Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Meghalaya Launches Floriculture Mission with Rs 240 Crore Investment
The Meghalaya government is investing Rs 240 crore over three years to make the state a big flower-growing center.
This project, called Floriculture Mission 1.0, aims to help over 3,000 farmers by giving them money for things like seeds and training.
They will focus on growing special flowers such as orchids and lilies that people like to buy.
The government expects this to help farmers make more money and also hopes to make around Rs 600 crore in profit from it.
They have also partnered with some companies to provide expertise and help with selling the flowers.
Meghalaya government launched Floriculture Mission 1.0 with a Rs 240 crore investment.
The mission aims to transform Meghalaya into a floriculture hub over three years.
Over 3,000 farmers will benefit, each receiving a Rs 7 lakh subsidy.
The focus is on high-value flowers like orchids and oriental lilium for domestic and international markets.
The government anticipates a direct profit of Rs 600 crore from the initiative.
- Who
- The Meghalaya state government and over 3,000 farmers.
- What
- The Meghalaya government launched Floriculture Mission 1.0.
- When
- Launched with a 3-year duration.
- Where
- Meghalaya, Northeast India.
- Why
- To make Meghalaya a floriculture hub, increase farmer incomes, and diversify livelihoods.
- Mission Name
- Floriculture Mission 1.0
- Total Investment
- Rs 240 crore
- Duration
- 3 years
- Targeted Beneficiaries
- Over 3,000 farmers
- Subsidy per Beneficiary
- Rs 7 lakh
- Focus Flowers
- Orchids, Oriental Lilium
- Projected Profit
- Rs 600 crore
