Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom
The objective of the scheme is to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurized compost to farmers.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurised compost to farmers.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
Supply of spawns at 50% subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
| Sl. No. | Entitlement | Owantum of Assistance |
| 1 | Sale of Button, Oyster spawns, and compost to Mushroom growers at Mushroom Development Centre. | 50% subsidy sale to the growers. |
| 2 | Construction of compost shed under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong. | 50% assistance |
| 3 | Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ ₹22,000/- per unit under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills. | 50% assistance |
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant/farmer should be a permanent 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 required documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a Community Development Block/Horticulture Circle/District Horticulture Officer.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
Bonafide and progressive farmers on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:
1.
District Horticulture Officer
2. Assistant Director of Horticulture (Mushroom) Upper Shillong
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
Supply of spawns at 50% subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance
1Sale of Button, Oyster spawns, and compost to Mushroom growers at Mushroom Development Centre.50% subsidy sale to the growers.
2Construction of compost shed under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong.50% assistance
3Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ ₹22,000/- per unit under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills.50% 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 required documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a Community Development Block/Horticulture Circle/District Horticulture Officer.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
Bonafide and progressive farmers on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:
1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Assistant Director of Horticulture (Mushroom) Upper Shillong
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom |
| Short Title | RCTPM |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Meghalaya |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 16 Apr 2026
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