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.

Offline application

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.