Meghalaya
Vegetable Development Scheme
Main benefit
Pattern of Assistance:
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Conditions at a glance
- Work: Farmer
About
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.
Benefits
- Pattern of Assistance:
- 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):
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- Entitlement
- Owantum of Assistance1To promote vegetable production by providing hybrid, HYV, and OP quality vegetable seed to farmers including horticultural tools and implements.50% sale to the farmers.2To promote the production of off-season and high-value vegetables under protected cultivation by providing poly houses to farmers.100% assistance for 100sqm per unit area.3To assist farmers in trellis making for squash and other creepers vegetables with locally available materials like bamboo wood etc.
- Assistance is limited to 200 sqm per beneficiary @ ₹10,000/unit.
Who can apply
- 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.
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How to apply
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Application Process:
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The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
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Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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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. Whom to Contact: Below officials can be contacted for any concerns or queries: District Horticulture Officer Horticulture Development Officer
Common questions
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.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department Of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya has launched this scheme.
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
The bonafide small and marginal farmers are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What is the type of assistance/service?
(i)The Scheme assists in providing hybrid, HYV, and OP quality vegetable seed, etc. to farmers at a subsidized rate. (ii) Providing poly houses to farmers for the production of off-season and high-value vegetables under protected cultivation (iii) To assist farmers in trellis making for squash and other creeper vegetables with locally available materials like bamboo wood etc.
What is the pattern of assistance?
I) 50% sale subsidy of hybrid, HYV and OP quality vegetable seeds, tools & implements. ii) 100% assistance for 100sqm per unit area of poly house. iii) 100% assistance limited to 200 sqm per beneficiary in trellis making.
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.
Whom can I contact in case of any queries or need for clarification?
1. District Horticulture Officer 2. Horticulture Development Officer
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