Sarkari Yojana
Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme
About Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, launched the “Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme”. Its purpose is to employ, engage, and empower young people and rural communities by encouraging entrepreneurship in agricultural logistics and filling major gaps in connecting farms to markets. Several partner banks are onboarded to make credit easy to obtain, and the government adds strong support through an upfront capital subsidy and EMI co-payment. By helping entrepreneurs buy small commercial vehicles, pickups, trucks, and refrigerated carriers, the scheme aims to make transport more efficient, cut post-harvest losses and widen market access for farmers, particularly in remote areas. The department ties the scheme to 1917iTeams, which generates transport demand, tracks vehicles by GPS and provides training and capacity building, so that beneficiaries can run profitably while the agricultural value chain in Meghalaya grows stronger. > Objectives of the scheme
Economic growth of the state: As 77% of the population in rural areas depends on agriculture and allied sectors, the PRIME ARVS is meant to speed up and sustain the state’s economic development by building entrepreneurship and creating jobs in rural communities. Encourage entrepreneurship among rural youth: Easy credit and a financial grant for buying commercial vehicles are offered to rural youth to spur entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs can earn from these vehicles by transporting goods for local farmers, traders, and buyers. Logistics solution to farm produce: The vehicles give farmers a way to move their produce to markets, processing facilities or aggregation centres, and can also bring farming inputs from the market so that agricultural work happens on time and succeeds. Lower transportation cost: Adding more commercial goods carriers could bring down logistics costs for marginal farmers by increasing competition among transport providers. Farmer groups receiving vehicles under the scheme will be able to cut the cost of transporting their own grown/ aggregated produce considerably. Market accessibility to farmers from remote area: Most vehicles are earmarked for entrepreneurs living in remote areas, so that farmers in neighbouring villages and clusters benefit. Such farmers can quickly hire these services to sell their produce and bring back essentials from the markets. Increase farmer’s profitability: Moving produce out on time can raise farmers’ profits substantially: it limits spoilage of perishables, avoids extra storage costs such as refrigeration and storage facilities, opens up markets, keeps cash flowing through faster sales and, finally, improves customer satisfaction by building trust and lasting relationships with buyers. Financial grant and easy credit to the entrepreneurs to buy goods carriers A total of 300 Prime Agriculture Response Vehicles (Prime-ARVs) will be given out across Meghalaya, with 50% financial aid on the full vehicle cost, including the interest the bank charges for financing it. Demand creation through 1917iTeams The vehicles will be registered with 1917iTeams, which will pass on transport requests from customers to vehicle owners. Each vehicle will come fitted with a GPS device so that 1917iTeams can track it, and its live location will help link farmers/ aggregators/ buyers at once to the closest available vehicle.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government Of Meghalaya
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Individuals
Applicants have to be aged between 18 and…
Applicants have to be aged between 18 and 58 years.
A valid commercial driving license is needed
A valid commercial driving license is needed.
Only permanent residents of Meghalaya can apply
Only permanent residents of Meghalaya can apply.
A minimum of two years of involvement in…
A minimum of two years of involvement in agriculture is required.
Agricultural involvement must be proved through a certification…
Agricultural involvement must be proved through a certification letter from the Block Development Officer (BDO).
Anyone who has defaulted on a loan with…
Anyone who has defaulted on a loan with a bank is not eligible. Registered Entities
The applicant must be a Cooperative, Farmer Producer…
The applicant must be a Cooperative, Farmer Producer Company (FPC), Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) or similar entity registered under the Government of Meghalaya.
The entity should have been working in agriculture…
The entity should have been working in agriculture for two years or more.
As proof of agricultural involvement, a certification letter…
As proof of agricultural involvement, a certification letter from the Block Development Officer (BDO) is required.
Entities that received benefits in the first phase…
Entities that received benefits in the first phase of the PRIME Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme cannot apply.
An Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate, whichever applies,…
An Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate, whichever applies, has to be submitted.
Two or more members must hold a training…
Two or more members must hold a training certificate in the relevant sector from a recognised institution, ideally a government institute.
Loan defaulters with any bank are excluded
Loan defaulters with any bank are excluded. Unregistered Entities
Unregistered bodies based in Meghalaya, such as village…
Unregistered bodies based in Meghalaya, such as village organisations, self-help groups, producer groups or other traditional institutions, may apply.
At least two years of work in agriculture…
At least two years of work in agriculture is needed.
Proof in the form of a certification letter…
Proof in the form of a certification letter from the Block Development Officer (BDO) is required.
The entity must not have defaulted with any…
The entity must not have defaulted with any financial institution.
Those who benefited in the first phase of…
Those who benefited in the first phase of the PRIME Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme are not eligible.
Benefits Provided
Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Support covers 50% of the project cost (5%…
Support covers 50% of the project cost (5% from the applicant, 45% from the Government of Meghalaya)
For 12 months, 5% of the EMI is…
For 12 months, 5% of the EMI is co-paid
Partner banks (MRB, MCAB, SBI, SCUB) provide credit…
Partner banks (MRB, MCAB, SBI, SCUB) provide credit linkage
Reefer trucks with Aadhaar linkage get an extra…
Reefer trucks with Aadhaar linkage get an extra 3% annual interest subvention
Each vehicle comes with a pre-fitted GPS device…
Each vehicle comes with a pre-fitted GPS device carrying a 5-year warranty
The Government pays for branding the vehicle
The Government pays for branding the vehicle
The Department and 1917iTeams run capacity building and…
The Department and 1917iTeams run capacity building and training programmes
1917iTeams provides market linkage along with live tracking…
1917iTeams provides market linkage along with live tracking of vehicles
Several vehicle types qualify, including reefer trucks for…
Several vehicle types qualify, including reefer trucks for carrying perishable goods
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Individuals
Bank statement for the last 1 year
Bank statement for the last 1 year
A commercial driving license
A commercial driving license
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport /…
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License), if available
PAN Card
PAN Card
A self declaration
A self declaration
Applicant's Ration Card Registered Entities
Applicant's Ration Card Registered Entities
Trade License, if available
Trade License, if available
A commercial driving license
A commercial driving license
PAN Card
PAN Card
Bank statement for the last 1 year
Bank statement for the last 1 year
GST Certificate, if available
GST Certificate, if available
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport), if…
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport), if available
Applicant's Ration Card
Applicant's Ration Card
A self-declaration Unregistered Entities
A self-declaration Unregistered Entities
Bank statement for the last 1 year
Bank statement for the last 1 year
A commercial driving license
A commercial driving license
Address proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving…
Address proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License) of the President & Secretary
A self declaration
A self declaration
Applicant's PAN Card, if available
Applicant's PAN Card, if available
Applicant's Ration Card
Applicant's Ration Card
PAN Card of the President or Secretary
PAN Card of the President or Secretary
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Citizen Registration for Member ID
Go to the official website of the scheme…
Go to the official website of the scheme and select the "Login to Apply" button, which starts the application. All instructions on the website should be read carefully first.
Anyone using the portal for the first time…
Anyone using the portal for the first time should select "Registration for New User" and complete the steps to create an account.
From the options available, choose an Authentication ID,…
From the options available, choose an Authentication ID, for example
PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Key in the card number, select your name…
Key in the card number, select your name in the list that appears and select "Next".
Your EPIC ID now shows up
Your EPIC ID now shows up. Select "Accept" when the details are correct; when they are incorrect or rejected, enter the EPIC number manually and continue.
Use "Validate" to confirm the EPIC number, then…
Use "Validate" to confirm the EPIC number, then select "Next" to open the application form.
Enter all the details asked for, upload the…
Enter all the details asked for, upload the documents needed, review the information closely and select "Submit". You will then get a unique application number to keep for future reference. Sign In
Select "Sign In" and pick a sign-in method
Select "Sign In" and pick a sign-in method: Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
Key in your User ID and Password, then…
Key in your User ID and Password, then select "Login" to enter your account.
After signing in, choose "Apply for Services/Scheme" to…
After signing in, choose "Apply for Services/Scheme" to start applying.
Enter all the details in the form, upload…
Enter all the details in the form, upload the documents needed, review the information closely and select "Submit".
Note:
Interview & Inspection: Whenever needed, Department and bank teams will hold a virtual pitch, a physical interview and a site inspection.
Final Approval: Approval letters are issued by the State Sanction Committee.
Online Submission: Applications go through the Meghalaya One Portal with all supporting documents and a DPR (if asked for).
Screening: Applications are checked and shortlisted by District and State committees, which may also carry out physical background checks of shortlisted candidates if required
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
**Individuals**
**Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following**
A) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30
i. State and Central Government employees
ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
iv. Registered class-1 contractors
v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
B) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme.
**Registered Entities**
**Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following**
A) State and Central Government employees
B) Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
C) Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
D) Registered class-1 contractors
E) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature
F) Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
**Unregistered Entities**
**Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following**
A) State and Central Government employees
B) Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
C) Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
D) Registered class-1 contractors
E) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature
F) Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.