The “Seed Testing Laboratory Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to assist farmers by providing seed testing services to ensure the viability and purity of the seeds they intend to sow.
Benefits
• Pattern of Assistance: Promotes seed testing services among farmers.
• Type of Assistance: Provides seed testing services and training for all farmers.
Eligibility
• Applicant must be a resident of Meghalaya.
• Must be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Application Process
Offline
• Step 1: Write an application on plain paper.
• Step 2: Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
• Step 3: Submit the filled and signed application along with the relevant documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
Mode of Selection:
• Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first served basis among farmers with sufficient available cultivable land.
Whom to Contact
• District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
• Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned subdivisions.
• District Training Officers (Tura/Shillong).
• Agriculture Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Documents proving sufficient available cultivable land
• Any other document as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Seed Testing Laboratory Scheme?
A: It is a scheme designed to provide seed testing services and training to farmers to ensure seed viability and purity before sowing.
Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: The scheme is launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: It is open to residents of Meghalaya who are bonafide farmers engaged in agriculture.
Q: What is the pattern of assistance provided?
A: The scheme popularizes seed testing services and offers training for farmers on seed testing.
Q: How does one apply for the scheme?
A: By submitting an offline application at the nearest Agriculture Development Officer’s office along with the required documents.
Q: What is the beneficiary selection procedure?
A: Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first served basis among those with sufficient cultivable land.
Q: Whom should one contact for more details?
A: Contact the District Agriculture Officers, Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers, District Training Officers (Tura/Shillong), or Agriculture Development Officers in the respective blocks.