Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme

Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme

Launched by the Government of Meghalaya, the Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme aims to enhance agricultural practices through adaptive research trials. This initiative is designed to assess various crops in both research farms and farmers’ fields, focusing on their adaptability and the application of bio-pesticides and bio-agents.

Overview of the Scheme

The Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme, initiated by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare in Meghalaya, emphasizes conducting adaptive research trials. It targets farmers and aims to promote the use of bio-pesticides and bio-agents to improve crop yield and sustainability.

Key Advantages

• Adaptive Research: Conducted directly in farmers’ fields to ensure practical applicability.
• Soil Management Training: Farmers receive training to enhance soil health and productivity.
• Soil Health Cards: Issued to farmers to monitor and improve soil conditions.
• Soil Surveys: Conducted to analyze and address soil-related issues in agriculture.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
• The individual should be a bona fide farmer actively engaged in agricultural activities.

Application Procedure

Farmers interested in participating in this scheme can follow the steps outlined below for the offline application process:

• Step 1: Eligible farmers should draft an application on plain paper.
• Step 2: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents with the application.
• Step 3: Submit the completed application along with the necessary documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer located in the respective CD Block or Agriculture Circle.

Selection of Beneficiaries

The selection of eligible farmers will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring prompt assistance to those who apply early.

Contact Information

For further queries or assistance, farmers can reach out to the following officials:

• District Agriculture Officers: For guidance in respective districts.
• Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers: For assistance in relevant sub-divisions.
• District Training Officers: Available in Tura and Shillong for training-related inquiries.
• Agricultural Development Officers: Located in Community and Rural Development Blocks for support.

Official Resource

For more details regarding this scheme, please visit the official website: myScheme.gov.in.