What you get
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
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the key objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to boost up production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds, equipments at a 50% subsidy.
What is the aim of the scheme?
The Scheme also aims to popularised and encourage cultivation of tapioca, colocasia, sweet potato etc.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department Of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya has launched this scheme.
What is the type of assistance/service?
Providing quality HYV seed, organic-based plant protection measures, and plant protection equipments.
What is the pattern of assistance?
50% subsidy on tuber seeds, equipments and Organic based Plant Protection measures.
Who can apply for the scheme?
The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.
How to apply for the scheme?
Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Bonafide farmers on first come first serve basis.
Whom to contact?
- District Horticulture Officer | - Horticulture Development Officer