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Basic Agriculture Training Centre 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.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

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.

Who can apply

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.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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 @ [?]500/- per participant per month | ii) Seed money @ [?]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.