Meghalaya Fruit Development Scheme : megagriculture.gov.in
Organisation : Meghalaya Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
Scheme Name : Fruit Development Scheme
Applicable State/UT : Meghalaya
Website : https://megagriculture.gov.in/PUBLIC/schemes_ShowSchemesH.aspx?schid=96
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What is Meghalaya Fruit Development Scheme?
The scheme ‘Fruit Development Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidized rates. Quality planting materials for sale at 50% subsidy and free of cost to the farmers under convergent mode with MGNREGA.
Related / Similar Scheme : Meghalaya Plantation Crop Development Scheme
Benefits of Meghalaya Fruit Development Scheme
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
| Entitlement | Owantum of Assistance |
| 1. To promote fruit cultivation by making available to farmer good quality planting materials including horticultural tools and implements. | 1.) (i)50% subsidy sale to the farmers. (ii) Free sampling of planting materials for convergent mode with MGNREGA. |
| 2. Citrus rejuvenation programme for the senile orchard by providing planting materials for gap filling and the organic based plant protection measures. | 2. 100% assistance. |
| 3. Creeper fruit plants like- Kiwi, Grapes etc. permanent trellies system are provided but planting and erection are to be done by farmers. | 3. 75% subsidy assistance limited to 500 sqm per beneficiaries. |
Eligibility of Meghalaya Fruit Development Scheme
** The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
** The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.
Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
How To Apply For Meghalaya Fruit Development Scheme?
To apply for Meghalaya Fruit 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):
Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis.
Documents Required For Meghalaya Fruit Development 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 Fruit Development Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Meghalaya Fruit Development Scheme
What is the key objective of the scheme?
To make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidised rates.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya has launched this scheme.
What is the type of assistance and entitlement?
1. The Scheme assists in providing good quality planting materials including horticultural tools and implements at subsidized rates for promoting fruit cultivation.
2. Providing organic-based plant protection measures for the Citrus rejuvenation programme of senile orchards.
3. To assist farmers by providing a permanent trellis system for creeper fruit plants like Kiwi, Grapes etc, however, planting and erecting trellis are to be done by farmers themselves.
4. Training and capacity building of farmers.
What is the pattern of assistance?
I) 50% subsidy sale of planting materials, horticultural tools & implements.
ii) 100% assistance for citrus rejuvenation programme.
iii) 75% assistance limited to 500 sqm per beneficiary for permanent trellis.
Who can apply for the scheme?
Bonafide farmers 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.