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Top Working Program

Horticulture and Food Processing Department

Last updated: 14 Apr 2026

Overview

The scheme aims to transform local varieties of Mango, Ber, Amla, and other indigenous plants into improved varieties. It also provides 20 days of Top Working training to unemployed rural youth.

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Description
The scheme “Top Working Program” launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh, aims to enhance horticultural productivity by training rural unemployed youth to convert local fruit plant species into improved varieties and providing financial assistance for grafting activities.

Benefits
• **Training Benefit:** Provision of 20-day training on top working techniques to rural unemployed youth. - **Tool Kit Distribution:** Each trainee is provided with a tool kit worth up to ₹400/- during the training period. - **Financial Incentive for Successful Grafting:** A payment of ₹10/- per successfully grafted tree is provided once the branches reach approximately 2 feet in length.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
2. - The applicant must belong to rural area.
3. - The applicant must be an unemployed youth.
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Required Documents
• Proof of Identity.
• Residence Certificate.
• Age Proof.
• Any other documents as required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to improve local tree varieties like mango, ber, and amla through training and employment of rural youth.
 

Q: Who implements the scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
 

Q: What is the main objective of the scheme?
A: The main objective is to convert local tree varieties into improved ones and provide employment to rural youth.
 

Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Rural unemployed youth of Madhya Pradesh can apply for this scheme.
 

Q: What kind of training is provided under this scheme?
A: A 20-day Top Working training is provided to rural youth.
 

Q: Is there any financial support during training?
A: Yes, tool kits worth up to ₹400/- are provided during training.
 

Q: What is the incentive after training completion?
A: Each successful grafted tree earns ₹10/- for the trainee when branches reach about 2 feet in length.
 

Q: What is the duration of the training program?
A: The training lasts for 20 days.

Eligibility Criteria

- The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.

- The applicant must belong to rural area.

- The applicant must be an unemployed youth.

Benefits

**Training Benefit:** Provision of 20-day training on top working techniques to rural unemployed youth. - **Tool Kit Distribution:** Each trainee is provided with a tool kit worth up to ₹400/- during the training period. - **Financial Incentive for Successful Grafting:** A payment of ₹10/- per successfully grafted tree is provided once the branches reach approximately 2 feet in length.

Required Documents

#	Document	Details
1	Proof of Identity.
2	Residence Certificate.
3	Age Proof.
4	Any other documents as required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The scheme aims to improve local tree varieties like mango, ber, and amla through training and employment of rural youth.

Who implements the scheme?

What is the main objective of the scheme?

Who can apply for this scheme?

What kind of training is provided under this scheme?

Is there any financial support during training?

What is the incentive after training completion?

What is the duration of the training program?