Meghalaya Agriculture Warehouse Scheme

1. 5% of project cost to be contributed by the entrepreneur 75% of project cost provided upfront by Government of Meghalaya as margin money support to the bank remaining 20% via bank loan.
2. Direct credit linkage with partner banks.
3. Guidance and handholding in the application process through implementing agencies.
4. Support in project realization for the warehouse venture.
5. Training and capacity building for entrepreneurs to manage post-harvest storage effectively.
6. Technical support for maintenance and operations of warehouses.

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For Individuals:

1. The applicant should be between 18 and 58 years of age.
2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
3. The applicant should have ownership of the land where the warehouse is proposed or leased land for at least the next 10 years.
4. The applicant should not be a credit defaulter of any bank.

For Registered Entities:

1. The applicant should be based in the village where the program is being availed.
2. The applicant should have an active bank account and submit the bank statement of the last six months.
3. The applicant should have been in operation for at least two years.
4. The applicant should possess land, either self-owned or leased, duly verified by the competent authority.
5. The applicant should not be a credit defaulter of any bank.

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Step 1: Visit the official website of the scheme and click on the “Login to Apply” button to start the application process. Carefully read all the instructions provided on the website before proceeding.

Step 2: If you are a first-time user, click on “Registration for New User” and complete the registration process to create your account.

Step 3: Select your Authentication ID from the available options, such as

• PDS (Ration Card)
• Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).

Step 4: Enter your card number, select your name from the displayed list, and click on “Next” to continue.

Step 5: Your EPIC ID will appear on the screen. If the details are correct, click on “Accept.” If the details are incorrect or rejected, manually enter your EPIC number and proceed.

Step 6: Click on “Validate” to verify the entered EPIC number, and then click on “Next” to move to the application form.

Step 7: Fill in all required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review all the information, and click on “Submit.” After successful submission, you will receive a unique application number for future reference.

Sign In

Step 1: Click on “Sign In” and choose your preferred sign-in method from Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.

Step 2: Enter your User ID and Password, then click on “Login” to access your account.

Step 3: After logging in, click on “Apply for Services/Scheme” to start your application.

Step 4: Fill in all the required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review the information, and click on “Submit.”

Note:

Online Submission: Apply via the CM-ELEVATE Portal with all required documents as per the eligibility criteria

Screening: Applications will be verified based on submitted documents by the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA). Shortlisting will be done after document verification

Interview &amp; Inspection: Shortlisted applicants may undergo personal interviews conducted by the State Level Evaluation Committee and a physical inspection of the proposed land to verify ownership or lease

Final Approval: The State Level Evaluation Committee, headed by the CEO/ED of MBMA with banking partners as members, will evaluate and recommend applications for sanction.

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