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Seed Testing Laboratory Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to assist seed testing services to farmers to ensure the viability and purity of seed to be sown.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Pattern of Assistance: | - Popularising seed testing services to farmers. | Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any): | - Seed testing service and training for all farmers.

Who can apply

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

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is Seed Testing Laboratory Scheme?

Seed Testing Laboratory Scheme intends to assist seed testing services to farmers to ensure the viability and purity of seed to be sown.

Which department has launched this scheme?

Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya

Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?

The bonafide farmers of Meghalaya who are engaged in agriculture are eligible to apply under this scheme.

What is the pattern of assistance?

Popularising seed testing services to farmers.

What is the type of assistance/service?

Seed testing service and training for farmers.

How to apply for the scheme?

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

What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?

The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land on a first come first served basis.

Whom to contact?

- District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts | - Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions | - District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong | - Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks