Tuber Crops Potato, Tapioca, Colocasia

The scheme “Tuber Crops (Potato, Tapioca, Colocasia) Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to boost up production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds, and equipment at 50% subsidy. The Scheme also aims to popularise and encourage the cultivation of tapioca, colocasia, sweet potato, etc.

Pattern of Assistance:

Supply of HYV seeds, pesticides, and sprayers to farmers for sale at a 50% subsidy.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance1To boost up the production of potato by providing quality HYV seed, organic-based plant protection measures, and P.P equipment.50% sale to the farmers.2For the potato seed experimental farm Upper Shillong, all inputs are provided for the purpose of multiplication of Breeder seed into foundation seed potato before distribution to a farmer.NA

1. The applicant/farmer should be a 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 documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.

Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):

Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis.

Whom to Contact:

1. District Horticulture Officer

2. Horticulture Development Officer