The scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to motivate farmers to take up floriculture (both traditional and non-traditional flowers) as a commercial venture through the distribution of planting materials and other essential inputs.
Benefits
• 50% subsidy on good quality flower planting material
• Provision of a low cost polyhouse free of cost with a minimum unit area of 100 sqm
• Assistance includes organic fertilizers, micronutrients, organic-based chemicals, P.P chemicals, and drip irrigation to help cultivate low volume, high-value crops and boost economic income
Eligibility
• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya
• The applicant should be a bonafide farmer actively engaged in agriculture
Application Process
• Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer writes an application on plain paper
• Step 02: Attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required)
• Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of the concerned CD Block or Horticulture Circle
• Selection: Beneficiaries are selected based on being bonafide farmers with a minimum land area of 0.2 hectares and willingness to invest in future expansion (planting materials, infrastructure, etc.)
• Contact: For further details, contact the District Horticulture Officer or Horticulture Development Officer
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity proof
• Bank passbook/account details
• Proof of agricultural land ownership
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the key objective of the scheme?
A: To motivate farmers to adopt floriculture as a commercial venture by providing quality planting materials and infrastructure support.
Q: Which department has launched the scheme?
A: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
Q: What type of assistance/service is provided?
A: Subsidy on flower planting material and free low cost polyhouse along with additional inputs like organic fertilizers, micronutrients, and drip irrigation.
Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Good quality planting material is provided at 50% subsidy and a polyhouse is provided free of cost for a minimum unit area of 100 sqm.
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Only bonafide farmers who are permanent residents of Meghalaya and actively engaged in agriculture.
Q: How does one apply for the scheme?
A: By writing an application on plain paper, attaching the mandatory documents, and submitting it to the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of the respective CD Block/Horticulture Circle.
Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
A: Beneficiaries are selected based on their status as bonafide farmers possessing a minimum land area of 0.2 hectares and their willingness to invest for future expansion.
Q: Whom should one contact for further information?
A: The District Horticulture Officer or the Horticulture Development Officer.