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.
About This 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.
Benefits
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Application Process
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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:
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.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
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.
Application Process
Apply 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.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme |
| Short Title | BATCS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| States | Meghalaya |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Rural |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 28 May 2026
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