Floriculture Development Scheme

The scheme “Floriculture Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to motivate the farmers to take up floriculture (traditional and non-traditional flowers) as a commercial venture through the distribution of planting materials and other inputs.

Pattern of Assistance:

• By providing good quality flower planting material at 50% subsidy and low cost polyhouse free of cost with a minimum of 100sqm/unit area.

Type of Assistance:

• To motivate farmers by cultivating low volume high-value crops to increase economic income. Under this aspect, poly house and good quality flower planting materials including organic fertilizers, micronutrients, and organic-based and P.P chemicals and drip irrigation are provided.

1. The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

Offline application

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 having a minimum area of 0.2 (hectares) willing to invest for future expansion in terms of planting materials, infrastructures, etc.

Whom to Contact:

1. District Horticulture Officer

2. Horticulture Development Officer