The “Post Harvest Marketing Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for the creation of post harvest marketing infrastructure.
Post Harvest Marketing Scheme - Introduction
The “Post Harvest Marketing Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for the creation of post harvest marketing infrastructure. Under the scheme, assistance is provided for evacuation facilities like pick-up trucks/ mini trucks/Tata mobile to the Farmers Groups/ Farmers Clubs/ SHG farmers Co-Operative Societies/ FIG/ FPOs, etc. for transportation of farm produce to the market.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
- Creation of infrastructural facilities for post harvest marketing, Grading Units etc.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):
| Sl. No. | Entitlement | Owantum of Assistance |
| 1 | Evacuation facilities like pick-up trucks/ mini trucks/ Tata mobile to the Farmers Groups/ Farmers Clubs/ SHG farmers Co-Operative Societies/ FIG/ FPOs etc. for transportation of farm produce to the market. | ₹2,000,00/- per Group or SHG. (50% Subsidy) |
| 2 | Village level Farmers training on Post Harvest Management. | ₹189/ day/farmer. (Daily allowance) |
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
- The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.
Application Process
- Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
- Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
- Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
1. Sectoral Officer, Department of Horticulture
3. Horticulture Development Officer.