The “Bio Control Laboratory and Pesticides Testing Laboratory Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The primary objective is to produce bio control agents—such as Trichoderma and Trichogramma—and distribute them to farmers. This initiative is designed to raise awareness and demonstrate organic plant health management practices, thereby promoting organic crop production.
Benefits
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Assistance Pattern:
Distribution of bio control agents to farmers. -
Type of Assistance:
Free distribution, aimed at popularising the use of organic plant health management methods.
Eligibility
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Residency:
The applicant must be a resident of Meghalaya. -
Farmer Status:
The applicant must be a bona fide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Application Process (Offline)
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Application Submission:
Eligible farmers can apply by writing an application on plain paper. -
Mandatory Documents:
Attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if necessary). -
Submission Location:
Submit the completed application along with the necessary documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of the relevant CD Block or Agriculture Circle.
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Selection Criteria:
Farmers with sufficient available cultivable land are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Documents Required
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Passport-size photograph
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Identity Proof
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Proof of having sufficient available cultivable land
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Any other document as required
Contact Points
For further assistance, farmers can reach out to:
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District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts
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Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions
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District Training Officers (Tura/Shillong)
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Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the objective of the scheme?
To produce and distribute bio control agents like Trichoderma and Trichogramma to promote organic plant health management and crop production. -
Which department has launched this scheme?
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. -
What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
The scheme provides free distribution of bio control agents. -
Who can apply for the scheme?
Registered residents of Meghalaya who are bona fide farmers engaged in agriculture. -
How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?
By submitting an offline application with the mandatory documents at the nearest Agriculture Development Officer’s office. -
What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritizing those with sufficient cultivable land. -
Whom to contact?
Farmers should contact the District Agriculture Officers, Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers, District Training Officers (Tura/Shillong), or the Agricultural Development Officers of the relevant Community and Rural Development Blocks.