The “Post Harvest Marketing Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to develop post harvest marketing infrastructure. Under this scheme, assistance is provided for evacuation facilities—such as pick-up trucks, mini trucks, or Tata mobiles—to various farmer groups (including Farmers Groups, Farmers Clubs, SHG farmers, Co-operative Societies, FIG, and FPOs) to transport farm produce to the market.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
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Evacuation Facilities:
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Assistance of ₹2,000,00 per group or SHG is provided, covering 50% of the cost for purchasing vehicles (e.g., pick-up trucks, mini trucks, Tata mobiles).
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Farmers’ Training:
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Village-level training on post harvest management is supported with a daily allowance of ₹189 per farmer.
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Eligibility
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The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
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The applicant should be a bona fide farmer actively engaged in agriculture.
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The applicant must own or lease land of at least 0.2 hectares.
Application Process
Mode: Offline
Steps:
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Preparation:
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The eligible farmer writes an application on plain paper.
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Document Attachment:
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Attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
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Submission:
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Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) of a CD Block/Horticulture Circle.
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Selection:
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Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first serve basis.
Whom to Contact
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Sectoral Officer, Department of Horticulture
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District Horticulture Officer
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Horticulture Development Officer
Documents Required
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Passport-size photograph
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Identity proof
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Bank passbook or account details
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Proof of ownership or lease of land
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Any additional document as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the objective of the scheme?
To develop post harvest marketing infrastructure by providing financial assistance for evacuation facilities and training to transport farm produce effectively to the market. -
Which department has launched this scheme?
The scheme is launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. -
What is the pattern of assistance?
It includes subsidies for purchasing evacuation vehicles (50% subsidy, up to ₹2,000,00 per group/SHG) and a daily allowance of ₹189 per farmer for village-level training on post harvest management. -
Who can apply for the scheme?
Permanent resident, bona fide farmers of Meghalaya who are engaged in agriculture and possess at least 0.2 hectares of owned or leased land. -
How do you apply for the scheme?
Applications must be written on plain paper, attached with the required documents, and submitted to the nearest Horticulture Development Officer. -
What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first serve basis. -
Whom should applicants contact?
Applicants may contact the Sectoral Officer of the Department of Horticulture, District Horticulture Officer, or the Horticulture Development Officer.