State Rice Mission Scheme

The “State Rice Mission 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 increase productivity and production of rice through improved technologies and extension methods and, to supply the quality/certified seeds/organic fertilizers at 50% subsidy.

Pattern of Assistance:

• Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

1. 50 % Subsidy for quality paddy seeds to farmers.
2. Minor irrigation (Check dam, shallow tube well, etc.)
3. 50 % sale of Power Tillers SRI Tools for demonstration.
4. Trainings

1. The applicant 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 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 shall be selected on a first come first served basis.

Whom to Contact:

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