Plant Protection Scheme

Description
The scheme “Plant Protection Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to control pests and diseases including weeds and rodents of horticultural crops by the distribution of bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.

Benefits
• Supply of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.
• 1. Free distribution of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents.
• 2. 50% subsidy sale on Plant protection equipment.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.
3. **Note:** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.

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 objective of the scheme is to control pests and diseases including weeds and rodents of horticultural crops by the distribution of bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.

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

Q: What is the type of assistance/service?
A: The scheme provides Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at a 50% subsidy.

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: 1. Free distribution of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents.
2. 50% subsidy sale on Plant protection equipment.

Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.

Q: How to apply for the scheme?
A: 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: Bonafide farmers on first come first serve basis.

Q: Whom to contact?
A: 1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Horticulture Development Officer.