Government subsidy for Green houses.

Greenhouses have proved useful for growing flowers, vegetables and other delicate plants throughout the year. Most of the flowers and vegetables are seasonal and can be grown in a particular season if grown in the open fields. Therefore their production is restricted. But if they are grown in the green houses, their production can be increased and quality can be improved. Because temperature, light and humidity are controlled in the green house an artificial conditions suitable for growing the flowers and vegetables are created. The construction of green houses is costly and capital intensive. Therefore, the Government of Maharashtra has been giving subsidy for this purpose. According to environmental control inside the green house, they are classified in three groups.

1. Without control of environment (less cost) G.H.1.
2. Partial control of environment (medium cost) G.H.2.
3. Fully controlled environment (high cost) G.H.3.

Cost of green house and amount of subsidy for first two types is given below:

Individual farmers, Agricultural University farms, farms of NGOs, Central Government farms and farms of Trusts are eligible for the subsidies. Ultra violet rays stabilising is an important component of green houses. Film of 200 micron thickness is needed for the green houses. One kg.such film is sufficient for an area of 5.30 sq.m. The film can be obtained from the regional offices of IPCL Company.

Government subsidy for Agro-Shade Net.

Crates, Cartons, Aseptic Packaging & Nets (50% Subsidy). The subsidy @ 50% as per prescribed norms shall be available for crates and nets (shade and anti-hail only). However, assistance in case of CFB Cartons and Aseptic Packaging shall be available on merit for launching a new product during its first year and for introduction of such products in a given horticulture area, as a one time assistance.

The cost of erecting a shed is about Rs 150 per square metre in Goa. Subsidy upto Rs 62.50 per sq.m. is available for the structure only is U-V stabilised polyfilm is also used. Subsidy is also available for driplines, mulcing water pump and even for a well.

Subsidy for shade-net purchase

In TN, The District Horticulture Department has made available a maximum of 500 sq.mts of shade-net for sale at 25% discount at their offices. The department will provide subsidy from the government, for the purchase of the shade-net.