Seed Testing Laboratory Scheme

The “Seed Testing Laboratory Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to assist seed testing services to farmers to ensure the viability and purity of seed to be sown.

Pattern of Assistance:

• Popularising seed testing services to farmers.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

• Seed testing service and training for all farmers.

1. The applicant should be a 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 relevant documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.

Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):

The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land on a first come first served basis.

Whom to Contact:

1. District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
2. Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
3. District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
4. Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.