The “Seed Farms Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to produce high-quality seeds of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, etc., and to raise horticultural seedlings such as orange, coconut, arecanut, etc., for distribution to cultivators.
Benefits
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Assistance Pattern:
The scheme facilitates the supply of quality seeds to farmers. -
Type of Assistance:
It operates on a subsidy sale basis, allowing farmers to purchase quality seeds at subsidized rates.
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:
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The eligible bona fide farmer can apply by writing an application on plain paper.
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Mandatory Documents:
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Attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if necessary).
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Submission Location:
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Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the relevant documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of the respective CD Block or Agriculture Circle.
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Selection Criteria:
Farmers with sufficient available cultivable land will be 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 high-quality seeds and raise horticultural seedlings for distribution to cultivators. -
Which department has launched this scheme?
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. -
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Residents of Meghalaya who are bona fide farmers engaged in agriculture. -
What is the pattern of assistance?
The scheme provides quality seeds on a subsidy sale basis. -
What is the type of assistance/service?
It is a subsidy sale program. -
How to apply for the scheme?
By submitting an offline application along 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 farmers with sufficient cultivable land.