Agriculture Information Unit Scheme

Description
The “Agriculture Information Unit Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to provide free distribution of information leaflets, booklets, etc. Sponsoring farmers& 39; groups, and self-help groups to participate in and/ or organize trade fairs, expos, and exhibitions within and outside the state.

Benefits
• > **Pattern of Assistance:**
• Free distribution of information leaflets, package of practices, booklets etc., including sponsoring Farmers Group, SHG to exposure programmes like trade fairs, expos, exhibitions in and outside the State.
• > **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):**
• Farmers Exposure Trip, Holding Crop Competition, Printing of booklets, leaflets, farmer calendar, publications, observation of World Food Day, Sponsoring farmers to participate in Trade Fair, Exhibition, Kisan Mela.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Documents proof of being a farmer
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The key objective is to disseminate information on Scientific methods of cultivation to extension staff and the farming community through media such as pamphlets, leaflets, radio, television, etc. and participating/holding awareness programs by means of exhibitions, seminars, etc.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Department Of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya

Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: The bonafide farmers and entrepreneurs can apply.

Q: What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
A: Support Farmers Exposure Trip, Sponsoring farmers/entrepreneurs to participate in Trade Fair, Exhibition, Kisan Mela, printing of booklets, leaflets, farmers' calendar, publications, observation of World Food Day etc.

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Free distribution of information leaflets, package of practices, booklets etc, including sponsoring Farmers Group, SHG to exposure programmes like trade fairs, expos, exhibitions in and outside the State.

Q: How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?
A: Bona fide farmers can approach the District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts through Agriculture Development Officer of C & RD Block / Agriculture Circle /Agriculture Information Officer, Directorate of Agriculture Sub Divisional Officers of the concerned subdivisions.

Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
A: All farmers can avail of publication materials. Progressive farmers/entrepreneurs are eligible to apply for attending Trade Fairs/ Expos /Exhibitions outside the State. All farmers can apply to attend Fairs / Expos/ Exhibitions within the State subject to availability of funds and on a first come first basis.