The objective of the scheme is to promote vegetable production through HYV Seeds/ Hybrids/ Improved/ Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.
Vegetable Development Scheme - Introduction
The scheme “Vegetable Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to promote vegetable production through HYV seeds/Hybrids/Improved/Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.
Benefits
- Supply of seeds/ seedlings and garden tools at 50% sales subsidy.
Demonstration on improved methods of vegetable cultivation at the rate of ₹2,600 per farmer is provisioned.
| Sl. No. | Entitlement | Quantum of Assistance |
| 1 | To promote vegetable production by providing hybrid, HYV, and OP quality vegetable seed to farmers including horticultural tools and implements. | 50% sale to the farmers. |
| 2 | To promote the production of off-season and high-value vegetables under protected cultivation by providing poly houses to farmers. | 100% assistance for 100sqm per unit area. |
| 3 | To assist farmers in trellis making for squash and other creepers vegetables with locally available materials like bamboo wood etc. | Assistance is limited to 200 sqm per beneficiary @ ₹10,000/unit. |
Eligibility
- The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The small and marginal farmers having sufficient available cultivable land can apply under the scheme.
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 documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/Horticulture Circle.
The eligible bonafide farmers will be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Below officials can be contacted for any concerns or queries:
- megagriculture.gov.in - Horticulture Development Officer