Plantation Crop Development Scheme
The objectives of the scheme are to boost up the area and production of all plantation crops like Arecanut, Cashewnut, Coconut, Pineapple etc., and to provide a 50 % subsidy for planting materials and construction of a soakage tank.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Plantation Crop Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to boost up the area and production of all plantation crops like Arecanut, Cashewnut, Coconut, Pineapple etc., and to provide 50 % subsidy planting materials and construction of soakage tank.
Benefits
Type of assistance:
Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for purchasing of planting materials, and polypipes.
Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for the construction of soakage tank.
Pattern of assistance:
One-year assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Application Process
Apply 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
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Type of assistance:
Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for purchasing of planting materials, and polypipes.
Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for the construction of soakage tank.
Pattern of assistance:
One-year assistance.
Application Process
Apply 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
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Plantation Crop Development Scheme |
| Short Title | PCDS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Meghalaya |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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