Fruit Processing Centre

Description
The scheme “Fruit Processing Centre” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to disseminate technical knowhow to youth entrepreneurs, farmers, and housewives through the practical demonstration on the importance of fruit preservation and to manufacture quality processed fruit products such as Squashes, Jams, Jelly, canned fruits and Juices under the trade name ‘Meg Fruits Products’.

Benefits
• Training and Demonstration
• Awareness, Capacity building on fruit and vegetable processing

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

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Other relevant documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the key objective of the scheme?
A: 1. To disseminate technical knowhow to youth entrepreneurs, farmers, and housewives through practical demonstrations on the importance of fruit preservation.
2. To manufacture quality processed fruit products such as Squashes, Jams, Jelly, canned fruits, and Juices under the trade name Meg Fruits products.

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

Q: What is the type of assistance/service?
A: Awareness, Capacity building on fruit and vegetable processing

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Training and Demonstration

Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: The bonafide farmers engaged in agriculture are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: How to apply for the scheme?
A: The bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture circle.

Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
A: The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.

Q: Whom to contact?
A: 1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Assistant Director of Horticulture i/c FP Centers.
3. Horticulture Development Officer