Plant Protection Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to control pests and diseases including weeds and rodents of horticultural crops by the distribution of bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Plant Protection Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to control pests and diseases including weeds and rodents of horticultural crops by the distribution of bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
Supply of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance:
1. Free distribution of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents.
2. 50% subsidy sale on Plant protection equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
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.
Application Process
Apply Offline
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.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
Supply of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance:
1. Free distribution of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents.
2. 50% subsidy sale on Plant protection equipment.
Application Process
Apply Offline
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.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Plant Protection Scheme |
| Short Title | PPS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Meghalaya |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |