Sarkari Yojana
Development of Strawberry Cultivation
About Development of Strawberry Cultivation
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, introduced the “Development of Strawberry Cultivation” scheme to supply farmers with good-quality, improved strawberry planting material. By widening the area under strawberries, it aims to turn this crop into a commercial horticulture venture.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government Of Meghalaya
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Development of Strawberry Cultivation, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only permanent residents of Meghalaya may apply
Only permanent residents of Meghalaya may apply.
The applicant must be a genuine (bonafide) farmer…
The applicant must be a genuine (bonafide) farmer active in agriculture, owning or leasing land of no less than 200 sqms. Note: Benefits are given to farmers on a first come first serve basis.
Benefits Provided
Development of Strawberry Cultivation provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pattern of Assistance: Support goes to the chosen government-run farm, and strawberry spokes receive subsidies on a scale of 50%. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
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Sl. No. 1 — Entitlement: Encouraging strawberry fruit production through purchase of good-quality strawberry runner material — Owantum of Assistance: 100% assistance to the selected beneficiaries.
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Sl. No. 2 — Entitlement: Buying mulching for demonstration — Owantum of Assistance: 100% assistance.
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Sl. No. 3 — Entitlement: Buying drip irrigation sprayers — Owantum of Assistance: 100% assistance.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A recent passport-size photograph
A recent passport-size photograph
A valid identity document
A valid identity document
Bank passbook or account particulars
Bank passbook or account particulars
Papers showing ownership or lease of the land
Papers showing ownership or lease of the land
Any further document that may be needed
Any further document that may be needed
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Development of Strawberry Cultivation through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process:
An eligible bonafide farmer can write the application…
An eligible bonafide farmer can write the application on plain paper.
Enclose copies of every mandatory document with it,…
Enclose copies of every mandatory document with it, self-attested where needed.
Hand in the signed application and the required…
Hand in the signed application and the required documents at the closest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle. Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s): Bonafide farmers are chosen in order of application, on a first come first serve basis. Whom to Contact: 1. District Horticulture Officer 2. Sectoral Officer, Department of Horticulture 3. Horticulture Development Officer
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.