FDS

The objective of the scheme is to make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidized rates.

The scheme ‘Fruit Development Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidized rates.

• 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.

> Pattern of Assistance:

• Quality planting materials for sale at 50% subsidy and free of cost to the farmers under convergent mode with MGNREGA.

> Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance1To promote fruit cultivation by making available to farmers good quality planting materials including horticultural tools and implements.(i) 50% subsidy sale to the farmers. (ii) Free sampling of planting materials for convergent mode with MGNREGA.2Citrus rejuvenation programme for the senile orchard by providing planting materials for gap filling and organic-based plant protection measures.100% assistance.3Creeper fruit plants like- Kiwi, Grapes, etc. permanent trellies system are provided but planting and erection are to be done by farmers.75% subsidy assistance is limited to 500 sqm per beneficiary.