Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom

Description
The scheme “Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurised compost to farmers.

Benefits
• Supply of spawns at 50% subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant/farmer should be a permanent 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 train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurised compost to farmers.

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: 1. Supply of Button, Oyster spawns
2. Supply of compost to Mushroom growers.
3. Construction of compost shed (under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong).
4. Financial assistance to Mushroom growers under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills.

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: (i) Supply of Mushroom spawns at 50%subsidy
(ii) Supply of Compost at 50% subsidy
(iii) Construction of compost shed- 50% assistance
(iv) Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ [?]22,000/- per unit

Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: The bonafide farmers engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more 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/ District Horticulture Officer.

Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
A: The bonafide and progressive 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 (Mushroom) Upper Shillong.