About this agriculture 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.
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 at a glance
| Scheme name | Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme (BATCS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Agriculture Department |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Meghalaya |
| Official portal | megagriculture.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government Of Meghalaya |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 🏘️Rural
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Pattern of Assistance:
- Free short-term training to educated unemployed rural youths.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):
- Training and capacity building.
- Stipend @ Rs. 500/- per participant per month.
- Seed money @ Rs. 10,000/- per participant.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be an unemployed rural youth.
- The applicant should have passed Class X.
- The applicant should be interested in starting farm-based activities.
- The applicant should have owned or leased agricultural land.
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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.
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.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
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:
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The key objective is to provide short-term vocational training for rural educated unemployed youths in agriculture and allied sectors to develop entrepreneurship skills and employment generation.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Class X passed unemployed rural youths who own or have leased agricultural land and who are interested in starting farm-based activities for their livelihood.
What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
I) Stipend @ Rs. 500/- per participant per month
ii) Seed money @ Rs. 10,000/- per participant.
How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?
Educated rural youths can apply in plain paper to Principal, BATC.
What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
The selection procedure is based on merit and on the condition that applicants own agriculture land on which they can start their farm-based activities.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- FAQs megagriculture.gov.in (PDF)
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