State Rice Mission Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to increase productivity and production of rice through improved technologies and extension methods and, to supply the quality/certified seeds/organic fertilizers at 50% subsidy.
About This Scheme
The “State Rice Mission Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to increase productivity and production of rice through improved technologies and extension methods and, to supply the quality/certified seeds/organic fertilizers at 50% subsidy.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
50 % Subsidy for quality paddy seeds to farmers.
Minor irrigation (Check dam, shallow tube well, etc.)
50 % sale of Power Tillers SRI Tools for demonstration.
Trainings
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Application Process
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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 relevant documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Agriculture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first served basis.
Whom to Contact:
District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
Sub-divisional Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
Agriculture Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
50 % Subsidy for quality paddy seeds to farmers.
Minor irrigation (Check dam, shallow tube well, etc.)
50 % sale of Power Tillers SRI Tools for demonstration.
Trainings
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 relevant documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Agriculture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first served basis.
Whom to Contact:
District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
Sub-divisional Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
Agriculture Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | State Rice Mission Scheme |
| Short Title | SRMSMEGHALAYA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Meghalaya |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Area | Rural |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |