Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training

The “Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, supports pest management practices through demonstrations and training in Farmer Field Schools. Financial assistance is granted for each 40-hectare demonstration and training cluster. The scheme aims to enhance pest control knowledge among farmers, helping them manage pests effectively while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.

• For Farmer Field Schools: Financial Assistance: Grants of ₹17,000/- is allowed towards Demonstration of 40 Ha. each and Training per Farmers Field School through cluster approach. - For Farmers: Training & Demonstration: Hands-on training in pest management through Farmer Field Schools.

For Farmer:

• The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should be willing to adopt Integrated Pest Management practices.

For Farmer Field Schools:

• The entity/organization should be a Farmer Field School.
• The entity/organization should be interested in conducting a Demonstration and Training program for the Farmers.

Offline

Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:

Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.

Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.

District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.