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Clear filtersWinter Cropping & Development of Cultivable Land Scheme
This scheme is run by the Government of Meghalaya to encourage farmers to grow crops during the winter season when farming is normally slow. It aims to bring more land under cultivation and increase production of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables during the Rabi (winter) season. The scheme provides support through subsidies on inputs and free distribution of seeds and materials to help farmers adopt winter cropping.
View DetailsMaternity Benefit (MBOCWWB)
The Maternity Benefit scheme (MBOCWWB) is run by the Meghalaya government to support women construction workers. It provides financial assistance to registered women construction workers during their maternity period. The scheme aims to help pregnant women workers by offering monetary support when they cannot work due to pregnancy and childbirth.
View DetailsDisability Pension (MBOCWWB)
The Disability Pension scheme, run by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB), provides financial support to construction and building workers who become permanently disabled. This scheme covers disabilities caused by paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, accidents, and other conditions. Eligible workers receive regular disability pension payments and ex-gratia compensation based on their disability percentage.
View DetailsBio Control Laboratory and Pesticides Testing Laboratory Scheme
This scheme, run by the Department of Agriculture in Meghalaya, establishes Bio Control and Pesticides Testing Laboratories to produce beneficial bio-agents like Trichoderma and Trichogramma. These agents are distributed to farmers for organic plant health management and pest control. The scheme promotes organic farming practices and reduces dependence on chemical pesticides while improving crop productivity.
View DetailsSeed Farms Scheme
The Seed Farms Scheme, run by the Government of Meghalaya, aims to produce high-quality seeds of cereals, pulses, and oilseeds. It also supports the raising of horticultural seedlings such as orange, coconut, and arecanut. The scheme distributes these seeds and seedlings to farmers and cultivators to improve agricultural productivity in Meghalaya.
View DetailsSupply of Agriculture Machineries Scheme
This scheme helps farmers in Meghalaya purchase agricultural machinery like power tillers and other equipment at reduced prices. The government provides subsidies to make these machines affordable for farming families. The scheme aims to improve farm productivity and reduce manual labor burden on farmers.
View DetailsMission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya
This scheme, run by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare in Meghalaya, is part of the national Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan regions. It aims to grow the horticulture sector by helping farmers with better farming methods, training, post-harvest management, processing, and selling of fruits and vegetables. The scheme supports holistic development of horticulture across Meghalaya.
View DetailsTea Development Scheme
The Tea Development Scheme is run by the Government of Meghalaya to support tea cultivation in the state. It aims to encourage experimental tea plantations and help farmers grow tea economically and on a commercial scale. The scheme provides financial support to farmers interested in starting or expanding tea gardens in Meghalaya.
View DetailsPlantation Crop Development Scheme
The Plantation Crop Development Scheme is a Meghalaya state government initiative designed to increase the area under cultivation and boost production of plantation crops such as Arecanut, Cashewnut, Coconut, and Pineapple. The scheme provides financial support to farmers to adopt modern plantation farming practices. It aims to promote horticulture and improve farmer incomes in Meghalaya.
View DetailsFruit Development Scheme
The Fruit Development Scheme is a horticultural program run by the Government of Meghalaya to support fruit farmers in the state. It provides farmers with high-quality fruit plant seedlings and saplings at subsidized (reduced) prices. The scheme operates in partnership with other government departments to make modern farming materials affordable and accessible to small and marginal farmers.
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