The objective of the scheme is to improve productivity, quality planting material, canopy management of fruit trees, support marginal and small farmers, upscaling protected cultivation, and drip irrigation.

The Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill (HMNEH) Scheme is a part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It aims to foster the overall development of horticulture in North East and Himalayan states.

The HMNEH Scheme covers all North Eastern states, including Sikkim, and three Himalayan states: Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

In the state of Meghalaya, the HMNEH Scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.

Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs, Improving marketability and marketing support.

The bonafide farmers engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 200 sqms are eligible to apply under the scheme.

The bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/Horticulture Circle.

The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.

1. Horticulture Development Officer of respective CD Block/ Horticulture circle 2. District Horticultural Officer 3. Managing Director, Meghalaya Small Farmers' Agri-business Consortium (MgSFAC) 4. Director of Horticulture, Directorate of Horticulture