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State Rice Mission Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to increase productivity and production of rice through improved technologies and extension methods and, to supply the quality/certified seeds/organic fertilizers at 50% subsidy.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Pattern of Assistance: | - Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs. | Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any): | - 50 % Subsidy for quality paddy seeds to farmers. | - Minor irrigation (Check dam, shallow tube well, etc.) | - 50 % sale of Power Tillers SRI Tools for demonstration. | - Trainings

Who can apply

The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.; The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The key objective of the scheme is to increase productivity and production of rice through improved technologies and extension methods and through supply of Quality/ Certified seeds, Organic fertilizers, Bio-fertilizers & Bio-pesticides including Training, awareness program & Technology Support to the farmers.

Which department has launched this scheme?

Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.

Who can apply for the scheme?

The bonafide farmers having cultivable land engage in agriculture can apply under the scheme.

What is the pattern of assistance?

Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support and Subsidy on inputs.

What is the type of assistance/entitlement?

- 50 % Subsidy for quality paddy seeds | - Minor irrigation (Check dam, shallow tube well, etc) | - 50 % sale of Power Tillers SRI Tools for demonstration. | - Trainings

How to apply for the scheme?

The bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Agriculture Circle.

What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?

The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.