Sarkari Yojana

Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme

Meghalaya
Quick Summary: Meghalaya conducts adaptive crop research trials on farmers' fields and offers soil management training, Soil Health Cards and soil surveys to bonafide farmers.

About Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme

Introduced by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, the “Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme” carries out adaptive research trials on a range of crops, both on Research Farms and in Farmers’ Fields, to test adaptability and the use of bio-pesticides/bio-agents.

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 Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants need to be permanently domiciled in Meghalaya

Applicants need to be permanently domiciled in Meghalaya.

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Only a bonafide farmer who actively works in…

Only a bonafide farmer who actively works in agriculture qualifies.

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

Benefits Provided

Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Pattern of Assistance:

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Adaptive research carried out on farmers' own fields

Adaptive research carried out on farmers' own fields. Type of Assistance And Entitlement (If Any):

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Soil management training, issue of Soil Health Cards,…

Soil management training, issue of Soil Health Cards, soil surveys and similar support.

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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Recent photograph in passport size

Recent photograph in passport size

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Document proving identity

Document proving identity

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Proof establishing farmer status

Proof establishing farmer status

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Additional documents where required

Additional documents where required

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Process:

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A qualifying bonafide farmer may prepare an application…

A qualifying bonafide farmer may prepare an application on plain paper.

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Attach copies of all compulsory documents to the…

Attach copies of all compulsory documents to the application (self-attested if needed).

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Deliver the completed, signed application along with the…

Deliver the completed, signed application along with the documents to the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Agriculture Circle. Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s): Selection of bonafide farmers follows a first come first serve basis. Whom to Contact: 1. District Agriculture Officers of the respective districts 2. Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the respective sub-divisions 3. District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong 4. Agricultural Development Officers of the respective 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