Meghalaya Vegetable Development Scheme : megagriculture.gov.in
Organisation : Meghalaya Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
Scheme Name : Vegetable Development Scheme
Applicable State/UT : Meghalaya
Website : https://megagriculture.gov.in/PUBLIC/schemes_ShowSchemesH.aspx?schid=95
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What is Meghalaya Vegetable Development 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.
Related / Similar Scheme : Meghalaya Horticulture Mission For North Eastern Hill Scheme (HMNEH)
Benefits of Meghalaya Vegetable Development Scheme
** 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):
| Entitlement | Assistance |
| 1. To promote vegetable production by providing hybrid, HYV and OP quality vegetable seed to farmers including horticultural tools and implements. | 1. 50% sale to the farmers. |
| To promote production of off- season and high value vegetable under protected cultivation by providing poly houses to farmers. | 2. 100% assistance for 100sqm per unit area. |
| 3. To assist farmers in trellis making for squash and other creepers vegetables with locally available materials like bamboo wood etc. | 3. . Assistance limited to 200 sqm per beneficiaries @ Rs. 10000/unit. |
Eligibility of Meghalaya Vegetable Development Scheme
** 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.
How To Apply For Meghalaya Vegetable Development Scheme?
To apply for Meghalaya Vegetable Development Scheme, Follow the below steps
Steps:
Step-1: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step-2: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: 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.
Documents Required For Meghalaya Vegetable Development Scheme
** Passport-size photograph
** Identity Proof
** Bank passbook/account details
** Documents proof of being a small or marginal farmer
** Any other document as required
FAQ On Meghalaya Vegetable Development Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Meghalaya Vegetable Development Scheme
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to promote vegetable production through HYV seeds/ Hybrids/ Improved/Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
The bonafide small and marginal farmers are eligible to apply under the scheme.
How to avail the benefits of the scheme?
The 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?
The beneficiaries will be selected on a first come first served basis.