Sarkari Yojana

Agriculture Information Unit Scheme

Meghalaya
Quick Summary: Meghalaya's agriculture department distributes free farming leaflets, booklets and calendars and sponsors farmers' groups and SHGs to attend trade fairs, exhibitions, Kisan Melas and exposure trips.

About Agriculture Information Unit Scheme

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, runs the “Agriculture Information Unit Scheme” as a State Plan Scheme. It hands out information leaflets, booklets and similar material at no cost, and sponsors farmers’ groups and self-help groups to take part in or hold trade fairs, expos and exhibitions both inside and outside the state.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government Of Meghalaya

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Agriculture Information Unit Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Meghalaya

Applicants must live in Meghalaya.

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Applicants must be bonafide farmers who practise agriculture

Applicants must be bonafide farmers who practise agriculture.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Agriculture Information Unit Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Pattern of Assistance:

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Information leaflets, package of practices, booklets and the…

Information leaflets, package of practices, booklets and the like are given out free, and Farmers Groups and SHGs are sponsored for exposure events such as trade fairs, expos and exhibitions within and beyond the State. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

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Exposure Trips for farmers, organising Crop Competitions, printing…

Exposure Trips for farmers, organising Crop Competitions, printing booklets, leaflets, farmer calendars and publications, celebrating World Food Day, and sponsoring farmers to attend Trade Fairs, Exhibitions and Kisan Melas.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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One passport-size photo of the applicant

One passport-size photo of the applicant

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A valid identity document

A valid identity document

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Evidence that the applicant is engaged in farming

Evidence that the applicant is engaged in farming

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Other papers if the office requires them

Other papers if the office requires them

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Agriculture Information Unit Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Process: Bonafide farmers wishing to benefit may approach the Agriculture Development Officer of the nearest CD Block/Agriculture Circle. Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s): No selection is involved. Publication materials are available to every farmer on a first come first serve basis. Whom to Contact:

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The Agriculture Information Officer at the Directorate of…

The Agriculture Information Officer at the Directorate of Agriculture.

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The District Agriculture Officers of the relevant districts

The District Agriculture Officers of the relevant districts.

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The Sub-divisional Officers of the relevant sub-divisions

The Sub-divisional Officers of the relevant sub-divisions.

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The Agriculture Development Officers of the relevant Community…

The Agriculture Development Officers of the relevant Community and Rural Development Blocks.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References