The objective of the scheme is to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurized compost to farmers.
Department: · Level: state · State: Meghalaya
> **Pattern of Assistance:** Supply of spawns at 50% subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy. > **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):** **Sl. No.****Entitlement****Owantum of Assistance**1Sale of Button, Oyster spawns, and compost to Mushroom growers at Mushroom Development Centre.50% subsidy sale to the growers.2Construction of compost shed under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong.50% assistance3Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ â‚ą22,000/- per unit under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills.50% assistance
1. The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya. 1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more. **Note:** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
**Offline** > **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 required documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a Community Development Block/Horticulture Circle/District Horticulture Officer. > **Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):** Bonafide and progressive farmers on a first come first serve basis. > **Whom to Contact:** 1. [District Horticulture Officer](https://megagriculture.gov.in/PUBLIC/contacts_horticulture.aspx) 2. Assistant Director of Horticulture (Mushroom) Upper Shillong