Meghalaya MBDA Enterprise Scheme — Full Details for Tribal Entrepreneurs
Meghalaya MBDA Enterprise Scheme — Government of Meghalaya
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Meghalaya MBDA Enterprise Scheme — Quick Info
| Scheme Name | Meghalaya Basin Development Authority Enterprise Scheme 2026 — ₹50,000–₹3 Lakh for Tribal Entrepreneurs | MBDA Meghalaya |
| State / UT | Meghalaya (Meghalaya) |
| Launch Year | 2013 |
| Benefit | ₹50,000–₹3 lakh enterprise seed fund + MBDA skill training + market linkage for tribal SHG and individual entrepreneurs in Meghalaya |
| Official Website | https://meghalaya.gov.in/schemes |
What is Meghalaya MBDA Enterprise Scheme?
Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA) Enterprise Scheme provides ₹50,000–₹3 lakh seed funding to tribal entrepreneurs organized through SHGs in Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Garo Hills. MBDA's integrated approach links watershed management with livelihoods — supporting enterprises in agriculture value addition, bamboo processing, dairy (Garo cattle), fisheries (rivers and jheel fishing), horticulture, eco-tourism, and traditional handicrafts. Village Dorbar Shnong (Khasi/Jaintia areas) and Nokma councils (Garo areas) endorse enterprise proposals. Contact MBDA through Block Development Officer or visit meghalaya.gov.in.
Meghalaya MBDA Enterprise Scheme Benefits
✅ ₹50,000–₹3 lakh enterprise seed fund + MBDA skill training + market linkage for tribal SHG and individual entrepreneurs in Meghalaya
Meghalaya MBDA Enterprise Scheme Eligibility
Permanent Meghalaya tribal resident (Khasi/Jaintia/Garo), MBDA SHG member, eligible enterprise sector, income below ₹3 lakh, MBDA CRP registration, willing to attend training and monitoring.
Required Documents
- ✓ Aadhaar Card
- ✓ Meghalaya ST (Tribal) Certificate
- ✓ SHG membership certificate or MBDA village enterprise cluster enrollment proof
- ✓ Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked, SHG account preferred)
- ✓ Income Certificate (below ₹3 lakh)
- ✓ Enterprise proposal / business plan (one page minimum)
- ✓ Passport-size photograph
- ✓ Village Council / Dorbar Shnong / Nokma endorsement letter
How to Apply for Meghalaya MBDA Enterprise Scheme?
Join MBDA SHG through Block Development Officer or CRP → attend enterprise planning meetings → prepare enterprise proposal → submit to MBDA Block/District office → field appraisal → enterprise seed fund released in phases to SHG account.
- 1Join or form an MBDA-recognized SHG in your village through the Block Development Officer or MBDA Community Resource Person (CRP)
- 2Attend MBDA livelihood planning and enterprise development meetings in your village or block
- 3Prepare an enterprise proposal with guidance from the MBDA Community Resource Person
- 4Submit the proposal and documents to the Block Mission Unit or MBDA District office
- 5MBDA appraisal team verifies enterprise feasibility and SHG credentials through field visit
- 6On approval, enterprise seed fund of ₹50,000–₹3 lakh is released to the SHG account in phases linked to enterprise milestones
Official Website — Meghalaya
Apply directly on the Government of Meghalaya website. Application is completely free — do not pay anyone.
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