Horticulture Schemes

Name of the Scheme	REGIONAL CENTRE FOR TRAINING AND PRODUCTION OF MUSHROOM
Objectives	To train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation, to supply quality spawn and pasteurised compost to farmers.
Pattern Of Assistance	Supply of spawns at 50%subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy.

Type Of Assistance And Entitlement (IF Any)	Entitlement	Owantum of Assistance
	1.Sale of Button, Oyster spawns and compost to Mushroom growers at Mushroom Development Centre.	1.50% subsidy sale to the growers.
	2.Construction of compost shed under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong.	2. 50% assistance.
	3. Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ ` 22,000 per unit under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills.	3. 50% assistance.

Eligibility Criteria	Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at 0.2 (hectares) or more.
How to Avail	Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s)	Bonafide and progressive farmers on first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact	1.District Horticulture Officer 2.Assistant Director of Horticulture (Mushroom) Upper Shillong.