Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme
About Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme
The “Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to conduct adaptive research trials on different crops in the Research Farms and in Farmers' Fields for adaptability and use of bio-pesticides/bio-agents.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
- Adaptive research at farmers' field.
Type of Assistance And Entitlement (If Any):
- Training on Soil management, Providing Soil Health Cards, Conducting soil surveys, etc.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
How to 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 the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Agriculture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:
- District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts
- Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions
- District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong
- Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Identity Proof
- Documents proof of being a farmer
- Any other document as required
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to conduct adaptive research trials on different crops in the Research Farms and in Farmer's Fields for adaptability and use of bio-pesticides/bio-agents.
- Which department has launched this scheme?
Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya
- Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Any bonafide farmer of Meghalaya engaged in agriculture can avail of the benefits of the scheme.
- What is the pattern of assistance?
Adaptive research at farmers field.
- What is the type of assistance/service?
Training on Soil management, Providing Soil Health Cards, Conducting soil surveys etc.
- How to apply for the scheme?
The bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Agriculture Circle.
- What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first served basis.
- Whom to contact?
- District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
- Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
- District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
- Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.
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