Vegetable Development Scheme (State Plan), Meghalaya
Small and marginal vegetable growers get seed at 75% subsidy, a 100 sq m polyhouse fully paid, trellis up to 200 sq m fully paid, and 50% off UV film, shade net, sprayers, mulch film, pipes and tools.
- Lead benefit
- 75%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 4each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 1kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
Hybrid, high-yielding and open-pollinated vegetable seed sold to you at 75% off.
What the document says, word for word
Status unknown: the Directorate’s FAQ is undated (file named 2025) and we found no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line naming this scheme. Ask the District Horticulture Officer whether it is running this year.
“(i) 75% subsidy sale of hybrid, HYV and OP quality vegetable seeds.”A 100 sq m polyhouse for off-season vegetables, fully paid; or full help to repair up to 100 sq m of an existing polyhouse.
What the document says, word for word
Status unknown: the Directorate’s FAQ is undated (file named 2025) and we found no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line naming this scheme. Ask the District Horticulture Officer whether it is running this year.
“(ii) 100% assistance for 100 sqm per unitarea of polyhouse. … (v) 100% assistance limited to 100sqm for repair of polyhouses where structures are intact.”Trellis for squash and other creepers, up to 200 sq m per farmer, fully paid.
What the document says, word for word
Status unknown: the Directorate’s FAQ is undated (file named 2025) and we found no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line naming this scheme. Ask the District Horticulture Officer whether it is running this year.
“(iii) 100% assistance limited to 200 sqm per beneficiary in trellis making.”Half the price of UV film, shade net, sprayers, mulch film, HDPE/PVC pipes and garden tools.
What the document says, word for word
Status unknown: the Directorate’s FAQ is undated (file named 2025) and we found no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line naming this scheme. Ask the District Horticulture Officer whether it is running this year.
“(iv) 50% subsidy for other inputs like UV Film, Shadenet, Sprayers, Mulching film, HDPE Pipes, PVC Pipes, garden tools.”How much can I claim?
Enter project cost to see the figure.
Status unknown: the Directorate’s FAQ is undated (file named 2025) and we found no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line naming this scheme. Ask the District Horticulture Officer whether it is running this year.
Who can apply
- Small or marginal farmer
Papers you need
- Application written on plain paper (no set form), given through the Horticulture Development Officer of your block or circle, or the District Horticulture Officer (FAQ Q.5, p.19)
How to apply
- Only bona fide small and marginal farmers of Meghalaya can apply (FAQ, Vegetable Development Scheme, Q.4).
- Write an application on plain paper and give it to the Horticulture Development Officer of your C&RD Block or Horticulture Circle, or to the District Horticulture Officer. (Q.5)
- Applications are checked for suitable cultivable land and a source of irrigation (Q.6).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.