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SAHIL SHARMA (Querist)
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30 November 2013 Sir/ma'am,, our Relatives have a piece of land (nearly 8km from city) App. 1 acre.
Till now, it is lying vacant. What can be the best use of land for Agro purpose (apart from growing crops or planting trees)????????

Nikhil Kaushik

Nikhil Kaushik (Expert)
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01 December 2013 best use depends on the income generation. So check what all activities (within the ambit of definition of agricultural activity as per income tax act) give the best return in that particular area.

SAHIL SHARMA

SAHIL SHARMA (Querist)
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02 December 2013 Well my Query was in Relation to "Which Activity on land will be best for returns" or to start any small business for which i will be Granted Subsidy from Govt.
Will you help me in These Issues.?????
Any Central Govt. Scheme Related to Subsidy on any,,,Like Floriculture, hoticulture ??????

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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02 August 2025 For your query on the **best use of vacant land (about 1 acre, 8 km from city) for agro purposes**, along with possible **government subsidies** and schemes, here’s a detailed response:

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### 1. **Best Use of Land for Agro Purpose (Besides Crops/Trees):**

* **Horticulture / Floriculture:**

* Growing flowers (cut flowers, ornamental plants).
* Fruits or vegetables with high market demand.
* Often fetches better returns per acre than traditional crops.
* **Sericulture (Silk farming):**

* Cultivation of mulberry plants and rearing silkworms.
* **Mushroom Farming:**

* Quick turnover and high profit; requires less land.
* **Bee Keeping / Apiculture:**

* Supplementary income, can coexist with horticulture.
* **Medicinal and Aromatic Plants:**

* Cultivation of herbs, medicinal plants, essential oil-yielding crops.
* **Integrated Farming:**

* Combining agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and agro-forestry.

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### 2. **Government Subsidies and Schemes (Central/State) for Agro Activities:**

* **National Horticulture Board (NHB) Subsidies:**

* Provides subsidies for establishing horticulture crops, polyhouses, and post-harvest infrastructure.
* **Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH):**

* Subsidies for horticulture development including floriculture, medicinal plants.
* **Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA):**

* Assistance for export-oriented agro-business units.
* **Subsidy on Drip Irrigation & Micro Irrigation:**

* To promote efficient water use.
* **Sericulture Development Schemes:**

* Support for sericulture activities.
* **State Government Schemes:**

* Check your respective State Agriculture/Horticulture Dept. for additional subsidies and schemes tailored for floriculture, mushroom farming, organic farming, etc.

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### 3. **Next Steps:**

* Visit the **District Agriculture/Horticulture office** for local subsidy schemes and feasibility advice.
* Check **online portals** for schemes under **NHB**, **MIDH**, and **NABARD**.
* Conduct a **market study** to identify high-demand crops/products nearby.
* Consider **soil testing** and water availability before finalizing the activity.

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