NHB Subsidy: Financial Support for Commercial Tissue Culture Units

The National Horticulture Board (NHB) continues to drive the modernization of Indian agriculture through its specialized subsidy schemes for Tissue Culture (TC) units. Recognizing the global demand for virus-free, high-yielding planting material, the NHB provides financial assistance to private and public sector entrepreneurs. This initiative is pivotal for exporters looking to enter the high-value ornamental and fruit plant markets in the EU and Middle East. ## Key points for agri-entrepreneurs Under the NHB Scheme for Commercial Horticulture, eligible projects can receive a credit-linked back-ended subsidy ranging from 40% to 50% of the project cost in specific regions. The primary requirement is that the TC unit must be accredited by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the National Certification System for Tissue Culture Raised Plants (NCS-TCP). As per the NHB Scheme Guidelines, documentation must include a detailed project report (DPR) highlighting the technical feasibility and export potential. At 'We Design For You', we assist SMEs in navigating the application process on the NHB Portal to ensure that the subsidy release is synchronized with the bank's term loan disbursements. This financial support significantly lowers the capital expenditure burden for startups in the biotechnology and horticulture sectors.