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Agriculture Schemes

Name of the SchemeBasic Agriculture Training Centre
ObjectivesProviding short-term vocational training for rural educated unemployed youths in agriculture and allied sectors to develop entrepreneurship skills and employment generation.
Pattern Of AssistanceFree short term training to educated umemployed rural youths.
Type Of Assistance And Entitlement (If Any)Training, capacity building
Eligibility CriteriaEducated unemployed rural youths who are interested in starting farm based activities and having owned or leased agriculture land.
How to AvailBonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Agriculture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s)Bonafide farmers on first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact1. 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.