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Fruit Development Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidized rates.

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About This Scheme

The scheme ‘Fruit Development Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidized rates.

Benefits

Pattern of Assistance:

Quality planting materials for sale at 50% subsidy and free of cost to the farmers under convergent mode with MGNREGA.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

Sl. No.	Entitlement	Owantum of Assistance
1	To promote fruit cultivation by making available to farmers good quality planting materials including horticultural tools and implements.	(i) 50% subsidy sale to the farmers. (ii) Free sampling of planting materials for convergent mode with MGNREGA.
2	Citrus rejuvenation programme for the senile orchard by providing planting materials for gap filling and organic-based plant protection measures.	100% assistance.
3	Creeper fruit plants like- Kiwi, Grapes, etc. permanent trellies system are provided but planting and erection are to be done by farmers.	75% subsidy assistance is limited to 500 sqm per beneficiary.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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Passport-size photograph
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Identity Proof
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Bank passbook/account details
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Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
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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 documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.

Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):

Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis.

Whom to Contact:

1. District Horticulture Officer

2. Horticulture Development Officer

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Level: Central Government