Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill Scheme- Meghalaya

Description
The “Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill HMNEH Scheme” is a part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture MIDH scheme which was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, being implemented for the overall development of Horticulture in North East and Himalayan states. The mission covers all NE States including Sikkim and three Himalayan states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The mission addresses the entire spectrum of horticulture from production to consumption through backward and forward linkages. In the state of Meghalaya, the “Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill HMNEH Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for improving productivity, quality planting material, canopy management of fruit trees, support to marginal and small farmers, upscaling protected cultivation and drip irrigation.

Benefits
• > **Pattern of Assistance:**
• Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs, Improving marketability and marketing support.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
3. The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 200 sqms.

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Bank passbook/account details
• Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to improve productivity, quality planting material, canopy management of fruit trees, support marginal and small farmers, upscaling protected cultivation, and drip irrigation.

Q: What is the 'Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill (HMNEH)' Scheme?
A: The Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill (HMNEH) Scheme is a part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It aims to foster the overall development of horticulture in North East and Himalayan states.

Q: Which regions does the HMNEH Scheme cover?
A: The HMNEH Scheme covers all North Eastern states, including Sikkim, and three Himalayan states: Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

Q: Who implements the HMNEH Scheme in Meghalaya?
A: In the state of Meghalaya, the HMNEH Scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs, Improving marketability and marketing support.

Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: The bonafide farmers engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 200 sqms 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. Horticulture Development Officer of respective CD Block/ Horticulture circle
2. District Horticultural Officer
3. Managing Director, Meghalaya Small Farmers' Agri-business Consortium (MgSFAC)
4. Director of Horticulture, Directorate of Horticulture