Gonda Farmers Get Huge Subsidies for Vegetable & Horticulture Farming

• Gonda's Horticulture Department offers significant subsidies under the 'Integrated Horticulture Development Mission' to boost farmers' income.
• Farmers can cultivate vine crops like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, watermelon, and pumpkin with government support.
• To avail the scheme, farmers must register on the DBT portal via a CSC Center, providing details of their intended farming.
• Subsidies of Rs 24,000 per hectare are available for vegetable cultivation on 0.2 to 0.4 hectares, including free seeds and crates.
• Horticulture farmers planting fruit trees with regular spacing can receive a Rs 34,000 per hectare subsidy, requiring a GST bill for purchases.

Why It Matters: Gonda farmers can access substantial government subsidies for vegetable and horticulture farming to increase income.