About this agriculture 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.
The scheme “Floriculture Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya 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.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Floriculture Development Scheme (FCDS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Agriculture Department |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Meghalaya |
| Official portal | megagriculture.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government Of Meghalaya |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💼Farmer
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Pattern of Assistance:
- By providing good quality flower planting material at 50% subsidy and low cost polyhouse free of cost with a minimum of 100sqm/unit area.
Type of Assistance:
- To motivate farmers by cultivating low volume high-value crops to increase economic income. Under this aspect, poly house and good quality flower planting materials including organic fertilizers, micronutrients, and organic-based and P.P chemicals and drip irrigation are provided.
Who qualifies
- The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
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Registration walkthrough
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 having a minimum area of 0.2 (hectares) willing to invest for future expansion in terms of planting materials, infrastructures, etc.
Whom to Contact:
1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Horticulture Development Officer
Frequently asked questions
What is the key objective of the scheme?
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.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya has launched this scheme.
What is the type of assistance/service?
The scheme motivates farmers by cultivating low-volume high-value crops to increase economic income. Under this aspect, poly house and good quality flower planting materials including organic fertilizers, micronutrients and organic-based and P.P. chemicals, and drip irrigation are provided.
What is the pattern of assistance?
By providing good quality flower planting material at 50% subsidy and low cost polyhouse free of cost with a minimum of 100sqm/unit area.
Who can apply for the scheme?
All bonafide farmers of Meghalaya State.
How to apply for the scheme?
Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Bonafide farmers having minimum area of 0.2 (hectares) willing to invest for future expansion in terms of planting materials, infrastructures etc.
Whom to contact?
1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Horticulture Development Officer
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website megagriculture.gov.in
- FAQs megagriculture.gov.in (PDF)
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