The objective of the scheme is to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurized compost to farmers.
Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom - Introduction
The scheme “Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurised compost to farmers.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance: Supply of spawns at 50% subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
| Sl. No. | Entitlement | Owantum of Assistance |
| 1 | Sale of Button, Oyster spawns, and compost to Mushroom growers at Mushroom Development Centre. | 50% subsidy sale to the growers. |
| 2 | Construction of compost shed under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong. | 50% assistance |
| 3 | Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ ₹22,000/- per unit under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills. | 50% assistance |
Eligibility
- The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.
Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
Application Process
The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper. Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the required documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a Community Development Block/Horticulture Circle/District Horticulture Officer. Bonafide and progressive farmers are considered on a first come first serve basis.
2. Assistant Director of Horticulture (Mushroom) Upper Shillong