Details
The scheme “Maize Development through Cluster Approach” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to increase food grain production in order to attain self-sufficiency by growing high-yielding varieties of maize and also by adopting crop and location-specific production technology.
Benefits
Under the scheme, quality seeds shall be supplied to farmers at subsidized rates for higher yield.
Eligibility
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
The applicant should have sufficient available cultivable land of (0.025 hectares).
Application Process

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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
Sub-Divisional Officer
Agriculture Development Officer

Documents Required
Passport-size photograph
Identity Proof
Documents proof of having sufficient available cultivable land
Any other document as required