Integrated Agriculture Training Centre Scheme

Description
The “Integrated Agriculture Training Centre IATC Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to provide training for enhancing the skills of farmers besides imparting updated agricultural technologies to departmental functionaries. Awareness Programmes/ trainings conducted periodically.

Benefits
• Conduct trainings and awareness programmes.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2. - The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity Proof
• Documents proof of being a farmer
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The 'Integrated Agriculture Training Centre (IATC) Scheme' intends to provide training for enhancing the skills of farmers besides imparting updated agricultural technologies to departmental functionaries. Awareness Programmes/training conducted periodically.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya

Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: The bonafide farmers of Meghalaya engaged in agriculture are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Q: What is the pattern of assistance?
A: Conduct trainings and awareness programmes.

Q: How to apply for the scheme?
A: The bonafide farmers can approach the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block / Agriculture circle.

Q: What is the beneficiaries’ selection procedure?
A: The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first served basis.

Q: Whom to contact?
A: 1. District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
2. Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
3. District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
4. Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.