Mukhya Mantri Kashtgaar Videsh Parshikshan Yatra Yojana

Launched on 21st February, 2018, the scheme “Mukhya Mantri Kashtgaar Videsh Parshikshan Yatra Yojana” by the Agriculture Marketing Department under the Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to improve farmers’ skills through overseas study tours, providing exposure to modern farming technologies for progressive farmers. This scheme supports progressive farmers in adopting improved farming practices for better crop quality and market prices.

• Knowledge Of New Agricultural Technologies: Beneficiaries will gain practical knowledge of modern farming techniques, tools, and equipment used in other countries through overseas visits. - Exposure To International Farming Practices: Farmers will get direct exposure through overseas visits and discussions with farmers in selected countries. - Improvement In Crop Quality And Market Value: The scheme supports farmers in improving crop quality so that they can obtain better prices in the future. - Capacity Building Of Progressive Farmers: The scheme enhances the skills and abilities of progressive farmers, horticulture farmers, livestock rearers, and fish farmers.

  Training Schedule & Journey Details:

**S.No.Journey DescriptionEstimated Duration**1.Departure to the destination1 Day2.Visit to agricultural fields; gaining knowledge of production methods through on-farm training.2 Days3.Visits to local agricultural universities, research institutes, and research laboratories; interacting with experts and scientists to learn about advanced agricultural techniques.3-4 Days4.Visiting agricultural markets of the respective country; studying storage, transportation, and local marketing systems/market networks; studying processing and consumer markets.1 Day5.Visit to an international agricultural exhibition/expo and sightseeing of local tourist spots.1 Day6.Arrival back to the home country.1 DayTotal Estimated Duration10 Days

• The applicant should belong to the farmer category.
• The applicant should be a progressive farmer engaged in advanced farming and agricultural marketing.
• The maximum age for participation is 65 years.

Other Requirements:

• Passport: Farmers are responsible for obtaining their own passports. The state government will not provide recommendations for this, and a photocopy of the passport must be submitted with the application.- Medical Examination: Selected members must undergo a medical examination; only those found fully healthy according to the rules will be allowed to travel.- Insurance: Selected farmers must arrange their own necessary insurance as per the regulations of the destination country.

  Financial Guidelines

• Grant Validity: The government grant is valid only for the duration of the study tour.- Payment of Grant: The grant amount will be paid directly by the state government to the designated foreign travel organizing company.- Farmer’s Contribution: Farmers must pay any travel costs exceeding the grant amount to the organizing company within the specified timeframe.

• Documentation: All required documents must be submitted to the relevant company within the deadline; failure to do so allows the State Level Selection Committee to cancel the selection.

  Travel Conduct and Destinations

• Destinations: Farmers may be sent to countries including Holland, Germany, Canada, USA, Spain, Chile, Peru, Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, Kenya, Australia, South Asian countries, and other nations selected by the Rajasthan government.- Group Travel: Members must travel with the group according to the department's scheduled program and return home immediately after the tour ends.- Stay Extensions: Staying abroad after the tour for any reason is strictly prohibited; violators will be held personally responsible and may face legal action.- Liability: In the event of an accident during the trip, the individual member is responsible. All members must submit a letter of undertaking to this effect.

  
  

Offline

Step 1: The applicant should present the duly filled application (refer to the scheme guideline) to the District Level Committee.
Step 2: The District Level Selection Committee will examine and verify all received applications.
Step 3: The District Level Committee will conduct an interview of each applicant farmer during the scrutiny process.
Step 4: After evaluation, the District Level Committee will prepare the complete details along with its recommendation.
Step 5: The recommended applications will then be forwarded to the State Level Committee for final consideration and selection.

• Age Proof.
  • Educational Qualification Proof.
  • Land Records showing the farmer's name.
  • Copy of Passport.