Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide short-term vocational training for rural educated unemployed youths in agriculture and allied sectors to develop entrepreneurship skills and employment generation.
About the Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme Scheme
The “Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to provide short-term vocational training for rural educated unemployed youths in agriculture and allied sectors to develop entrepreneurship skills and employment generation.
Benefits
> Pattern of Assistance:
- Free short-term training to educated unemployed rural youths.
> Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):
- Training and capacity building.
- Stipend @ ₹500/- per participant per month.
- Seed money @ ₹10,000/- per participant.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be an unemployed rural youth.
- The applicant should have passed Class X.
- The applicant should be interested in starting farm-based activities.
- The applicant should have owned or leased agricultural land.
How to Apply for Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme
Application mode: Offline
> Application Process:
Step 01: The eligible Educated Rural Youths can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the relevant documents at the office of the Principal, Basic Agricultural Training Centre (BATC).
> Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
The selection procedure is based on merit and on the condition that applicants own agricultural land on which they can start their farm-based activities.
> 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme scheme?
The “Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to provide short-term vocational training for rural educated unemploye…
Who is eligible for Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme?
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya. The applicant should be an unemployed rural youth. The applicant should have passed Class X. The applicant should be interested in starting farm-based activities. The applicant should have owned or leased agricultural land.
What benefits does Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme provide?
Pattern of Assistance: Free short-term training to educated unemployed rural youths. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any): Training and capacity building. Stipend @ ₹500/- per participant per month. Seed money @ ₹10,000/- per participant.
How can I apply for Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme?
> Application Process: Step 01: The eligible Educated Rural Youths can apply/write an application on plain paper. Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the re…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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