Post Harvest Marketing Scheme

The “Post Harvest Marketing Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for the creation of post harvest marketing infrastructure. Under the scheme, assistance is provided for evacuation facilities like pick-up trucks/ mini trucks/Tata mobile to the Farmers Groups/ Farmers Clubs/ SHG farmers Co-Operative Societies/ FIG/ FPOs, etc. for transportation of farm produce to the market.

Pattern of Assistance:

• Creation of infrastructural facilities for post harvest marketing, Grading Units etc.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):

**Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance**1Evacuation facilities like pick-up trucks/ mini trucks/ Tata mobile to the Farmers Groups/ Farmers Clubs/ SHG farmers Co-Operative Societies/ FIG/ FPOs etc. for transportation of farm produce to the market.₹2,000,00/- per Group or SHG. (50% Subsidy)2Village level Farmers training on Post Harvest Management.₹189/ day/farmer. (Daily allowance)

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
3. The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.

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 the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.

Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):

The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.

Whom to Contact:

1. Sectoral Officer, Department of Horticulture

2. District Horticulture Officer

3. Horticulture Development Officer.