Meghalaya
Farmers Training Institute Scheme
Main benefit
Pattern of Assistance:
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Conditions at a glance
- Work: Farmer
About
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.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
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How to apply
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Application Process:
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The eligible bonafide farmers can apply/write an application on plain paper.
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Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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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.
Common questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The Scheme provides training and demonstration to farmers at the village level and, motivates the farmers to adopt modern Technologies in the field of Agriculture. The Scheme also facilitates exposure visits for farmers to agriculturally advanced states.
Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
Assist in Training and capacity building and sponsoring Progressive/Award winning farmers for Exposure trips within/outside the State.
What is the 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.
Who can apply for the benefit of the scheme?
The bonafide farmers of Meghalaya who are engaged in agriculture can apply under the scheme.
How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?
Bona fide farmers can apply in plain paper to the District Agriculture Officer, Jowai and District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong to avail the benefits of training and exposure visits.
What is the beneficiaries' selection procedure?
The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first served basis.