Deal Description

Opportunity for Horticulture cluster development under the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Inviting Application for the development of Multi-Commodity High Value Clusters and Peri-Urban Vegetable Clusters. Last date 20-04-2026

This Government Scheme aims to transform India’s horticulture ecosystem through integrated, scalable, and export-oriented cluster development. Under this scheme, selected implementing agencies can receive government support of up to ₹100 crore to execute the project. Applicants are required to design and develop the cluster, arrange funding (equity + debt), and ensure end-to-end execution of the Agri value chain within a defined geography as per the applicable guidelines.

Type of Applicant : Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs/FPCs), Cooperatives/ Societies, Partnership Firms, Companies, or combination.

Key Investment Highlights:

1.Minimum ₹100 Cr farm gate value required for HC clusters

2.Farmer component ≥ 40% of total project cost

3.Equity contribution ≥ 20% by implementing agency

4.Loan (debt) ≥ 20% from banks/FIs

5.Subsidy released in phases (30%–40%–30%)

6.Must be at least equal to the equity you are putting into the project.

Applicant Eligibility Criteria:

Net Worth:-  Applicant Must have Net worth at least equal to the equity contribution into the project. (₹ 6-12 cr. And above)

Relevant Experience:  Farming / input supply, Trading / aggregation, Food processing , Export / logistics / retail.
Turnover Requirement: Your annual turnover must be equal to or more than the total project cost range between ₹ 50 cr to 250 cr.

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