Basic Agriculture Training Centre 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.

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.

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2. The applicant should be an unemployed rural youth.
3. The applicant should have passed Class X.
4. The applicant should be interested in starting farm-based activities.
5. The applicant should have owned or leased agricultural land.

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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.

1. Residential certificate from competent authority
   1. Educational Qualification (SSLC) Certificate
   2. ST/SC Certificate, if applicable
   3. Birth Certificate
   4. EPIC
   5. Bank Pass Book, copy of the first page of the trainee's own functional Bank Savings Account
   6. Two (2) Number of Passport size photographs & 1(one) Stamp Size photograph.
   7. Land Document
   8. Medical fitness certificate from respective PHC/CHC (Original)
   9. Unemployment Certificate

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.
Note 02: All the documents should be self-attested by the applicant.
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.