17
Oct
Floriculture Development Scheme – Meghalaya
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:
Organic fertilizers and micronutrients
Organic-based plant protection (P.P.) chemicals
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
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
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
Preference will be given to bona fide farmers who own at least 0.2 hectares of land.
Farmers must show willingness to invest in future expansion, including planting materials and infrastructure development.
📞 Whom to Contact
District Horticulture Officer
Horticulture Development Officer (Nearest CD Block / Horticulture Circle Office)
📄 Documents Required
Passport-size photograph
Identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
Bank passbook / account details
Land ownership proof (agricultural land documents)
Any other document as specified by the department
