Government Schemes in Meghalaya
Explore 89 state government schemes for Meghalaya, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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“Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern Region
A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission. Taking special interest with regard to the promotion of higher education in the NER, i.e. for improving the GER, promoting higher education, and encouraging children belonging to the economically weaker sections.
Agriculture Academic Studies Scheme
The objective of the Scheme is to sponsor students for undergoing 4 years of Graduate/degree courses in Agriculture/Horticulture against State quota seats in different Agriculture Universities in the country.
Agriculture Engineering (Mechanical) Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide agricultural machinery such as power tillers/ bulldozers/ tractors etc. on hiring at subsidised rate.
Agriculture Information Unit Scheme
The key objective is to disseminate information on Scientific methods of cultivation to extension staff and farming community through media such as pamphlets, leaflets, radio, television etc. and participating/holding awareness programs by means of exhibitions, seminars etc.
Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to conduct adaptive research trials on different crops in the Research Farms and in Farmers' Field for adaptability and use of bio pesticides/bio agents.
Agro Tourism Villa Scheme
The scheme aims to promote high-value tourism in Meghalaya by encouraging the development of agro-tourism villas, empowering local youth through entrepreneurship, improving accommodation facilities, and preserving the state’s cultural and natural heritage.
AICTE - Grant For Augmenting Infrastructure In North Eastern Region
The scheme "AICTE - Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER)" was introduced by AICTE to enhance the functional efficiency of the technical institutes located in far-flung areas of North East India, by addressing deficiencies in water, electricity, and internet.
Award For Meritorious Students Of Meghalaya In The HSSLC Examination (Science Stream)
The Directorate of Educational Research & Training Meghalaya, Shillong is implementing a scheme in providing a one-time award for meritorious tribal students of Meghalaya who passed the current HSSLC Examination (Science) every year.
Awarding Laptops To Meritorious Students Of Meghalaya
The aims to award laptops to meritorious students of Board Examination. Through this scheme, laptops are provided to eligible students who meet the published merit criteria.
Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide short-term vocational training for rural educated unemployed youths in agriculture and allied sectors to develop entrepreneurship skills and employment generation.
Bio Control Laboratory and Pesticides Testing Laboratory Scheme
The objective is the production of Bio Control Agents such as Trichoderma, Trichogramma, etc., and further distribution to farmers as awareness and demonstration for organic Plant Health Management in order to promote organic crop production.
Border Areas Scholarship
The scheme aims to provide annual scholarships to economically weaker students from border areas, supporting them in pursuing education up to the degree level.
Cash Award (MBOCWWB)
Under the scheme, the Board annually awards cash prizes to three male and three female children of registered construction workers in each district who scores the highest marks in the SSLC examination.
Chief Minister Housing Assistance Programme
The scheme "Chief Minister’s Housing Assistance Programme" by the Housing Department, Government of Meghalaya, aims to provide durable housing to EWS and LIG families. Through this scheme, roofing materials and dwelling houses are provided to eligible families in the State.
Chief Minister's Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme
The scheme aims to promote and upgrade homestays across the state. It seeks to strengthen tourism infrastructure and create sustainable livelihood opportunities while enhancing Meghalaya’s eco-tourism potential.
Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme
Under this scheme, financial support is provided to students from Class XI to Ph.D. level. It offers a fixed annual scholarship of ₹6,000 for post-matric studies, which is paid directly into the students’ bank accounts. This scholarship is often provided in addition to other scholarships.
Chief Ministers Green Taxi Scheme
The scheme promotes clean mobility and electric vehicle adoption in the Greater Shillong Planning Area, while supporting green entrepreneurship and sustainable transport through financial incentives.
Chief Ministers Special Rural Development Fund (CMSRDF)
The primary objective of the program is to generate wage employment and creation of socially and economically useful public assets by involving peoples participation at the grassroots level. The schemes undertaken in the program are varied in nature and are selected by the MLA and NGOs.
Death Benefit (MBOCWWB)
Under the scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the nominees or dependents of registered construction workers in the event of their natural or accidental death during the course of employment.
Development and Maintenance of Orchard Cum Horti Nurseries
The scheme has been launched for the production and multiplication of good, high-yielding, diseased free planting materials in the Government farms for distribution to farmers through the District Horticulture Officer.
Development of Strawberry Cultivation
The objective of the scheme is to provide farmers with quality and improved varieties of strawberry planting materials so as to encourage area expansion under this crop such that commercialization horticulture under this crop is achieved.
Disability Pension (MBOCWWB)
Under the scheme, the Board shall provide disability pension to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, T.B., accidents,etc. Additionally, workers will be eligible for an exgratia payment based on percentage of disability & subject to condition as may fixed by the Board.
Educational Assistance (Scheme for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to Children of Construction Workers Registered with the MBOCWWB)
The scheme provides scholarships in the form of financial assistance to children of construction workers registered under the Board. These scholarships will be applicable for courses of study specified by the Board from time to time.
Family Pension (MBOCWWB)
In the event of the death of a pensioner who was receiving a pension from the Board, a family pension shall be given to the surviving spouse by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB).
Farmers Training Institute Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide training to farmers at the village level on updated and innovative agriculture technology. The Training Institute facilitates exposure visits for farmers to agriculturally advanced states.
Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)
The scholarship scheme aims to support students of the North Eastern States undergoing studies in different disciplines at different levels in Institutions inside as well as outside the North-East but within the country.
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.
FOCUS Scheme (Farmers Collectivization For Upscaling Production and Marketing System)
The objective of the FOCUS Scheme is to strengthen farmer groups, increase production, and improve market access to enhance farmers’ income.
Free Studentship
The "Free Studentship" initiative, administered by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Meghalaya, is a state-sponsored program aimed at providing financial assistance to students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC categories for their tuition fees and other fee according to prescribed rates.
Fruit Development Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidized rates.
Fruit Processing Centre
The objective of scheme is to disseminate technical knowhow to youth entrepreneurs, farmers & housewives through practical demonstration on importance of fruit preservation & to manufacture quality processed fruit products such as Squashes, Jams, Jelly & Juices under trade name ‘Meg Fruits Product'.
Funeral Benefit (MBOCWWB)
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- shall be provided to nominees or dependents of deceased registered construction workers, towards funeral expenses.
Guru Shishya Parampara
A scheme called "Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme" to preserve and promote rare and vanishing art forms on Classical or Folk/Tribal so that the young talents be nurtured to acquire skills in their chosen field of art art under the able guidance of Gurus
Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill Scheme- Meghalaya
The objective of the scheme is to improve productivity, quality planting material, canopy management of fruit trees, support marginal and small farmers, upscaling protected cultivation, and drip irrigation.
Integrated Agriculture Training Centre Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide training for enhancing the skills of farmers besides imparting updated agricultural technologies to departmental functionaries.
Integrated Farming in Micro Watershed Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to promote integrated farming activities for improved livelihood in a complementary manner.
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Export Oriented Production:Large Cardamom Replanting/New planting (Ha)
Under this scheme, growers are encouraged to adopt systematic replanting of large cardamom using high-yielding, disease-free planting materials. It aims to increase productivity, improve quality, and enhance export competitiveness under the Spices Board of India.
Integrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System Or iTEAMS
The scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya to address critical issues of enabling & facilitating access to remunerative & sustainable markets for farmers produce in most transparent & effective manner through facilitation service iTEAM Dial 1917.
Inter-state Border Areas Development Programme
The aims and objectives of the Inter-State Border Areas Development Programme ISBADP are to provide facilities for the socioeconomic development of the people living along the Inter-State boundary with Assam.
Loans for Tools (MBOCWWB)
Under the scheme, a one-time grant will be granted to all members of the fund for the purchase of tools subject to the conditions.
Maintenance of Horti Hubs
The objective of the scheme is to procure good quality disease-free and commercially accepted varieties of the identified flowers and multiply and, to serve as a demonstration cum training ground for those who are interested in Floriculture and who intend to make this as their means of livelihood.
Maize Development through Cluster Approach Scheme
The objectives of the scheme is to increase food grain production in order to attain self-sufficiency by growing high yielding varieties of maize and also by adopting the crop and location specific production technology.
Marriage Benefit (MBOCWWB)
Under the scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to registered construction workers for their own marriage. This assistance shall also be sanctioned for the marriage of all adult children of a worker subject to production of proper documentation such as Marriage Certificates etc.
Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB)
Under the scheme, financial assistance in the form of maternity benefits shall be provided to women construction workers registered under the Board during their maternity period.
Medical Assistance (MBOCWWB)
The scheme provides financial assistance to registered construction workers who are hospitalized for five or more days due to an accident or any disease.
Meghalaya Adventure Tourism Scheme
The objective of the Meghalaya Adventure Tourism Scheme is to promote Meghalaya as a premier eco-adventure destination while generating local livelihoods through sustainable and community-based tourism. It also ensures safety, environmental protection, and sectoral growth.
Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme
The scheme “Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to provide Small Commercial Vehicles and pickups at each CD Block across Meghalaya with 50% financial aid from the Government of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya Agriculture Warehouse Scheme
The scheme reduces post-harvest losses and supports farmers by providing loans and subsidies to build small, weatherproof warehouses for safe storage and better marketing of crops.
Meghalaya Any Business Venture Scheme
The Meghalaya Any Business Ventures Scheme, part of the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program, provides financial support to 50 entrepreneurs across the state to start their own businesses.
Meghalaya Cinema Theatre Scheme
The scheme's objective is to promote youth entrepreneurship and employment in Meghalaya by supporting cinema theatres while preserving the state’s cultural heritage.
Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme
The Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program includes Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme under the Planning Dept, Govt of Meghalaya. The scheme aims to employ, engage, and empower the youth and rural communities by promoting Dairy related entrepreneurship through easy access to credit and subsidies.
Meghalaya Goat Farming Scheme
The Meghalaya Goat Farming Development Scheme is a component of the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program, launched by the Govt of Meghalaya. It aims to employ, engage, and empower youth and rural communities by promoting goat farming entrepreneurship, providing easy access to credit and subsidies.
Meghalaya Motorcaravan Scheme
The scheme promotes alternative tourism and supports rural and eco-tourism in the state. It encourages entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance for operating motorcaravans and aims to create employment opportunities while offering unique travel experiences across Meghalaya.
Meghalaya Piggery Development Scheme
The Meghalaya Piggery Development Scheme is a component of the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program launched by the Government of Meghalaya. It aims to employ, engage, and empower youth and rural communities by promoting piggery entrepreneurship through easy access to credit and subsidies.
Meghalaya Poultry Farming Scheme
The Meghalaya Poultry Farming Scheme is a component under the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program launched by the Government of Meghalaya. It aims to employ, engage, and empower the youth and rural communities by promoting poultry entrepreneurship through easy access to credit and subsidies.
Meghalaya Sericulture & Weaving Scheme
The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship in sericulture and weaving by providing financial support. It also focuses on strengthening Eri and Muga silk production and promoting Meghalaya’s yarn and fabric in national and global markets.
Meghalaya Sports & Wellness Centre Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to improve the health and well-being of the local population. It promotes physical fitness and encourages participation in sports and wellness activities.
Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion
Meghalaya Tourism Development and Investment Promotion Scheme 2012 started on 20th Jan 2012 under the Tourism Department sponsored by the state to assist in the creation of tourism infrastructure in the form of homestays and resorts
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to promote holistic growth of Horticulture sector thorough promotion, extension, post-harvest management, processing and marketing.
Northeast BPO Promotion Scheme
The scheme aims to promote the establishment of BPO and Information Technology Enabled Services units in the North-Eastern region. Through the scheme, financial assistance in the form of Viability Gap Funding is provided to eligible companies.
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Central Schemes Available in Meghalaya
AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.
Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme
The scheme aims to facilitate Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in marketing their products and services through individual or collective participation in tenders via consortia. It helps MSEs secure bulk orders, improve competitiveness, and access government procurement opportunities.
Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Khadi Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.
"Marketing Incentive" under the "Handloom Marketing Assistance" Component of the National Handloom Development Programme
The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions
Advance Authorisation(AA)
Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.
AFFDF-Financial Assistance For Treatment Of Serious Diseases To Non Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)/Widows
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen of all ranks and widows for meeting medical expenses incurred on the treatment of approved serious diseases, including cancer, renal failure, knee replacement, and heart surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many government schemes are available in Meghalaya?
There are 89 state-specific government schemes listed for Meghalaya, in addition to 655+ central government schemes that residents of Meghalaya can also apply for.
Can Meghalaya residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. Residents of Meghalaya are eligible for nationwide central government schemes (subject to each scheme's eligibility) on top of the state-run schemes offered by the Meghalaya government.
How do I check which scheme I am eligible for in Meghalaya?
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