The scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya to address critical issues of enabling and facilitating access to remunerative and sustainable markets for farmers' produce in the most transparent and effective manner through facilitation service iTEAM Dial 1917.
Integrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System Or iTEAMS - Introduction
The scheme Integrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System or iTEAMS was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to address the critical issues of enabling and facilitating access to remunerative and sustainable markets for farmers’ produce in the most transparent and effective manner through facilitation service iTEAM Dial 1917, whereby farmers can be assisted on the following activities:
- Physical connectivity to markets.
- Access to input suppliers and bidders.
- Tailor‑made advisory solutions on crops, package of practices, animal health care, etc.
- Assured logistics and transport solutions at the rate of 0.20 kg/km.
- Livelihood options through leasing Agri Response Vehicle.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
- Free telephonic advisory, access to Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), transport services.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
- Telephone advice, free mobile SMS to registered farmers, transport service to evacuate farmers’ produce to markets at the rate of INR 2.00 per KM per Quintal.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bona fide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Application Process
Registration Process:
- The bona fide farmers of Meghalaya can dial 1917 from any mobile phone to register with 1917 iTEAMS.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
- Open to all farmers and buyers to register.
Whom to Contact:
- Dial the 1917 TOLL-FREE Number to register.