What is the real setup cost per 1000 sq m polyhouse for vegetables?

For a naturally ventilated polyhouse the all-in cost usually falls in the range of about 800 to 1200 rupees per sq m, so a 1000 sq m unit is roughly 8 to 12 lakh including structure, cladding film, drip, and basic levelling. Fan-and-pad climate controlled units cost far more, often 2000 rupees per sq m and above. The number swings with steel prices, span design, your terrain, and how much earthwork the site needs. Government schemes under MIDH commonly support around 50 percent of a fixed cost norm for general farmers and higher for some categories and states, but the subsidy is on the approved norm, not your actual bill, so your own cash outlay is often more than people expect. Get a written quote from at least two empanelled vendors and confirm the current per sq m cost norm and subsidy percentage with your district horticulture office before you commit, because these change by state and year.