Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to mobilize and support farmers to use bio-pesticides and bio- agents for plant health management through distribution of bio-pesticides and other IPM tools and through sale of Sprayers and Plant Protection Equipment to encourage organic crop production.
About the Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme Scheme
The “Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to mobilize and support farmers to use bio-pesticides and bio- agents for plant health management through the distribution of bio-pesticides and other IPM tools and through the sale of Sprayers and Plant Protection Equipment to encourage organic crop production.
Benefits
> Pattern of Assistance:
- Distribution of bio-pesticide and other IPM tools to farmers.
- Sale of Sprayers and Plant Protection Equipment.
> Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
- Free distribution of Bio-pesticides and other IPM tools.
- 50% subsidy sale on Plant Protection Equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
How to Apply for Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme
Application mode: Offline
> Application Process:
Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmers 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 relevant documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
> Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first served basis.
> Whom to Contact:
- District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
- Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
- District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
- Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme scheme?
The “Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to mobilize and support farmers to use bio-p…
Who is eligible for Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme?
The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
What benefits does Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme provide?
Pattern of Assistance: Distribution of bio-pesticide and other IPM tools to farmers. Sale of Sprayers and Plant Protection Equipment. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any): Free distribution of Bio-pesticides and other IPM tools. 50% subsidy sale on Plant Protection Equipment.
How can I apply for Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme?
> Application Process: Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmers 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 relevan…
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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