The scheme “Maintenance of Horti Hubs” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to procure high-quality, disease-free, and commercially accepted varieties of identified flowers. It also focuses on multiplying these varieties and maintaining horticultural hubs as demonstration and training centers for farmers interested in floriculture as a livelihood.
Benefits
• Pattern of Assistance: Organizing demonstration and training sessions on hi-tech floriculture for interested farmers, and renovating/repairing existing horticultural hubs
• Type of Assistance: Demonstration and training services to promote best practices in floriculture
Eligibility
• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya
• Applicant must be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture
• Applicant must own or lease land of at least 0.2 hectares
Application Process
Offline
• 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 documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of the respective CD Block/Horticulture Circle
• Mode of Selection: Beneficiaries are selected on a first come first serve basis
Documents Required
• Passport-size Photograph
• Identity Proof
• Bank Passbook/Account Details
• Proof of own or leased land
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: To procure quality, disease-free, commercially accepted flower varieties, and to establish horticultural hubs that serve as demonstration and training centers for floriculture.
Q: Which department has launched the scheme?
A: The scheme is launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
Q: What type of assistance/service is provided?
A: The scheme offers demonstration and training on hi-tech floriculture and supports the renovation/repair of existing horticultural hubs.
Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: It involves organizing training sessions and renovating existing horticultural hubs for demonstration purposes.
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Only bonafide farmers who are permanent residents of Meghalaya and who own or lease at least 0.2 hectares of land.
Q: How does one apply for the scheme?
A: By writing an application on plain paper, attaching the required documents, and submitting it to the nearest Horticulture Development Officer at the CD Block/Horticulture Circle office.
Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
A: Beneficiaries are selected on a first come first serve basis.
Q: Whom should be contacted for further queries?
A: Contact the District Horticulture Officer or the Horticulture Development Officer.