Fruit Development Scheme
in Meghalaya
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Fruit Development Scheme in Meghalaya
Fruit Development Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Meghalaya.
Apply for Fruit Development Scheme in Meghalaya
Scheme Overview
The objective of the scheme is to make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidized rates.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.
**Note:** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
Benefits
> **Pattern of Assistance:**
Quality planting materials for sale at 50% subsidy and free of cost to the farmers under convergent mode with MGNREGA.
> **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):**
**Sl. No.****Entitlement****Owantum of Assistance**1To promote fruit cultivation by making available to farmers good quality planting materials including horticultural tools and implements.(i) 50% subsidy sale to the farmers. (ii) Free sampling of planting materials for convergent mode with MGNREGA.2Citrus rejuvenation programme for the senile orchard by providing planting materials for gap filling and organic-based plant protection measures.100% assistance.3Creeper fruit plants like- Kiwi, Grapes, etc. permanent trellies system are provided but planting and erection are to be done by farmers.75% subsidy assistance is limited to 500 sqm per beneficiary.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | Identity Proof |
| 3 | Bank passbook/account details |
| 4 | Documents proof of possessing own or leased land |
| 5 | Any other document as required |
How to Apply in Meghalaya
Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis. 1. District Horticulture Officer 2. Horticulture Development Officer
Offline Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis. 1. District Horticulture Officer 2. Horticulture Development Officer
Common questions in Meghalaya
Who can apply for Fruit Development Scheme in Meghalaya?
Eligible residents of Meghalaya who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Fruit Development Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Fruit Development Scheme in Meghalaya?
Applicants in Meghalaya typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidised rates.