Farmers Training Institute Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide training to farmers at the village level on updated and innovative agriculture technology. The Training Institute facilitates exposure visits for farmers to agriculturally advanced states.
About the Farmers Training Institute Scheme Scheme
The “Farmers Training Institute 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 training to farmers at the village level on updated and innovative agriculture technology. The Training Institute facilitates exposure visits for farmers to agriculturally advanced states. The Scheme also facilitates exposure visits for farmers within and outside the State.
Benefits
> Pattern of Assistance:
- Farmers are imparted specialised training at the center including in the farmers' field.
- Exposure programmes and field tours are also conducted for farmers' groups.
> Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
- Assist in Training and capacity building and sponsoring Progressive/Award winning farmers for Exposure trips within/outside the State.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
How to Apply for Farmers Training Institute Scheme
Application mode: Offline
> Application Process:
Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmers 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 District Agriculture Officer and District Training Officer.
> Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first served basis.
> 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 Farmers Training Institute Scheme scheme?
The “Farmers Training Institute 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 training to farmers at the village level on updated and innovative…
Who is eligible for Farmers Training Institute Scheme?
The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
What benefits does Farmers Training Institute Scheme provide?
Pattern of Assistance: Farmers are imparted specialised training at the center including in the farmers&39; field. Exposure programmes and field tours are also conducted for farmers&39; groups. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any): Assist in Training and capacity building and sponsoring Prog…
How can I apply for Farmers Training Institute Scheme?
> Application Process: Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmers 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 relevan…
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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