Integrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System Or iTEAMS
About this scheme
The scheme “Integrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System Or iTEAMS” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to address the critical issues of enabling and facilitating access to remunerative and sustainable markets for farmers' produce in the most transparent and effective manner through facilitation service iTEAM Dial 1917, whereby farmers can be assisted on the following activities
- 12/6 Physical Connectivity to Markets.
- Access to input suppliers and bidders.
- Tailor-made advisory solutions on crops, Package of practices, Animal Health Care, etc.
- Assured logistics and Transport solutions at the rate of 0.20/kg/km.
- Livelihood options through leasing Agri Response Vehicle.
Benefits
Pattern of Assistance:
- Free Telephonic advisory, Access to Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Transport services.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
- Telephone advice, free mobile SMS to registered farmers, transport service to evacuate farmers' produce to markets at the rate of INR 2.00 per KM per Quintal.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
How to Apply
Online
Registration Process:
- The bonafide farmers of Meghalaya can dial 1917 from any mobile phone to register with 1917 iTEAMS.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
- Open to all farmers and buyers to register.
Whom to Contact:
- Dial the 1917 TOLL-FREE Number to register.
Documents Required
- An active Mobile Number
- Other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the key objective of the Scheme?
The key objective of the Scheme is:-
Addressing the critical issue of enabling and facilitating access to remunerative and sustainable markets for farmers' produce in the most transparent and effective manner through facilitation service iTEAM Dial 1917, whereby farmers can be assisted on the following activities- 12/6 Physical Connectivity to Markets.
- Access to input suppliers and bidders.
- Tailor-made advisory solutions on crops, Package of practices, Animal Health Care, etc.
- Assured logistics and Transport solutions at the rate of 0.20/kg/km or @INR 2.00 per KM per Quintal.
- Livelihood options through leasing Agri Response Vehicle.
- What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
Telephone advice, free mobile sms to registered farmers, transport service to evacuate farmers produce to markets at the rate of INR 2.00 per KM per Quintal.
- What is the pattern of assistance?
Free Telephonic advisory, Access to Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Transport services.
- Who can apply for the benefits of the scheme?
The bonafide farmers having cultivable land and engage in Agriculture can apply.
- How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?
The farmers can dial 1917 from any mobile phone to register with 1917 iTEAMS.
- What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
Open to all farmers and buyers to register.
- Whom to contact?
Dial the 1917 TOLL-FREE Number to register.
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