Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme For Women Farmers And Farmers
Gujarat's Agriculture Department runs free training programs for farm families — women farmers, male farmers, and rural youth — covering modern scientific farming techniques, the latest government schemes, and best agricultural practices. Trainings are offered in multiple formats including village-level camps, 4-day institutional courses, 5-day youth programs, and sponsored study tours. Apply offline by contacting your nearest Farmer Training Centre or the Village Level Worker (Gram Sevak) in your area.
About This Scheme
Gujarat's Agriculture Department runs free training programs for farm families — women farmers, male farmers, and rural youth — covering modern scientific farming techniques, the latest government schemes, and best agricultural practices. Trainings are offered in multiple formats including village-level camps, 4-day institutional courses, 5-day youth programs, and sponsored study tours. Apply offline by contacting your nearest Farmer Training Centre or the Village Level Worker (Gram Sevak) in your area.
Full official description
The scheme “Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme for Women Farmers and Farmers” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. This Scheme is sanctioned under a gender audit programme for more productive varieties and a training-n-education programme for farmers. Nowadays, women have become very sensitive in all developing fields. Moreover, there is a significant role of women farmers in agricultural activities. So, the Government of Gujarat sanctioned a programme of "Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme for Women Farmers” in the year: 2012-13. Afterward in the year 2013-14, the government sanctioned this programme jointly. Under this programme, selected women farmers, male farmers, and youth have been trained-n-guided in agricultural and allied aspects of the scientific method. Moreover, they have informed the developing scheme of the state and central levels. During the year 2018-19, this scheme has sanctioned on Date: 11-04-2018. The training activities of the same programme are as under: Training Activities :
- Pre-Seasonal Camp (Village Level)
- Institutional Training Course (Four Days)
- Training for Youth (Five Days)
- Sharing Followup Camps (Village Level)
- Krishimela (Krishi Stalls, Competition, Seminar)
- In State Educational Inspiration Study Tour (For 7 Days)
- Out of the Educational Inspiration Study Tour (For 10 Days)
- International Educational Inspiration Study Tour (For 10 Days)
- State-Level Sharing Workshop
Benefits
- Free training in modern scientific agricultural methods and technologies
- Information on latest state and central government agricultural schemes
- Village-level pre-seasonal camps and follow-up camps
- Institutional training courses (4 days) and youth training (5 days)
- Participation in Krishimela agricultural fairs
- Sponsored educational study tours: within Gujarat (7 days), outside Gujarat (10 days), and international (10 days)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat
- Must be from a farming family (women farmers, male farmers, or rural youth are all eligible)
How to Apply
Step 1: To participate in the training, the applicant needs to visit the nearest Farmer Training Centre of the district or contact Village Level Worker (Gram Sevak) and request/collect an application form for the scheme. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized, and attach all the mandatory documents. Step 3: Submit the application form along with the documents to the concerned receiving authority. Step 4: After successful verification, the applicant may be eligible to take all the benefits under the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which department has launched this scheme?
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat
When was this scheme started?
This scheme was started in the year 2012-13.
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
The farm families of women farmers, male farmers, and youth of Gujarat State are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Can a general category applicant be eligible to apply under this scheme?
Yes, this scheme is for all categories of applicants.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Gujarat State?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under this scheme, selected women farmers, male farmers, and youth have been trained-n-guided in agricultural and allied aspects of the scientific method.
What kind of information will be shared with the applicant during training?
The latest information on agricultural aspects and developing schemes of the state & central levels will be provided to the selected applicant under this scheme.
What are Training Activities under this scheme?
The training activities under the scheme are- Pre-Seasonal Camp (Village Level), Institutional Training Course (Four Days), Training for Youth (Five Days), Sharing Followup Camps (Village Level), Krishimela (Krishi Stalls, Competition, Seminar) In State Educational Inspiration Study Tour (For 7 Days), Out of the Educational Inspiration Study Tour (For 10 Days), International Educational Inspiration Study Tour (For 10 Days), State Level Sharing Workshop.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
To participate in the training, the applicant needs to visit the Farmer Training Centre of the district or contact Village Level Worker (Gram Sevak)
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Government-approved photo ID i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
- Passport Size Photograph
- Caste certificate (If Applicable)