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Clear filtersPlant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme
This scheme supports farmers in Meghalaya to adopt sustainable plant protection methods through Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Run by the Department of Agriculture, it promotes organic crop production by providing bio-pesticides, bio-agents, and plant protection equipment. Farmers receive subsidized sprayers and IPM tools to manage crop pests naturally without harmful chemicals.
View DetailsRamie Crop Scheme
The Ramie Crop Scheme is a Meghalaya state agriculture initiative designed to promote cultivation of ramie, a high-value perennial textile crop. The scheme provides farmers with essential agricultural inputs and technical training to successfully grow ramie in suitable areas. By supporting this remunerative crop, the scheme aims to increase farmer income and develop Meghalaya's textile agriculture sector.
View DetailsAgriculture Engineering (Mechanical) Scheme
This scheme, run by the Government of Meghalaya, helps farmers access modern agricultural machinery at reduced costs. Instead of buying expensive equipment like power tillers, bulldozers, and tractors, farmers can hire them at subsidised rates. The scheme aims to make advanced farming tools affordable and accessible to small and marginal farmers in Meghalaya.
View DetailsIntegrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System Or iTEAMS
iTEAMS is a technology-enabled agricultural management system launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. It helps farmers access better markets for their produce through transparent and effective facilitation services. Farmers can call the iTEAM helpline at 1917 to get expert advice and market linkage support for selling their agricultural products at remunerative prices.
View DetailsFruit Processing Centre
The Fruit Processing Centre scheme in Meghalaya aims to train youth entrepreneurs, farmers, and housewives in fruit preservation techniques and modern processing methods. Run by the state government, it provides practical demonstrations on how to manufacture quality processed fruit products like squashes, jams, jellies, and juices under the brand name 'Meg Fruits Product'. The scheme focuses on building technical skills and promoting fruit-based entrepreneurship in the state.
View DetailsDevelopment and Maintenance of Orchard Cum Horti Nurseries
This scheme, run by the Meghalaya government's horticulture department, helps farmers get high-quality, healthy fruit and vegetable plants. The government grows disease-free seedlings and saplings on state farms and distributes them to farmers through local District Horticulture Officers. This helps farmers start or improve orchards and nurseries with better quality planting materials.
View DetailsThe Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022
The Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022 is a social welfare programme run by the Social Welfare Department of the Meghalaya Government. It provides financial assistance and support services to victims of crime or violence. The scheme aims to help victims rebuild their lives through shelter, medical care, counselling, legal help, and educational support.
View DetailsSoil Testing Laboratory
The Soil Testing Laboratory scheme is a service launched by the Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department in Meghalaya on 1 April 2013. It provides soil testing facilities to farmers to help them understand the quality and composition of their soil. The scheme aims to improve agricultural productivity by enabling farmers to make informed decisions about fertilizer use and soil management practices based on scientific soil analysis.
View DetailsThe Meghalaya Tribal Students’ Book Grant (Post-Matric Education)
The Meghalaya Tribal Students' Book Grant is a financial assistance scheme run by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya. It is designed to support meritorious tribal students pursuing post-matric (higher secondary and above) education. The scheme provides funding to help students purchase books and study materials needed for their courses.
View DetailsMeghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme
The Meghalaya Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme is run by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. It provides Small Commercial Vehicles and pickup vans to each Community Development (CD) Block across the state. The Government of Meghalaya offers 50% financial aid to help farmers and farmers' associations purchase these vehicles for agricultural use and response activities.
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