Name of the Scheme | Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) |
Objectives | Mobilising and supporting farmers the use of bio-pesticides and bio-agents by distribution of such products to encourage organic crop production. |
Pattern Of Assistance | Distribution of bio-pesticide and other IPM tools to farmers. Sale of Sprayers and Plant Protection Equipments. |
Type Of Assistance And Entitlement (If Any) | 1. Free distribution of Bio pesticides and other IPM tools 2. 50% subsidy sale on Plant Protection Equipments |
Eligibility Criteria | Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture. |
How to Avail | Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle |
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s) | Bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land on first come first served basis. |
Whom to Contact | 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. |