The Agriculture Engineering (Mechanical) Scheme is a State Plan initiative by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. It aims to support farmers by providing access to agricultural machinery like power tillers, bulldozers, and tractors at subsidized hiring rates.
Objectives
• Facilitate mechanization in agriculture for better productivity
• Provide access to advanced farm machinery at affordable costs
• Encourage adoption of improved farming techniques
• Support marginal and small farmers through machinery rental
Benefits
• 60% subsidy on the purchase of improved farm machinery and equipment (applicable to Power Tiller and Diesel Water Pumpset)
• Subsidized hiring services for farm machinery and equipment
Eligibility
• Applicant must be a resident of Meghalaya
• Applicant must be a bonafide farmer actively engaged in agriculture
Application Process
Offline:
• Step 01: Write an application on plain paper as a bonafide farmer
• Step 02: Attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested if required)
• Step 03: Submit the application with documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer at the CD Block or Agriculture Circle
Selection Process:
• Beneficiaries selected on a first come, first serve basis
Contact Points:
• District Agriculture Officers
• Sub-divisional Agriculture Officers
• Agriculture Development Officers (CD Blocks)
• Assistant Agriculture Engineers (Mechanical) of respective districts
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
• Bank account details
• Proof of being a practicing farmer
• Any other document as specified by the department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to promote agricultural mechanization and provide subsidized machinery to farmers.
Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Bonafide farmers residing in Meghalaya who are actively involved in agriculture.
Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A 60% subsidy is provided for selected machinery; hiring services are also available at subsidized rates.
Q: What is the type of assistance/service?
Subsidy on purchase and subsidized hiring of farm machinery and equipment.
Q: How to apply for the scheme?
Submit a plain-paper application with required documents at the nearest Agriculture Development Officer’s office.
Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Farmers are selected on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Q: Whom to contact?
District/Sub-divisional Agriculture Officers, Agriculture Development Officers, and Assistant Agriculture Engineers.
Sources and References
• Official Website – Department of Agriculture, Meghalaya
• Scheme Implementation Guidelines
• Departmental Circulars and Notifications