It covers cost, government subsidies, and a step – by step – step setting –up process, suitable for new farmers or anyone planning to start protected cultivation.

A polyhouse is structure made of steel frame covered with UV – Stabilized polythene sheets, where temperature, humidity, and light are partially controlled. It helps farmers grow high – value crops with better yields and year – round  production.

Government Subsidy for polyhouse  (India )

Government subsidies are provided under:

1. MIDH  (Mission for Integrated Development Of Horticulture )
2. State Horticulture Departments
3. NHB ( National Horticulture Board ) in some cases
4. Typical  Subsidy Structure
5. 50 % to 75% for farmers
6. Maximum area eligible: usually 4000 sq. meter, depending on state rules.
7. Step – by – step process to set up a polyhouse

Step 1: Decide your purpose and crop plan

Start by identifying:

1. What crop you want to grow
2. Market availability
3. Local Climate
4. Investment capacity
5. Popular polyhouse crops
6. Capsicum, cucumber, tomatoes
7. Roses, Gerbera, Orchids, Strawberry

8. Exotic vegetables (Lettuce, Broccoli, Zucchini)

   Step 2: Choose an Appropriate Site

Select land that has:

1. Good Sunlight
2. Availability of clean water
3. Access to roads for transportation
4. Level  ground for easy construction
5. Avoid low – lying areas to prevent waterlogging.

Step 3: Apply for subsidy  ( optional)

1. Visit your : District Horticulture Office or
2. State agriculture/horticulture website
3. Submit
4. Application form
5. Land documents
6. Bank details
7. Structure quotation
8. Approval may take 1-3 months depending on the state.

Step 4 : Design the polyhouse

1. Work with an authorized  manufacturer .
2. Important design elements
3. Height of structure (usually 4-6 metres)
4. UV – stabilized Stabilizedplastic sheet (200 micro recommended)
5. Galavanized Galvanizediron (GI) pipes
6. Ventilation windows
7. Drip irrigation + Fertigation
8. They will help you prepare a Project Report for the bank or subsidy office .

Step 5: Start Construction

The company will :

1. Clear and level the land
2. Install foundation poles
3. Set up the GI frame
4. Lay the polythene sheet
5. Install shade net ,side curtains ,doors
6. Add irrigation and fertigation systems

Step 6 : prepare the soil

Inside the polyhouse :

1. 1 Add well – decomposed organic  manure
2. 2 Create raise beds Create Raised Beds
3. 3 Install mulching sheets
4. 4   Add drip lines
5. For soiless system ,use cocopeat grow bags.

Step 7 : Planting and Crop Management

1. Use disease free nursery seedling
2. Maintain optimum temperature
3. Follow fertigation schedule
4. Prune plants regularly
5. Monitor pests (use sticky traps , neem sprays ,bio – pesticides )
6. Climate control is crucial for high yield.

Step 8 :Harvesting and Marketing

• Harvest crops at the right maturity
• Sort and grade produce
• Sell to : Local markets
• Wholesalers
• Supermarkets
• Online vegetable suppliers
• Floriculture markets
• High – quality ,uniform produce from polyhouse fetches premium prices .

Here are Attractive & Useful FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on Government Subsidy for Polyhouse in India, written in a clear, beginner-friendly way. You can directly use this for blogs, websites, or social media posts.

FAQs (Beginner Friendly)

Q1. Polyhouse subsidy kis scheme ke under milti hai?

Subsidy mainly MIDH (Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture) ke under milti hai.
Iske alawa kuch states State Horticulture Departments aur kuch cases me NHB (National Horticulture Board) bhi subsidy deti hai.

Q2. Polyhouse banwane par kitni subsidy milti hai?

Generally farmers ko 50% se 75% tak subsidy mil sakti hai.
Exact subsidy state ke rules aur farmer category par depend karti hai.

Q3. Maximum kitne area tak subsidy mil sakti hai?

Aksar states me 4000 sq. meter (0.4 hectare) tak ki area limit rehti hai.
Kuch states me ye limit thodi kam ya zyada bhi ho sakti hai.

Q4. Polyhouse subsidy ke liye kahan apply karein?

Aap apply kar sakte hain:

• District Horticulture Office (DHO)
• State Agriculture/Horticulture Department ki official website
• Kuch states me online application portal hota hai

Q5. Subsidy apply karne ke liye kaun-kaunse documents chahiye?

• Land documents / Khatauni
• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Quotation from authorized polyhouse manufacturer
• Application form
• Passport size photos

Q6. Subsidy approval me kitna time lagta hai?

Usually 1–3 months lagte hain, par ye state aur application load par depend karta hai.

Q7. Kya bank loan lena zaroori hai subsidy ke liye?

Nahi, loan compulsory nahi hai.
Lekin agar aap project ko loan se fund karna chahte hain to bank Project Report mang sakta hai.

Q8. Polyhouse ka project report kaun banata hai?

Authorized manufacturers ya consultants Project Report banate hain jo bank aur subsidy office dono ke liye useful hota hai.

Q9. Subsidy kis tarah milti hai – advance ya completion ke baad?

Aksar subsidy completion ke baad reimbursement ke form me milti hai.
Inspection team polyhouse check karne aati hai, uske baad subsidy release hoti hai.

Q10. Kya polyhouse ke saath irrigation system par bhi subsidy milti hai?

Haan, drip irrigation + fertigation system polyhouse ka part hota hai, aur is par bhi subsidy include hoti hai.

Q11. Kya polyhouse ke liye apna zameen hona zaroori hai?

Mostly haan.
Lekin kuch states me registered lease land par bhi subsidy mil sakti hai.

Q12. Polyhouse subsidy sabhi crops ke liye milti hai?

Haan, lekin subsidy commonly in crops par li jati hai:

• Capsicum, Tomato, Cucumber
• Rose, Gerbera
• Orchids
• Strawberry
• Exotic vegetables (Broccoli, Lettuce, Zucchini)

Q13. Polyhouse ki life kitni hoti hai?

• GI Structure: 12–15 years
• UV Sheet: 3–5 years
• Drip Lines: 3 years approx

Q14. Kya polyhouse ko renew karne par bhi subsidy milti hai?

Generally renewal, repair, ya maintenance par subsidy nahi milti.
Subsidy sirf new installation par milti hai.

Q15. Kya polyhouse ke liye electricity ka separate connection chahiye?

Haan, fertigation pump, foggers, and fans ke liye power supply zaroori hoti hai.
Aap agriculture electricity connection apply kar sakte hain.