Indian farmers can receive 40–85% subsidy on shade nets, insect nets and anti-hail nets through central and state government schemes. Yet most farmers are unaware of these programmes or find the application process confusing. Here's the complete 2026 guide.
Central Government Schemes
MIDH (Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture)
- Subsidy: 50% of capital cost for shade net house (general category)
- SC/ST/Small farmer: up to 67% subsidy
- Coverage: shade nets, insect nets, anti-hail nets
- States: All states with Horticulture Mission
NHM (National Horticulture Mission)
- Shade net house support: ₹710/sq.m → subsidy covers 50%
- Anti-hail nets: 50% subsidy (Himachal, J&K, Uttarakhand priority)
State-Level Schemes (Key States)
| State | Scheme | Subsidy % |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Y-SRCP Horticulture | 50–75% |
| Telangana | Rythu Bandhu (indirect) | 40% |
| Maharashtra | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Irrigation | 50% |
| Gujarat | IKHEDUT portal | 50% |
| Rajasthan | Horticulture Development Mission | 50% |
How to Apply
- Contact your District Horticulture Officer
- Submit land records (Patta), bank account, Aadhaar, caste certificate (if applicable)
- Get pre-approval before purchasing nets — subsidy applies to approved suppliers
- Submit purchase invoice after installation for reimbursement
Russea™ is an approved shade net supplier for MIDH and NHM-scheme procurement. We help farmers with documentation and subsidy invoicing. Contact our agri team for subsidy guidance →
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Russea™ Technical Team — GCM Enterprises, Hyderabad. South India's largest manufacturer of HDPE nets and industrial ropes. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Learn more →