Supply of Agriculture Machineries Scheme

Description
The “Supply of Agriculture Machineries Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for the distribution and sale of Agriculture Machineries such as Power Tillers, etc. to farmers at a subsidized rate.

Benefits
• Subsidy on Power tillers, Reapers, Harvesters, etc.
• 50% subsidy sale.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
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Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.

Step 2: Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
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The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts
Sub-divisional Officers of the concerned sub-divisions
Agriculture Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks
Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Mechanical) of the concerned districts

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Bank passbook/account details
• Documents proof of being a farmer
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to distribute and sale of Agricultural machinery such as Power Tillers, etc. to farmers at a subsidized rate.

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 engaged in agriculture are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Subsidy on Power tillers, Reapers, Harvesters etc.

Q: What is the type of assistance/service?
A: 50% subsidy sale.

Q: How to apply for the scheme?
A: The 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 served basis.

Q: Whom to contact?
A: 1. District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
2. Sub-divisional Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
3. Agriculture Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.
4. Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Mechanical) of the concerned districts.