Launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, this scheme aims to boost the production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds and equipment at a 50% subsidy. The scheme also promotes the cultivation of tapioca, colocasia, sweet potato, and other tuber crops.
Benefits
• Pattern of Assistance: Supply of HYV seeds, pesticides, and sprayers to farmers at a 50% subsidy
– Entitlement 1: Enhance potato production by supplying quality HYV seeds, organic-based plant protection measures, and plant protection equipment at 50% of the sale price
– Entitlement 2: For the potato seed experimental farm at Upper Shillong, all inputs are provided for the multiplication of breeder seed into foundation seed potato before distribution (No direct subsidy applied)
Eligibility
• 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: Write an application on plain paper
• Step 2: Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents
• Step 3: Submit the filled and signed application along with the documents at your nearest Horticulture Development Officer’s office in the relevant CD Block/Horticulture Circle
• Selection: Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first serve basis
• Whom to Contact:
– District Horticulture Officer
– Horticulture Development Officer
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Bank passbook/account details
• Proof of owning or leasing agricultural land
• Any other document as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the key objective of the scheme?
A: To boost potato production by supplying quality HYV seeds and equipment at a 50% subsidy, and to promote the cultivation of other tuber crops like tapioca and colocasia.
Q: What is the aim of the scheme?
A: To enhance production and productivity of potato per unit area and popularize the cultivation of tapioca, colocasia, and sweet potato.
Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
Q: What is the type of assistance/service provided?
A: Subsidized supply of HYV seeds, pesticides, and sprayers to farmers at 50% of the sale price.
Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Quality inputs for potato production are supplied at a 50% subsidy, with separate provisions for the experimental farm for seed multiplication.
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Permanent resident, bonafide farmers in Meghalaya who possess 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: Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first serve basis.
Q: Whom should one contact for more details?
A: Contact the District Horticulture Officer or the Horticulture Development Officer.