The Supply of Agriculture Machineries Scheme, is a program of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, which is meant to empower farmers by mechanising them. With this scheme, the qualified farmers have the opportunity to acquire key farming machineries including Power Tillers, Reapers and Harvesters at very subsidised costs.
The scheme aims at increasing productivity, minimizing manual labour and ensuring efficient farming processes in Meghalaya by providing modern equipment at low cost.
Key Benefits
Pattern of Assistance
A subsidy of 50 percent is given to farmers on the acquisition of approved agricultural machinery including:
- Power Tillers
- Reapers
- Harvesters
- Other essential farm equipment
This is a huge financial support that will see the small and marginal farmers implement mechanised farming, as well as enhancing the total crop yield.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the scheme should have the following requirements:
- Should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- Should be a genuine farmer who is in active practice of farming.
These criteria make sure that the real farmers get the direct benefit of the drive made by the government in mechanisation.
Application Process
Mode of Application: Offline
The application to the scheme is easy, and here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Write an application on plain paper addressed to the concerned Agriculture Office.
Step 2: Include self attested copy of all the necessary documents.
Step 3: Hand the application with the documents to the Agriculture Development Officer at his or her closest CD Block or Agriculture Circle Office.
Selection Procedure
The selection of the eligible farmers is done on a first come first served basis and this makes the process fair and transparent.
Documents Required
Applicants must attach the following documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Valid identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, etc.)
- Bank passbook or account details
- Proof of being a practising farmer
- Any other document as specified by the department
Whom to Contact
For further details or assistance, farmers may contact:
- District Agriculture Officer of the concerned district
- Sub-Divisional Officer (Agriculture) of the respective sub-division
- Agriculture Development Officer of the concerned Community and Rural Development Block
- Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Mechanical) of the district
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the objective of the Supply of Agriculture Machineries Scheme?
To supply modern farm machinery to farmers on subsidised prices and encourage farm mechanisation in Meghalaya.
2. Which department has launched this scheme?
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of Meghalaya has introduced the scheme.
3. Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Meghalaya is home to permanent residents who are bonafide farmers and actively greater in agriculture.
4. What is the pattern of assistance?
Agricultural machinery including power tillers, reapers, and harvesters are subsidized by the government to people who qualify as farmers (50 percent).
5. What type of assistance is provided?
Sale of agriculture machines and equipments under subsidies.
6. How can one apply for the scheme?
The applications should be made offline by the closest Agriculture Development Officer either at the CD Block or Agriculture Circle.
7. How are beneficiaries selected?
Selection is done on a first come first served basis.
8. Whom should applicants contact for more information?
In their respective regions, farmers can call the District Agriculture officers, Sub-Divisional officers, Agriculture Development officers or the Assistant Agriculture engineer (Mechanical).
Conclusion
The Supply of Agriculture Machineries Scheme is a significant milestone to modern and sustainable agriculture in Meghalaya. Government has introduced a subsidy that gives a 50 percentage subsidy on essential equipment to make farming more efficient, productive and profitable. This is because farmers are advised to apply early in order to take advantage of this good opportunity.
