Agriculture Graduate Internship Program has been officially launched by Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Registration of the program was started a few days back and now the list of selected candidates in this program has been released. 1000 selected candidates have been provided this internship for which they will be given a salary of 60 thousand rupees per month.
The objective of this internship is that facilities be provided to farmers of Punjab. These graduates are going to visit the villages of Punjab, educate the farmers regarding the crops, and advise them on how to improve the crop.
Today, the chosen graduates have been congratulated in this press conference by Maryam Nawaz Sharif that they have been included in the list and now they can initiate their tenure. Meanwhile, besides it, a district-wise list of the selected graduates has also been given here. Read this article completely to get to check your name in this list.
What is the Agriculture Graduates Internship Program
The main objective of the Agriculture Graduate Internship Program is to make available fresh agriculture graduates with practical knowledge and some practical experience. As many as 1000 candidates selected under this program would be given a stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month. The idea is to make young graduates skilled and knowledgeable, who would prove to be contributors to the agriculture sector directly benefiting farmers in Punjab.
| Scheme Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Name of the Scheme | Internship Scheme for Agriculture Graduates |
| Total Budget | Rs. 755.000 million |
| Duration | 1 year (2024-2025) |
| Number of Interns | 1000 |
| Stipend per Intern | Rs. 60,000 per month |
| Total Cost Allocation | Rs. 755 million |
| Stipend Allocation | Rs. 720 million |
| Urban Unit Monitoring Cost | Rs. 10 million |
| Operational Costs | Remaining from the Rs. 755 million total |
| Program Objective | Improve communication skills, leadership abilities, and service delivery to farmers |
| Eligibility Criteria | BSc (Hons) Agriculture, under 25 years of age, local domicile, smartphone ownership |
| How to Apply | Applications to be submitted at Deputy Director Agriculture office or via portal at agripunjab.gov.pk/jobs |
District Wise Selected Candidates List
Lists of candidates selected for the Agriculture Graduate Internship Program district-wise are given below. Just check if your name is there – you had applied, remember?
Step-by-Step tutorial to see the list of selected candidates district-wise:
Visit website: agripunjab.gov.pk official website of Punjab Agriculture Department.
Check the one that says agriculture graduate internship program”.
This list of selected candidates is based on each district, so look for your district and then find your name.
If you happen to be selected, congratulations! You are now going to spend one year on internship and hence availing for the farmers important service along with valuable work experience.
Objective of the Internship Program
The main aim of the Agriculture Graduate Internship Program is to develop communication skills, leadership skills, and professional knowledge in agriculture graduates. In this program, a group of such selected interns are entrusted with the duty of informing the farm communities located in rural areas of Punjab about the modern farming techniques, crop management, and how productivity in agricultural practices can be improved.
The overall goals of the program are
Develop coordination and cooperation among various agricultural institutions.
Improving service delivery to farmers by better communication.
Educating the graduates on report writing, other professional skills necessary to do the job properly.
Eligibility Criteria for the Internship Program
The Agriculture Graduate Internship Program is open to graduates who meet the following criteria:
- Minimum Qualification: BSc (Hons) Agriculture
- Age: Must be under 25 years of age
- Domicile: Preference will be given to candidates residing in the same tehsil
- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a sound understanding of agricultural practices
- Smartphone: Must own a smartphone for data reporting and communication
Conclusion
The Agriculture Graduate Internship Programme is a perfect example of effort from fresher graduate students to contribute in the agriculture sector as well as improve professional skills. It will also be rewarded with the total allocation of 7.55 billion rupees, which is an opportunity of vast scale for 1,000 selected candidates. At the same time, these graduate students also will be allowed to make a difference by educating and assisting farmers in Punjab.
Congratulations! If your name is in one of the candidates selected for internship, go and check your name in the district-wise list. Soon, you will find yourself getting ready to start your much-awaited internship.