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Vegetable Development Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to promote vegetable production through HYV Seeds/ Hybrids/ Improved/ Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Vegetable Development Scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to promote vegetable production through HYV seeds/Hybrids/Improved/Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.

Benefits

₹10.0K

Pattern of Assistance:
  • Supply of seeds/ seedlings and garden tools at 50% sales subsidy.
  • Demonstration on improved methods of vegetable cultivation at the rate 2,600 per farmer is provisioned.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):
Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance
1To promote vegetable production by providing hybrid, HYV, and OP quality vegetable seed to farmers including horticultural tools and implements.50% sale to the farmers.
2To promote the production of off-season and high-value vegetables under protected cultivation by providing poly houses to farmers.100% assistance for 100sqm per unit area.
3To assist farmers in trellis making for squash and other creepers vegetables with locally available materials like bamboo wood etc.Assistance is limited to 200 sqm per beneficiary @ ₹10,000/unit.

Eligibility

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

  • The small and marginal farmers having sufficient available cultivable land can apply under the scheme.

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

Required Documents

  • Passport-size photograph
  • Identity Proof
  • Bank passbook/account details
  • Documents proof of being a small or marginal farmer
  • 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):

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

Whom to Contact: Below officials can be contacted for any concerns or queries:

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹10.0K

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