What is Meghalaya Bamboo & MFP Tribal Scheme?
Meghalaya Bamboo and Minor Forest Produce (MFP) Scheme provides ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 financial support to tribal communities — primarily Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo — engaged in collecting, processing, and value-adding minor forest produce including bamboo, cane/rattan, broom grass (Thysanolaena), honey, lac, medicinal plants, and aromatic herbs. The scheme is implemented through the Forest Department in partnership with MILMa (Meghalaya Integrated Livelihood Mission) and TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation). Processing units, collection centres, and market linkage support are also provided to maximize income for tribal forest-dependent families.
Meghalaya Bamboo & MFP Tribal Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Meghalaya Bamboo and Minor Forest Produce Tribal Scheme 2026 — ₹5,000–₹15,000 for Tribal Forest Communities | MFP Support |
| State | Meghalaya (मेघालय) |
| Launched By | Government of Meghalaya |
| Launch Year | 2017 |
| Benefit | ₹5,000–₹15,000 financial support for tribal communities collecting and processing bamboo and minor forest produce in Meghalaya |
| Category | Tribal Welfare |
| Last Verified | 28 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://meghalaya.gov.in/schemes |
Meghalaya's Bamboo and Minor Forest Produce Scheme is specifically designed for Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribal communities (termed 'nongkynmaw ka shnong' in Khasi — forest community people) who depend on forest produce for their livelihoods. Tribal families collecting bamboo (u dieng synteng), cane/rattan, broom grass (u dieng sla), honey, lac, medicinal herbs, and other forest produce receive ₹5,000–₹15,000 support for tools, processing equipment, and market linkage. Women collectors and SHG groups get priority support.
📌 फायदा: ₹5,000–₹15,000 financial support + processing equipment + TRIFED market linkage for tribal forest produce collectors and processors in Meghalaya
पात्रता:
Member of a recognized tribal community (Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, or other) in Meghalaya, active MFP collector or processor, registered with Forest Department or MILMa, annual non-forest income below ₹2 lakh. Priority to women and SHG members.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Visit the District Forest Office or the nearest Block Development Officer (BDO) in Meghalaya. Alternatively, connect through a MILMa SHG active in your village. Bring tribal (ST) certificate, Aadhaar, Meghalaya domicile certificate, self-declaration of MFP activity, and bank passbook. Women SHGs can apply collectively through MILMa block coordinators.
Benefits of Meghalaya Bamboo & MFP Tribal Scheme
✅ ₹5,000–₹15,000 financial support for tribal communities collecting and processing bamboo and minor forest produce in Meghalaya
Who is Eligible for Meghalaya Bamboo & MFP Tribal Scheme?
- ✓ Member of Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, or other recognized tribal community in Meghalaya
- ✓ Permanent resident of Meghalaya dependent on forest produce collection/processing
- ✓ Active collector or processor of minor forest produce (bamboo, cane, broom grass, honey, medicinal plants, etc.)
- ✓ Registered with the District Forest Department or MILMa SHG
- ✓ Annual income below ₹2 lakh from non-forest sources
- ✓ Priority to women collectors and women SHG groups
Documents Required for Meghalaya Bamboo & MFP Tribal Scheme
How to Apply for Meghalaya Bamboo & MFP Tribal Scheme Online?
- 1Visit meghalaya.gov.in — the application is filed online there
- 2Register yourself; an OTP is sent to the mobile linked with your Aadhaar
- 3Enter the personal, income and bank information the form asks for
- 4Provide clear copies of Aadhaar Card, Meghalaya ST (Tribal) Certificate — Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, or other recognized tribe, Meghalaya Domicile Certificate
- 5Do a final review, submit, and keep the reference number safe
- 6Check progress on the same portal while officials verify your file
Official Government Portal — Meghalaya
Use meghalaya.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗 Apply at meghalaya.gov.in/schemes