About this agriculture scheme
The objective of the scheme is to continue the experimental plantation of tea and to find the possibility of growing tea economically as well as on a commercial scale.
The scheme “Tea Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to continue the experimental plantation of tea and to find the possibility of growing tea economically as well as on a commercial scale. Further, seedlings are raised in the experimental station and distributed free to farmers.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Tea Development Scheme (TDS) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Family |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| 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:
- Seedlings are offered for sale at the rate Rs. 1/- per tea seedling and one-time financial assistance at the rate Rs. 10,000/- per hectare.
- PP chemicals, equipment, brush cutters, tea harvesters, etc. on sale at the rate of 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
| Sl. No. | Entitlement | Owantum of Assistance |
| 1 | Training programme to the Tea Growers at Village | 100% assistance |
| 2 | To promote tea plantation by providing tea seedlings to the growers at the District level/ Tea Development Centre. | Rs. 1/- per seedling sale to the growers |
| 3 | Sale of Bio fertilizers, Bio pesticides, Bio fungicides, equipment, etc. to the tea growers by Tea Development Centre situated at Umsning, Rongram, Riangdo. | 50% subsidy sale to the growers. |
Who qualifies
- 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 not exceeding 2 Ha/family.
Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
Papers to keep ready
1. Passport-size photograph
2. Identity Proof
3. Bank passbook/account details
4. Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
5. Any other document as required
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 required documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:
1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Horticulture Development Officer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the key objective of the scheme?
1. To carry out experimental plantation of tea for the possibility of finding ways to grow tea economically and in a commercial scale as well.
2. Raising seedlings in the experimental station for distribution to farmers.
3. Encouraging Organic Certification on a cluster-based approach.
4. Training and capacity building to Tea growers.
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?
Providing tea seedlings, bio-pesticides, bio-fungicides, plant protection equipment, brush cutters, harvesters’ etc. One-time financial assistance @ Rs. 10,000/- per hectare and training and capacity building are also provided to the Tea growers.
What is the pattern of assistance?
(i) Sale @ Rs. 1/- per seedling
(ii) One-time financial assistance @ Rs. 10,000/- per hectare.
(iii)50% subsidy on bio-fertilizers bio-pesticides, bio-fungicides, plant protection equipment, brush cutters, harvesters, etc.
Who can apply for the scheme?
The bonafide farmers engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of not exceeding 2 Ha/family can apply under the scheme.
How to apply for the scheme?
Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper along with supported land documents through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Bonafide farmers on first come first serve basis.
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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