The objective of the scheme is to encourage cultivation of perennial and remunerative textile crop such as Ramie in suitable areas by providing necessary inputs and training.

Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya

The bonafide farmers of Meghalaya who are engaged in agriculture can avail the benefits under the scheme.

To provide planting materials, degumming and decorticating machines to the farmers.

Quality planting materials, organic manure, bio-pesticides at subsidised rate and farmers training.

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

The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first served basis.

1. District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts. 2. Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions. 3. District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong. 4. Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.