Winter Cropping & Development of Cultivable Land Scheme

Description
The scheme “Winter Cropping & Development of Cultivable Land” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objectives of the scheme are as follows: - To bring more areas under cultivation during the normally lean winter season under different crops other than paddy. - To increase production and productivity of various crops like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables during Rabi Season. Note: This availability of the above state plan scheme in any particular year is subject to the availability of funds and necessary sanction by the State Government. The continuation of any scheme in a particular year is also subject to the discretion of the State Government. Farmers are therefore advised to check the availability of any scheme with the respective District Agriculture Officers.

Exclusions
• <br>

Benefits
• > **Pattern of Assistance:**
• Training, Extension, Technology Support, and Subsidy on Inputs.
• &gt; **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):**
• Free distribution of Agril inputs i.e. High Yielding Varieties, Seeds, bio-pesticides/bio-fertilizers/fencing materials.
• Conduct of farmers&amp;#39; training/ awareness programme.
• Construction of water conservation structures i.e. check dams, and water harvesting ponds to facilitate Rabi cultivation.

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

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 are as follows:
* To bring more areas under cultivation during the normally lean winter season under different crops other than paddy.
* To increase production and productivity of various crops like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables during Rabi Season.

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 are engaged in agriculture can avail the benefits under the scheme.

Q: What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
A: 1. Free distribution of Agril inputs i.e. seeds, bio-pesticides/bio-fertilizers/fencing materials.
2. Conduct of farmers' training/ awareness programme.
3. Construction of water conservation structures i.e. check dams, and water harvesting ponds to facilitate Rabi cultivation.

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Training, Extension, Technology Support, and Subsidy on Inputs.

Q: How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?
A: The bonafide farmers who are engaged in agriculture can apply in plain paper to the nearest Horticulture 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 serve basis.

Q: Whom to contact?
A: Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through:
1. Sectoral Officer, Directorate of Agriculture
2. District Agriculture Officer
3. Sub-Divisional Officer
4. Agriculture Development Officer