Integrated Farming in Micro Watershed Scheme

Description
The scheme “Integrated Farming in Micro Watershed” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to promote integrated farming activities for improved livelihood in a complementary manner. Note: This availability of the above state plan scheme in any particular year is subject to the availability of funds and necessary sanction by the State Government. The continuation of any scheme in a particular year is also subject to the discretion of the State Government. Farmers are therefore advised to check the availability of any scheme with the respective District Agriculture Officers.

Benefits
• Training, Awareness program, Extension, Technology support, and Subsidy on inputs.

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 their own land or leased land of at least 0.025 hectares or more.

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 key objective of the scheme?
A: The main objective of this scheme is to promote integrated farming activities for improved livelihood in a complementary manner.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: 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.

Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture, possesing own or leased land of at least 0.025 (hectares) or more.

Q: How to apply for the scheme?
A: Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture 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. Agriculture Development Officer of respective CD Block/Agriculture circle
2. Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer of the concerned sub-divisions
3. District Agricultural Officer of the concerned districts