Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom

The scheme “Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurised compost to farmers.

Pattern of Assistance:

Supply of spawns at 50% subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

**Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance**1Sale of Button, Oyster spawns, and compost to Mushroom growers at Mushroom Development Centre.50% subsidy sale to the growers.2Construction of compost shed under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong.50% assistance3Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ ₹22,000/- per unit under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills.50% assistance

1. The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.

Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.

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 required documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a Community Development Block/Horticulture Circle/District Horticulture Officer.

Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):

Bonafide and progressive farmers on a first come first serve basis.

Whom to Contact:

1. District Horticulture Officer

2. Assistant Director of Horticulture (Mushroom) Upper Shillong