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Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom

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.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Pattern of Assistance: | Supply of spawns at 50% subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy. | Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any): | Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance1Sale 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 @ ₹22,000/- per unit under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills.50% assistance

Who can apply

The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.; The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the key objective of the scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurised compost to farmers.

Which department has launched this scheme?

Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya

What is the type of assistance/service?

- Supply of Button, Oyster spawns | - Supply of compost to Mushroom growers. | - Construction of compost shed (under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong). | - Financial assistance to Mushroom growers under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills.

What is the pattern of assistance?

(i) Supply of Mushroom spawns at 50%subsidy | (ii) Supply of Compost at 50% subsidy | (iii) Construction of compost shed- 50% assistance | (iv) Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ [?]22,000/- per unit

Who can apply for the scheme?

The bonafide farmers engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more are eligible to apply under the scheme.

How to apply for the scheme?

The bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle/ District Horticulture Officer.

What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?

The bonafide and progressive farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.

Whom to contact?

- District Horticulture Officer | - Assistant Director of Horticulture (Mushroom) Upper Shillong.