Maize Development through Cluster Approach Scheme

Description
The scheme “Maize Development through Cluster Approach” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to increase food grain production in order to attain self-sufficiency by growing high-yielding varieties of maize and also by adopting crop and location-specific production technology.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, quality seeds shall be supplied to farmers at subsidized rates for higher yield.

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 have sufficient available cultivable land of (0.025 hectares).

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Documents proof of having sufficient available cultivable land
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objectives of the scheme is to increase food grain production in order to attain self-sufficiency by growing high yielding varieties of maize and also by adopting the crop and location specific production technology.

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 of Meghalaya who have sufficient available cultivable land (0.025
hectares) can avail the benefits under the scheme.

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Under the scheme, quality seeds shall be supplied to farmers at subsidized rates for higher yield thereby enhancing the farmers' economy.

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

Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
A: The beneficiaries will be selected on a first come first served basis.

Q: Whom can I contact in case of any queries or need for clarification?
A: 1. Sectoral Officer, Directorate of Agriculture
2. District Agriculture Officer
3. Sub-Divisional Officer
4. Agriculture Development Officer