Meghalaya Fruit Processing Centre Scheme 2026: Training, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The Fruit Processing Centre scheme provides training and capacity building in fruit and vegetable preservation for bonafide farmers in Meghalaya. Selected participants receive practical demonstrations to produce quality food products under the Meg Fruits Products brand. Eligible farmers can apply offline on plain paper at their nearest Horticulture Development Officer.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Practical training in fruit and vegetable processing |
| Ministry / department | Agriculture Department |
| Level | State Government (Meghalaya) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, the Fruit Processing Centre scheme is designed to disseminate technical know-how to farmers, youth entrepreneurs, and housewives. The initiative conducts practical demonstrations highlighting the significance of fruit preservation and instructs candidates on manufacturing commercial items like squashes, jams, jellies, canned fruits, and juices marketed under the brand name Meg Fruits Products.
Benefits
- Practical demonstration and training on fruit and vegetable preservation methods.
- Awareness generation and capacity building in food processing techniques.
- Hands-on skills to manufacture products such as squashes, jams, jelly, canned fruits, and juices under the Meg Fruits Products trade name.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant must be a bonafide farmer actively engaged in agriculture.
Documents required
- Passport-size photograph
- Identity proof
- Other relevant documents as required
How to apply
- 1Write an application on plain paper expressing interest in the fruit processing training.
- 2Attach copies of all mandatory documents, including your identity proof and passport photograph (self-attested if required).
- 3Submit the signed application and attached documents to the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of your CD Block or Horticulture Circle.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Fruit Processing Centre scheme?+
Permanent residents of Meghalaya who are bonafide farmers engaged in agriculture are eligible to apply.
What type of support does the Fruit Processing Centre offer?+
The scheme provides assistance in the form of awareness, capacity building, practical demonstrations, and training on fruit and vegetable processing.
How are beneficiaries selected under this scheme?+
Bonafide farmers are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
What products are made under the training programme?+
Candidates learn to produce items such as squashes, jams, jelly, canned fruits, and juices under the trade name Meg Fruits Products.
How can I apply for this training scheme?+
You can apply by writing an application on plain paper and submitting it along with required documents to the nearest Horticulture Development Officer.
Whom should applicants contact for queries?+
You can contact the District Horticulture Officer, Assistant Director of Horticulture in charge of FP Centers, or the Horticulture Development Officer.
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