Floriculture Development Scheme – Meghalaya 🌸
The “Floriculture Development Scheme” is an initiative by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The main objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers to adopt floriculture — both traditional and non-traditional flower cultivation — as a commercial and income-generating activity. Through this program, the government provides planting materials, inputs, and infrastructure support to boost flower production and enhance farmers’ livelihoods.
🌼 Key Benefits
1. Subsidy on Planting Materials:
Farmers receive high-quality flower planting materials at a 50% subsidy, helping them reduce input costs and improve yield.
2. Free Polyhouse Setup:
The scheme provides a low-cost polyhouse (minimum 100 sqm/unit) free of cost to help farmers cultivate flowers under controlled environmental conditions.
3. Input Support:
Farmers are provided with essential materials, including:
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Organic fertilizers and micronutrients
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Organic-based plant protection (P.P.) chemicals
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Drip irrigation systems
4. Promotion of High-Value Crops:
The scheme motivates farmers to grow low-volume, high-value crops like flowers to increase their economic income and create sustainable agri-business opportunities.
👩🌾 Eligibility Criteria
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The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
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The applicant should be a bona fide farmer actively engaged in agriculture.
📝 Application Process (Offline Mode)
Step 1: Write an application on plain paper as a request to apply for the scheme.
Step 2: Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the application to your nearest Horticulture Development Officer at the CD Block or Horticulture Circle Office.
⚙️ Selection Process
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Preference will be given to bona fide farmers who own at least 0.2 hectares of land.
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Farmers must show willingness to invest in future expansion, including planting materials and infrastructure development.
📞 Whom to Contact
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District Horticulture Officer
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Horticulture Development Officer (Nearest CD Block / Horticulture Circle Office)
📄 Documents Required
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Passport-size photograph
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Identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
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Bank passbook / account details
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Land ownership proof (agricultural land documents)
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Any other document as specified by the department