About this agriculture scheme
The objective of the scheme is to boost up production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds, and equipment at a 50% subsidy.
The scheme “Tuber Crops (Potato, Tapioca, Colocasia) Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to boost up production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds, and equipment at 50% subsidy. The Scheme also aims to popularise and encourage the cultivation of tapioca, colocasia, sweet potato, etc.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Tuber Crops Potato, Tapioca, Colocasia (TCPTC) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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:
Supply of HYV seeds, pesticides, and sprayers to farmers for sale at a 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
| Sl. No. | Entitlement | Owantum of Assistance |
| 1 | To boost up the production of potato by providing quality HYV seed, organic-based plant protection measures, and P.P equipment. | 50% sale to the farmers. |
| 2 | For the potato seed experimental farm Upper Shillong, all inputs are provided for the purpose of multiplication of Breeder seed into foundation seed potato before distribution to a farmer. | NA |
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 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.
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 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?
The objective of the scheme is to boost up production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds, equipments at a 50% subsidy.
What is the aim of the scheme?
The Scheme also aims to popularised and encourage cultivation of tapioca, colocasia, sweet potato etc.
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 quality HYV seed, organic-based plant protection measures, and plant protection equipments.
What is the pattern of assistance?
50% subsidy on tuber seeds, equipments and Organic based Plant Protection measures.
Who can apply for the scheme?
The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.
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 on first come first serve basis.
Whom to contact?
1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Horticulture Development Officer
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