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Farmers Training Institute Scheme

The objective of the scheme is to provide training to farmers at the village level on updated and innovative agriculture technology. The Training Institute facilitates exposure visits for farmers to agriculturally advanced states.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Pattern of Assistance: | - Farmers are imparted specialised training at the center including in the farmers' field. | - Exposure programmes and field tours are also conducted for farmers' groups. | Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any): | - Assist in Training and capacity building and sponsoring Progressive/Award winning farmers for Exposure trips within/outside the State.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.; The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The Scheme provides training and demonstration to farmers at the village level and, motivates the farmers to adopt modern Technologies in the field of Agriculture. The Scheme also facilitates exposure visits for farmers to agriculturally advanced states.

Which department has launched this scheme?

Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya

What is the type of assistance/entitlement?

Assist in Training and capacity building and sponsoring Progressive/Award winning farmers for Exposure trips within/outside the State.

What is the pattern of assistance?

Farmers are imparted specialised training at the center including in the farmers' field. Exposure programmes and field tours are also conducted for farmers' groups.

Who can apply for the benefit of the scheme?

The bonafide farmers of Meghalaya who are engaged in agriculture can apply under the scheme.

How to apply for the benefits of the scheme?

Bona fide farmers can apply in plain paper to the District Agriculture Officer, Jowai and District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong to avail the benefits of training and exposure visits.

What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?

The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first served basis.