Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing Scheme : megagriculture.gov.in
Organisation : Meghalaya Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
Scheme Name : Post Harvest Marketing Scheme
Applicable State/UT : Meghalaya
Website : https://megagriculture.gov.in/PUBLIC/schemes_ShowSchemesH.aspx?schid=112
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What is Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing Scheme?
The “Post Harvest Marketing Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for the creation of post harvest marketing infrastructure. Under the scheme, assistance is provided for evacuation facilities like pick-up trucks/ mini trucks/Tata mobile to the Farmers Groups/ Farmers Clubs/ SHG farmers Co-Operative Societies/ FIG/ FPOs, etc. for transportation of farm produce to the market.
Related / Similar Scheme : Meghalaya Agriculture Research Stations & Laboratories Scheme
Benefits of Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing Scheme
Pattern of Assistance:
Creation of infrastructural facilities for post harvest marketing, Grading Units etc.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):
| Entitlement | Owantum of Assistance |
| 1. Evacuation facilities like pick-up truck/ mini trucks/ tata mobile to the Farmers Groups/ Farmers Clubs/ SHG farmers Co Operative Societies/ FIG/ FPOs etc for transportation of farm produce to the market. | 1. Rs. 2.00 lakh/ Group or SHG. (50% Subsidy) |
| 2. Village level Farmers training on Post Harvest Management. | 2. Rs.189/ day/farmer. Daily allowance. |
Eligibility of Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing Scheme
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
3. The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.
How To Apply For Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing Scheme?
To apply for Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing 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 the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Documents Required For Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing Scheme
1. Passport-size photograph
2. Identity Proof
3. Bank passbook/account details
4. Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
5. Any other document as required
FAQ On Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Meghalaya Post Harvest Marketing Scheme
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to create the post-harvest marketing infrastructure.
Who can apply for the scheme?
The bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more are eligible to apply.
How to apply for 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 bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.