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Development of Strawberry Cultivation

The objective of the scheme is to provide farmers with quality and improved varieties of strawberry planting materials so as to encourage area expansion under this crop such that commercialization horticulture under this crop is achieved.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Development of Strawberry Cultivation” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to provide farmers with quality and improved varieties of strawberry planting materials so as to encourage area expansion under this crop such that commercialization horticulture under this crop is achieved.

Benefits

Pattern of Assistance:

Assistance to the selected government-run farm and also a scale of 50% subsidies to the strawberry spokes.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance
1To promote the production of strawberry fruits by purchasing good quality materials of strawberry runners.100% assistance to the selected beneficiaries.
2 Purchase of mulching for demonstration.100% assistance.
3Purchase of drip irrigation sprayers.100% assistance.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Passport-size photograph
  • Identity Proof
  • Bank passbook/account details
  • Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
  • Any other document as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Application Process:

Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.

Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the required documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.

Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):

The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.

Whom to Contact:
  1. District Horticulture Officer
  2. Sectoral Officer, Department of Horticulture
  3. Horticulture Development Officer

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Central Government