Floriculture Development Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to motivate the farmers to take up floriculture (traditional and non-traditional flowers) as a commercial venture through the distribution of planting materials and other inputs.
About the Floriculture Development Scheme Scheme
The scheme “Floriculture Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to motivate the farmers to take up floriculture (traditional and non-traditional flowers) as a commercial venture through the distribution of planting materials and other inputs.
Benefits
> Pattern of Assistance:
- By providing good quality flower planting material at 50% subsidy and low cost polyhouse free of cost with a minimum of 100sqm/unit area.
> Type of Assistance:
- To motivate farmers by cultivating low volume high-value crops to increase economic income. Under this aspect, poly house and good quality flower planting materials including organic fertilizers, micronutrients, and organic-based and P.P chemicals and drip irrigation are provided.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
How to Apply for Floriculture Development Scheme
Application mode: Offline
Application Process:
Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
Bonafide farmers having a minimum area of 0.2 (hectares) willing to invest for future expansion in terms of planting materials, infrastructures, etc.
Whom to Contact:
- District Horticulture Officer
- Horticulture Development Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Floriculture Development Scheme scheme?
The scheme “Floriculture Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to motivate the farmers to take up floriculture (traditional and non-traditional flowers) as a commercial venture through the distributi…
Who is eligible for Floriculture Development Scheme?
The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
What benefits does Floriculture Development Scheme provide?
Pattern of Assistance: By providing good quality flower planting material at 50% subsidy and low cost polyhouse free of cost with a minimum of 100sqm/unit area. > Type of Assistance: To motivate farmers by cultivating low volume high-value crops to increase economic income. Under this aspect, po…
How can I apply for Floriculture Development Scheme?
Application Process: Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper. Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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