WCDCLS

Winter Cropping & Development of Cultivable Land Scheme

The Winter Cropping & Development of Cultivable Land Scheme focuses on increasing agricultural cultivation during the winter season in Meghalaya by promoting diverse crops beyond paddy. It offers training, technology support, and free distribution of agricultural inputs, including high-yielding seeds and bio-fertilizers, to enhance the productivity of various crops such as cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables during the Rabi season.

State Composite

States / UT: Meghalaya

Nodal department: Agriculture Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Agricultural Inputs- seeds, fertilizer etc.

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Agriculture, Farmer, Cultivation, Training, Technology Support, Subsidy On Inputs, Free Distribution Of Inputs

Details

The scheme “Winter Cropping & Development of Cultivable Land” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objectives of the scheme are as follows:

  • To bring more areas under cultivation during the normally lean winter season under different crops other than paddy.
  • To increase production and productivity of various crops like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables during Rabi Season.

Note: This availability of the above state plan scheme in any particular year is subject to the availability of funds and necessary sanction by the State Government. The continuation of any scheme in a particular year is also subject to the discretion of the State Government. Farmers are therefore advised to check the availability of any scheme with the respective District Agriculture Officers.

Benefits

  • Pattern of Assistance:
  • Training, Extension, Technology Support, and Subsidy on Inputs. > Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
  • Free distribution of Agril inputs i.e. High Yielding Varieties, Seeds, bio-pesticides/bio-fertilizers/fencing materials
  • Conduct of farmers& 39; training/ awareness programme
  • Construction of water conservation structures i.e. check dams, and water harvesting ponds to facilitate Rabi cultivation

Pattern of Assistance:

  • Training, Extension, Technology Support, and Subsidy on Inputs.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

  • Free distribution of Agril inputs i.e. High Yielding Varieties, Seeds, bio-pesticides/bio-fertilizers/fencing materials.
  • Conduct of farmers' training/ awareness programme.
  • Construction of water conservation structures i.e. check dams, and water harvesting ponds to facilitate Rabi cultivation.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
  • The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

Exclusions


Application Process

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 Horticulture 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:

  • Sectoral Officer, Directorate of Agriculture
  • District Agriculture Officer of the concerned districts
  • Sub-Divisional Officer of the concerned sub-divisions
  • Agriculture Development Officer of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the objective of the scheme?
The objectives of the scheme are as follows: * To bring more areas under cultivation during the normally lean winter season under different crops other than paddy. * To increase production and productivity of various crops like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables during Rabi Season.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
The bonafide farmers of Meghalaya who are engaged in agriculture can avail the benefits under the scheme.
What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
1. Free distribution of Agril inputs i.e. seeds, bio-pesticides/bio-fertilizers/fencing materials. 2. Conduct of farmers' training/ awareness programme. 3. Construction of water conservation structures i.e. check dams, and water harvesting ponds to facilitate Rabi cultivation.
What is the pattern of assistance?
Training, Extension, Technology Support, and Subsidy on Inputs.
How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?
The bonafide farmers who are engaged in agriculture can apply in plain paper to the nearest Horticulture 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 serve basis.
Whom to contact?
Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through: 1. Sectoral Officer, Directorate of Agriculture 2. District Agriculture Officer 3. Sub-Divisional Officer 4. Agriculture Development Officer

References

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