The objective of the scheme is to continue the experimental plantation of tea and to find the possibility of growing tea economically as well as on a commercial scale.
Tea Development Scheme - Introduction
The scheme “Tea Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to continue the experimental plantation of tea and to find the possibility of growing tea economically as well as on a commercial scale. Further, seedlings are raised in the experimental station and distributed free to farmers.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
1. Seedlings are offered for sale at the rate of ₹1/- per tea seedling and one-time financial assistance at the rate of ₹10,000/- per hectare.
2. PP chemicals, equipment, brush cutters, tea harvesters, etc. on sale at the rate of 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
| Sl. No. | Entitlement | Owantum of Assistance |
| 1 | Training programme to the Tea Growers at Village | 100% assistance |
| 2 | To promote tea plantation by providing tea seedlings to the growers at the District level/ Tea Development Centre. | ₹1/- per seedling sale to the growers |
| 3 | Sale of Bio fertilizers, Bio pesticides, Bio fungicides, equipment, etc. to the tea growers by Tea Development Centre situated at Umsning, Rongram, Riangdo. | 50% subsidy sale to the growers. |
Eligibility
- The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of not exceeding 2 Ha/family.
Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
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 required documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s): Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:
2. Horticulture Development Officer.