The scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to encourage farmers to produce high quality, disease-free planting materials and to cultivate improved varieties of high-yielding spices. The initiative focuses on key spices such as ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, and chillies.
Benefits
• Pattern of Assistance: Produce from the Government Farm, Umsning is sold directly to growers by District Horticulture Officers/Implementing Officers at the full rate.
Eligibility
• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
• Must be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
• Must possess own or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares.
• Benefits are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Application Process
Offline
• Step 1: Eligible farmers can apply by writing an application on plain paper.
• Step 2: Attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
• Step 3: Submit the completed and signed application along with the documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/Horticulture Circle.
• Selection: Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first serve basis.
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Bank passbook/account details
• Proof of owning or leasing agricultural land
• Any other document as specified
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the key objective of the scheme?
A: To encourage farmers to produce high quality, disease-free planting materials and grow improved, high-yielding varieties of spices.
Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: The scheme is launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: The produce from the Government Farm, Umsning is sold directly to growers by District Horticulture Officers/Implementing Officers at full rate.
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Permanent resident farmers of Meghalaya, who are engaged in agriculture and have their own or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares.
Q: How does one apply for the scheme?
A: By writing an application on plain paper, attaching the mandatory documents, and submitting it at the nearest Horticulture Development Officer’s office.
Q: What is the beneficiary selection procedure?
A: Selection is made on a first come, first serve basis.
Q: Whom should one contact?
A: Contact the District Horticulture Officer or the Horticulture Development Officer.