An amount of approximately Rs 35.68 crore has been disbursed to around 16,877 orchardists under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) during 2026, a spokesperson for the Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) said on Friday. Market analysts and industry participants are closely tracking the development to assess its impact on consumer pricing, liquidity, and domestic business sentiment over the coming quarters.