The scheme aims to guide farmers and youth in biotechnology-based farming and animal husbandry by providing technical training and solutions to enhance self-employment and income generation.
About This Scheme
The scheme βKisan-Vaigyanik Sangoshthiβ is implemented by the Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to guide farmers and youth in biotechnology-based farming and animal husbandry by providing technical training and solutions to enhance self-employment and income generation.
Benefits
Through Kisan-Vaigyanik Sangoshthi, the Council provides technical guidance from subject matter experts to the stateβs farmers, helping to address challenges in biotechnology-based agriculture and animal husbandry. The Council also continuously works to improve farmersβ livelihoods and promote self-employment by sharing technical knowledge on hydroponics, soilless farming, kiwifruit cultivation, fish farming, beekeeping, vegetable production, and floriculture.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be a youth, a farmer, a member of a self-help group, or a livestock farmer.
Application Process
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Such seminars are organized by the Council from time to time. For participation, farmers, youth, and students associated with agriculture from different areas are informed through brochures, leaflets, and other social media channels. Interested candidates are then registered, after which the training or seminar is conducted.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in