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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.

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About This 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

₹500 · monthly

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

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.

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    The applicant should be an unemployed rural youth.

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    The applicant should have passed Class X.

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    The applicant should be interested in starting farm-based activities.

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    The applicant should have owned or leased agricultural land.

Required Documents

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    Residential certificate from competent authority
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    Educational Qualification (SSLC) Certificate
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    ST/SC Certificate, if applicable
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    Birth Certificate
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    EPIC
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    Bank Pass Book, copy of the first page of the trainee's own functional Bank Savings Account
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    Two (2) Number of Passport size photographs & 1(one) Stamp Size photograph.
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    Land Document
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    Medical fitness certificate from respective PHC/CHC (Original)
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    Unemployment Certificate
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    Note 01: The unemployment status of a candidate may be included in a Recommendation letter issued by the respective District Level Officers of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Alternatively, a self-certification by a candidate duly endorsed by any Gazetted Officer may also be accepted.
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    Note 02: All the documents should be self-attested by the applicant.
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    Note 03: If Applicant opts for Non-Farm Agri-business/activities, the Land document is not mandatory, but has to indicate "Non-Farm" in this column.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
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:
  1. District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
  2. Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
  3. District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
  4. Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹500

Available In

Meghalaya

Categories

Agriculture,Rural & Environment

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