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Tea Development Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to continue the experimental plantation of tea and to find the possibility of growing tea economically as well as on a commercial scale.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Tea Development Scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to continue the experimental plantation of tea and to find the possibility of growing tea economically as well as on a commercial scale. Further, seedlings are raised in the experimental station and distributed free to farmers.

Benefits

₹1 · one-time

Pattern of Assistance:
  1. Seedlings are offered for sale at the rate ₹1/- per tea seedling and one-time financial assistance at the rate ₹10,000/- per hectare.
  2. PP chemicals, equipment, brush cutters, tea harvesters, etc. on sale at the rate of 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance
1Training programme to the Tea Growers at Village100% assistance
2To promote tea plantation by providing tea seedlings to the growers at the District level/ Tea Development Centre.₹1/- per seedling sale to the growers
3Sale of Bio fertilizers, Bio pesticides, Bio fungicides, equipment, etc. to the tea growers by Tea Development Centre situated at Umsning, Rongram, Riangdo.50% subsidy sale to the growers.

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 not exceeding 2 Ha/family.

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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 required 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
Max benefit
₹1

Available In

Meghalaya

Categories

Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Data Sources