The objectives 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 the crop and location specific production technology.

Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya

The bonafide farmers of Meghalaya who have sufficient available cultivable land (0.025 hectares) can avail the benefits under the scheme.

Under the scheme, quality seeds shall be supplied to farmers at subsidized rates for higher yield thereby enhancing the farmers’ economy.

The bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture circle.

The beneficiaries will be selected on a first come first served basis.

1. Sectoral Officer, Directorate of Agriculture 2. District Agriculture Officer 3. Sub-Divisional Officer 4. Agriculture Development Officer