Sarkari Yojana

Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme For Women Farmers And Farmers

Gujarat
Quick Summary: A Gujarat government programme that trains women farmers, male farmers and rural youth in scientific agriculture through camps, courses, Krishimela events and study tours within the state, outside it and abroad.

About Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme For Women Farmers And Farmers

The Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, launched the scheme “Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme for Women Farmers and Farmers”. It was approved as part of a gender audit programme for higher-yielding varieties and a training-n-education programme meant for farmers. Women today play an increasingly active part in every area of development, and women farmers contribute substantially to farm work. With this in view, the Government of Gujarat approved the “Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme for Women Farmers” in the year: 2012-13, and from the year 2013-14 the programme was sanctioned as a joint one. Through this programme, chosen women farmers, male farmers and young people receive training-n-guidance on scientific methods in agriculture and allied fields, and are also briefed on development schemes run by the state and central governments. For the year 2018-19, the scheme received sanction on Date: 11-04-2018. Its training activities include the following: Training Activities :

  • Village-level Pre-Seasonal Camp
  • Four-day Institutional Training Course
  • Five-day Training for Youth
  • Village-level Sharing Followup Camps
  • Krishimela featuring Krishi Stalls, Competition and Seminar
  • 7-day In State Educational Inspiration Study Tour
  • 10-day Out of the Educational Inspiration Study Tour
  • 10-day International Educational Inspiration Study Tour
  • Sharing Workshop at State level

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Directorate Of Agriculture, Government Of Gujarat

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Apr 2012

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme For Women Farmers And Farmers, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only those whose permanent residence lies in Gujarat…

Only those whose permanent residence lies in Gujarat State may apply.

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Applications are open to farm families, including women…

Applications are open to farm families, including women farmers, male farmers, and youth.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme For Women Farmers And Farmers provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Chosen women farmers, male farmers and youth receive…

Chosen women farmers, male farmers and youth receive training-n-guidance on scientific practices in agriculture and allied sectors.

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Selected participants are given up-to-date information on farming…

Selected participants are given up-to-date information on farming matters.

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Selected participants are made aware of development schemes…

Selected participants are made aware of development schemes of the state and central governments.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Photo identity card approved by the Government, such…

Photo identity card approved by the Government, such as an Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card

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A recent Passport Size Photograph of the applicant

A recent Passport Size Photograph of the applicant

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Certificate of caste (only where relevant)

Certificate of caste (only where relevant)

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2012-04-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme For Women Farmers And Farmers through the offline application process outlined below.

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Applicants wishing to join the training should go…

Applicants wishing to join the training should go to the district's nearest Farmer Training Centre, or approach the Village Level Worker (Gram Sevak), and ask for the scheme's application form.

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Complete all compulsory fields on the form, affix…

Complete all compulsory fields on the form, affix a passport-sized photograph and enclose the required documents.

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Hand over the form and documents to the…

Hand over the form and documents to the designated receiving authority.

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Once verification is completed, the applicant can become…

Once verification is completed, the applicant can become entitled to the benefits of the scheme.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References