Plantation Crop Development Scheme
The objectives of the scheme are to boost up the area and production of all plantation crops like Arecanut, Cashewnut, Coconut, Pineapple etc., and to provide a 50 % subsidy for planting materials and construction of a soakage tank.
About the Plantation Crop Development Scheme Scheme
The scheme “Plantation Crop Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to boost up the area and production of all plantation crops like Arecanut, Cashewnut, Coconut, Pineapple etc., and to provide 50 % subsidy planting materials and construction of soakage tank.
Benefits
> Type of assistance:
- Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for purchasing of planting materials, and polypipes.
- Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for the construction of soakage tank.
> Pattern of assistance:
- One-year assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.
Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
How to Apply for Plantation Crop 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 on a first come first serve basis.
> Whom to Contact:
- District Horticulture Officer
- Horticulture Development Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Plantation Crop Development Scheme scheme?
The scheme “Plantation Crop Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to boost up the area and production of all plantation crops like Arecanut, Cashewnut, Coconut, Pineapple etc., and to provide 50 % su…
Who is eligible for Plantation Crop Development Scheme?
The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more. Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
What benefits does Plantation Crop Development Scheme provide?
Type of assistance: Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for purchasing of planting materials, and polypipes. Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for the construction of soakage tank. Pattern of assistance: One-year assistance.
How can I apply for Plantation Crop 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 document…
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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