Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme runs across Meghalaya, helping farmers test how well different crops grow in their region through adaptive research trials on official farms and their own fields. The scheme is actively running for 2026 and is supported by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya.
Agriculture Department, Meghalaya, manages the scheme and helps eligible bonafide farmers adopt modern farming practices using bio-pesticides and bio-agents instead of chemicals. Soil surveys are carried out at research stations, and farmers receive Soil Health Cards and training on soil management to improve their crop yields and land productivity over the long term.
Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme
This state level scheme for Meghalaya connects farmers directly with research infrastructure. Farmers get practical help in understanding what crops suit their soil type best, and the scheme encourages the shift toward natural and bio based inputs for healthier harvests.
Adaptive research trials conducted on farmers' own land are the core of this scheme. The department also provides training on soil care techniques, assists in obtaining official Soil Health Cards, and carries out soil testing and surveys so farmers can make informed decisions about cropping patterns for their fields.
Benefits
Farmers get hands on support through adaptive research conducted in their fields and at official Research Farms. The scheme helps them learn which crops suit their soil best and guides them toward using natural inputs for better harvests.
The core help includes adaptive research trials on farmers' own land, training on soil care methods, assistance in getting official Soil Health Cards, and soil testing and surveys to understand each field's potential for better yields.
Eligibility
Not everyone can apply for this scheme. To be eligible, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya and must be a bonafide farmer actively engaged in agriculture. They must not be an income tax payer and should not have any government employee in their family.
How to Apply
STEP 1 - Go to the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer in your CD Block or Agriculture Circle. Carry a fully filled application written on plain paper with all your details.
STEP 2 - Attach copies of all the required documents, making sure they are self-attested where needed.
STEP 3 - Submit the signed application along with the documents at the office. The authorities will select eligible bonafide farmers on a first come first served basis.
Keep the following documents ready before you visit the office:
- A recent passport-size photograph.
- Valid identity proof.
- Official proof confirming you are a farmer.
- Any other relevant documents asked for by the local office.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Meghalaya |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural and Environment |
| Target Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Sub Category | Soil health |
| Benefit Type | In Kind |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture Department |
| Implementing Agency | Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya |
| Official Website | megagriculture.gov.in |
FAQ's
What is the objective of this scheme?
The scheme helps conduct adaptive research trials on different crops at Research Farms and farmers' fields, checking how well they adapt and testing the use of bio-pesticides and bio-agents for better harvests.
Which department manages this scheme?
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya runs this scheme through the Agriculture Department at the state level.
Who can apply?
Any bonafide farmer who is a permanent resident of Meghalaya and is actively engaged in agriculture can apply, provided they are not income tax payers and do not have any government employee in their family.
What kind of help does the scheme provide?
Farmers get training on soil management, Soil Health Cards, and soil surveys to improve their land productivity using bio-pesticides and bio-agents instead of chemical inputs.
How should I apply?
Write an application on plain paper, attach all required documents, and submit it at the nearest Agriculture Development Officer's office at your local CD Block or Agriculture Circle.
How are beneficiaries chosen?
Eligible bonafide farmers are selected on a first come first served basis by the department.
Whom can I contact for help?
You can reach out to the District Agriculture Officers, Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers, District Training Officers at Tura/Shillong, or your local Agricultural Development Officer at the Community and Rural Development Block.
What is the official website?
You can find the scheme details on the official site at megagriculture.gov.in.