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Tuber Crops Potato, Tapioca, Colocasia

The objective of the scheme is to boost up production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds, and equipment at a 50% subsidy.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Tuber Crops (Potato, Tapioca, Colocasia) Scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to boost up production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds, and equipment at 50% subsidy. The Scheme also aims to popularise and encourage the cultivation of tapioca, colocasia, sweet potato, etc.

Benefits

Pattern of Assistance:

Supply of HYV seeds, pesticides, and sprayers to farmers for sale at a 50% subsidy.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance
1To boost up the production of potato by providing quality HYV seed, organic-based plant protection measures, and P.P equipment.50% sale to the farmers.
2For the potato seed experimental farm Upper Shillong, all inputs are provided for the purpose of multiplication of Breeder seed into foundation seed potato before distribution to a farmer.NA

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.

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    The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.

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    Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.

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

Quick Info

Level
Central Government

Available In

Meghalaya

Categories

Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Data Sources