Ramie Crop Scheme

The “Ramie Crop Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to encourage the cultivation of perennial and remunerative textile crops such as Ramie in suitable areas by providing necessary inputs and training.

Pattern of Assistance:

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

Type of Assistance And Entitlement (If any):

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

1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

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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 relevant documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.

Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):

The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land on a 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.

1. Passport-size photograph
2. Identity Proof
3. Documents proof of having sufficient available cultivable land
4. Any other document as required