Vegetable Development Scheme
in Meghalaya
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Vegetable Development Scheme in Meghalaya
Vegetable Development Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Meghalaya.
Apply for Vegetable Development Scheme in Meghalaya
Scheme Overview
The objective of the scheme is to promote vegetable production through HYV Seeds/ Hybrids/ Improved/ Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
The small and marginal farmers having sufficient available cultivable land can apply under the scheme.
Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
Benefits
> **Pattern of Assistance:**
Supply of seeds/ seedlings and garden tools at 50% sales subsidy.
Demonstration on improved methods of vegetable cultivation at the rate 2,600 per farmer is provisioned.
> **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):**
Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance1To promote vegetable production by providing hybrid, HYV, and OP quality vegetable seed to farmers including horticultural tools and implements.50% sale to the farmers.2To promote the production of off-season and high-value vegetables under protected cultivation by providing poly houses to farmers.100% assistance for 100sqm per unit area.3To assist farmers in trellis making for squash and other creepers vegetables with locally available materials like bamboo wood etc.Assistance is limited to 200 sqm per beneficiary @ ₹10,000/unit.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | Identity Proof |
| 3 | Bank passbook/account details |
| 4 | Documents proof of being a small or marginal farmer |
| 5 | Any other document as required |
Common questions in Meghalaya
Who can apply for Vegetable Development Scheme in Meghalaya?
Eligible residents of Meghalaya who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Vegetable Development Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Vegetable Development Scheme in Meghalaya?
Applicants in Meghalaya typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of the scheme is to promote vegetable production through HYV seeds/ Hybrids/ Improved/Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.