The Agriculture Department of Punjab has launched an Internship Scheme for Agriculture Graduates, aimed at equipping fresh graduates with essential professional knowledge and skills. With a total cost of Rs. 755.000 million, this one-year program (2024-25) will enhance communication skills, leadership abilities, and coordination among institutions. This scheme promises to improve the delivery of services to farmers through a team of 1000 paid internees, monitored in real-time by the Urban Unit. Let’s explore the details and benefits of this impactful initiative.
Scheme Objectives
The primary objective of this internship scheme is to provide fresh agriculture graduates with the professional knowledge needed to excel in their careers. This program focuses on:
- Enhancing communication skills, leadership abilities, and cooperation among institutions.
- Improving professional skills and fostering a positive attitude for better performance of assigned responsibilities.
- Strengthening the delivery of services to targeted farmers through improved communication skills among extension agents.
Eligibility Criteria For Agriculture Internship
To be eligible for this internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum Qualification: BSc (Hons) in Agriculture
- Age Limit: Up to 25 years
- Other Requirements:
- Must have a local domicile and preferably be a resident of the same Tehsil.
- Possess a smartphone.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with a solid understanding of agricultural farming practices.
How to Apply Agriculture Internship Program
Applications for this internship program will be invited through advertisements in leading newspapers, departmental websites, and social media platforms. Interested candidates should submit their applications along with relevant documents to the office of the respective Deputy Director Agriculture (Extension) at the district level. The Deputy Director will act as the member/secretary of the district-level recruitment committee, headed by the respective Deputy Commissioner. Applicants can also apply online through the portal: Agriculture Punjab Jobs Portal.
Scheme Components and Cost Breakdown
- Stipend for Interns: Rs. 720.00 million
- Urban Unit Monitoring: Rs. 10.00 million
- Operational Costs: Rs. 25.00 million
Approval and Implementation
This internship scheme was approved in the PDWP meeting on 03-07-2024. The advertisement for applications will be published soon, following the issuance of the MOM and administrative approval, likely within the next week.
District-Wise Seats Of Agriculture Internship Program 2024
The Agriculture Internship Program 2024 aims to provide valuable professional experience to agriculture graduates across Punjab. The district-wise distribution of seats is as follows:
District | Seats |
---|---|
Attock | 17 |
Bahawalnagar | 51 |
Bahawalpur | 37 |
Bhakkar | 48 |
Chakwal | 9 |
Chiniot | 21 |
D.G. Khan | 16 |
Faisalabad | 42 |
Gujranwala | 21 |
Gujrat | 13 |
Hafizabad | 16 |
Jhang | 42 |
Jhelum | 6 |
Kasur | 49 |
Khanewal | 33 |
Khushab | 19 |
Lahore | 3 |
Layyah | 35 |
Lodhran | 26 |
M.B. Din | 23 |
Mianwali | 28 |
Multan | 28 |
Muzaffargarh | 24 |
Nankana Sahib | 18 |
Narowal | 17 |
Okara | 38 |
Pakpattan | 27 |
Rahim Yar Khan | 59 |
Rajanpur | 27 |
Rawalpindi | 12 |
Sahiwal | 29 |
Sargodha | 41 |
Sheikhupura | 30 |
Sialkot | 20 |
Talagang | 7 |
TTSingh | 23 |
Vehari | 36 |
Wazirabad | 9 |
This distribution ensures that agriculture graduates from all districts have an opportunity to participate in the program, enhancing their skills and contributing to the agricultural sector. Apply now and be part of this transformative initiative!
FAQs
An initiative to provide professional knowledge and skills to fresh agriculture graduates.
BSc (Hons) Agriculture, up to 25 years old, local domicile, own a smartphone, and have strong communication skills.
Apply through advertisements in newspapers, departmental websites, social media, or online at Agriculture Punjab Jobs Portal.
Seats are distributed across various districts; for example, Attock has 17 seats, Bahawalnagar has 51 seats, Lahore has 3 seats, etc.