The “Tea Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, to continue experimental tea plantations and assess the viability of tea cultivation on an economic and commercial scale. Under this scheme, tea seedlings are raised at experimental stations and distributed free to farmers, while additional financial assistance is provided to support tea plantation activities.
Benefits
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Seedling Sales:
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Tea seedlings are offered for sale at ₹1 per seedling.
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Financial Assistance for Plantation:
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A one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 per hectare is provided.
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Subsidy on Inputs:
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Essential inputs such as PP chemicals, equipment, brush cutters, tea harvesters, etc., are sold at a 50% subsidy.
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Eligibility
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The applicant must be a resident of Meghalaya.
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The applicant should be a bona fide farmer engaged in agriculture, owning or leasing land not exceeding 2 hectares per family.
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Benefits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Application Process (Offline)
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Step 01:
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The eligible farmer writes an application on plain paper.
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Step 02:
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Attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
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Step 03:
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Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block or Horticulture Circle.
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Mode of Selection:
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Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Whom to Contact:
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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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Documents proving possession of own or leased land
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Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the key objective of the scheme?
To boost tea cultivation by providing high-quality tea seedlings at a nominal cost and offering financial assistance for plantation development. -
Which department has launched this scheme?
The scheme is launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. -
What type of assistance is provided?
The scheme provides two types of assistance:-
Tea seedlings are sold at ₹1 per seedling.
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A one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 per hectare for plantation.
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Additionally, essential inputs such as chemicals and equipment are offered at a 50% subsidy.
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What is the pattern of assistance?
The assistance is provided on a one-year basis for the specific plantation crop, with a 50% subsidy on planting materials and equipment. -
Who can apply for the scheme?
Bona fide farmers residing in Meghalaya with own or leased land not exceeding 2 hectares per family are eligible. -
How can one apply for the scheme?
Farmers need to apply offline by writing an application on plain paper and submitting it, along with the required documents, to the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer. -
What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-serve basis. -
Whom should applicants contact for more information?
Applicants can contact the District Horticulture Officer or the Horticulture Development Officer in their area.