Sarkari Yojana

Fruit Processing Centre

Meghalaya
Quick Summary: Meghalaya's Fruit Processing Centre trains farmers, youth entrepreneurs and housewives in fruit preservation and makes squashes, jams, jelly and juices under the 'Meg Fruits Products' brand.

About Fruit Processing Centre

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, set up the “Fruit Processing Centre” scheme to pass on technical know-how to young entrepreneurs, farmers and housewives through hands-on demonstrations of why fruit preservation matters. The centre also produces quality processed fruit items such as Squashes, Jams, Jelly, canned fruits and Juices, sold under the trade name ‘Meg Fruits Products’.

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 Fruit Processing Centre, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be permanent residents of Meghalaya

Applicants must be permanent residents of Meghalaya.

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Applicants must be bonafide farmers working in agriculture

Applicants must be bonafide farmers working in agriculture.

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

Benefits Provided

Fruit Processing Centre provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Pattern of Assistance

Pattern of Assistance:

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Hands-on training along with demonstrations > Type of…

Hands-on training along with demonstrations Type of Assistance:

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Building awareness and capacity in processing fruits and…

Building awareness and capacity in processing fruits and vegetables

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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A photograph of passport size

A photograph of passport size

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A document proving identity

A document proving identity

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Any further relevant documents required

Any further relevant documents required

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Fruit Processing Centre through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Process:

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A bonafide farmer may write out an application…

A bonafide farmer may write out an application on plain paper.

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Enclose copies of every required document, self-attesting them…

Enclose copies of every required document, self-attesting them if necessary.

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Deliver the signed application and documents to the…

Deliver the signed application and documents to the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle. Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s): Bonafide farmers are picked on a first come first serve basis. Whom to Contact: 1. District Horticulture Officer 2. Assistant Director of Horticulture in charge of the FP Center 3. Horticulture Development Officer

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