Important Facts of the News
- Scheme Name: Post Harvest Marketing Scheme
- Implemented by: Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya
- Purpose: To develop post harvest marketing infrastructure
- Subsidy Support: ₹2,00,000 per eligible Farmers Group/SHG/FIG/FPO for transport vehicles (50 percent subsidy)
- Training Support: ₹189 per farmer per day for training on Post Harvest Management
- Eligibility: Permanent resident of Meghalaya, bonafide farmer with minimum 0.2 hectare owned/leased land
- Application Mode: Offline
- Selection Method: First come, first serve basis
Overview
The Post Harvest Marketing Scheme has been introduced in Meghalaya with the objective of improving post harvest infrastructure and market access for farmers. Through this scheme, farmers and organized groups involved in agricultural activities are supported to strengthen transportation and handling of produce from farms to markets.
Objective of the Scheme
The central aim of the Post Harvest Marketing Scheme is to ensure that farmers have the essential infrastructure and capacity to handle, preserve and market agricultural produce efficiently. This reduces post harvest losses and supports better income realization for farmers in Meghalaya.
Infrastructure Support
The scheme facilitates assistance for the purchase of evacuation vehicles such as pick-up trucks, mini trucks or Tata mobile vehicles. These are provided to Farmers Groups, Farmers Clubs, Self Help Group farmers, Co-operative Societies, Farmers Interest Groups and Farmer Producer Organizations. The financial support is provided at the rate of ₹2,00,000 per group or SHG as a 50 percent subsidy.
Capacity Building and Training
Along with transport support, the scheme also offers daily allowances of ₹189 per farmer for village-level training sessions. These sessions cover various aspects of post harvest management to reduce losses and improve the overall quality of marketable produce.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant must be a genuine farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
- The applicant must own or lease at least 0.2 hectares of land.
How to Apply
The application process is conducted offline. Interested and eligible farmers can submit an application on plain paper along with required documents. The application must be submitted at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer within the concerned block or horticulture circle. Selection of beneficiaries is based on a first come, first serve approach.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Identity proof
- Bank account details or passbook
- Proof of owned or leased land
- Any additional document if required
Contact Points
- Sectoral Officer, Department of Horticulture
- District Horticulture Officer
- Horticulture Development Officer