The Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scheme is a State Plan Scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. This initiative aims to promote sustainable agriculture through the use of bio-pesticides, bio-agents, and IPM tools. The scheme supports organic crop production by distributing pest management tools and offering subsidized plant protection equipment to farmers.
Objectives
• Encourage adoption of organic crop production practices
• Promote Integrated Pest Management among farmers
• Reduce dependence on chemical pesticides
• Distribute bio-pesticides and IPM tools for safer plant health
• Provide sprayers and equipment at subsidized rates
Benefits
• Free distribution of bio-pesticides and other IPM tools
• 50% subsidy on the purchase of Plant Protection Equipment such as sprayers
Eligibility
• Applicant must be a resident of Meghalaya
• Applicant must be a bonafide farmer actively engaged in agriculture
• Must have sufficient available cultivable land
Application Process
Offline:
• Step 01: Write an application on plain paper as a bonafide farmer
• Step 02: Attach required documents (self-attested if needed)
• Step 03: Submit the completed application to the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer at the CD Block or Agriculture Circle
Selection Process:
• Selection based on first come, first served
• Priority to those with available cultivable land
Contact Points:
• District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts
• Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers
• District Training Officers at Tura/Shillong
• Agriculture Development Officers at Community and Rural Development Blocks
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
• Proof of having sufficient cultivable land
• Any other documents as specified by the department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the key objective of the scheme?
To promote pest management through bio-pesticides and Integrated Pest Management tools for healthy crop production.
Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
Q: What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
Free bio-pesticides and IPM tools, and 50% subsidy on plant protection equipment.
Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
Distribution of IPM tools and subsidized equipment to encourage organic farming practices.
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
Bonafide farmers residing in Meghalaya with cultivable land.
Q: How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?
Apply in offline mode by submitting a written application with documents to the nearest Agriculture Office.
Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Farmers selected on a first-come-first-served basis with land availability as a key criterion.
Q: Whom to contact?
District/Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officers, District Training Officers, and Agriculture Development Officers of CD Blocks.