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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 Assistance1To 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.

Required Documents

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

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Central Government