Top Working Program 2026: Free Horticulture Training & Grafting Incentives
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Quick answer
The Top Working Program provides 20 days of horticultural grafting training and a free tool kit to rural unemployed youth in Madhya Pradesh. Participants also earn a financial incentive of ₹10 for every tree grafted successfully. Applications can be submitted offline through the District Horticulture Office.
At a glance
| Main benefit | 20-day training and ₹10 per tree |
| Ministry / department | Horticulture and Food Processing Department |
| Level | State Government (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Administered by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department of Madhya Pradesh, the Top Working Program seeks to uplift rural youth while improving local fruit yields. Trainees are taught specialised top working methods to convert local varieties of trees like mango, ber, and amla into higher-yielding produce. Alongside hands-on learning, beneficiaries receive tool kits and performance-based monetary incentives once grafted shoots reach a specified height.
Benefits
- 20-day training on top working techniques for rural unemployed youth.
- Complimentary tool kit worth up to ₹400/- distributed during the training period.
- Financial incentive of ₹10/- per successfully grafted tree once branches grow to approximately 2 feet in length.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- Applicant must belong to a rural area.
- Applicant must be an unemployed youth.
Documents required
- Proof of Identity
- Residence Certificate
- Age Proof
- Any other documents as required
How to apply
- 1Visit the District Office of the Horticulture Department in Madhya Pradesh.
- 2Inquire about the Top Working Program and collect the application form.
- 3Fill out the application form with all required personal and residential details.
- 4Attach verified copies of identity proof, residence certificate, and age proof.
- 5Submit the completed application form to the designated horticulture officer.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for the Top Working Program?+
Unemployed youth who are permanent residents of rural areas in Madhya Pradesh can apply.
What is the duration of the training program?+
The top working training program lasts for 20 days.
What financial assistance is provided during the training?+
Every trainee receives a tool kit worth up to ₹400/- during the training period.
What is the incentive for successful grafting?+
Trainees receive ₹10/- per successfully grafted tree when the branches grow to around 2 feet in length.
How can I apply for this scheme?+
You must contact and submit your application offline at your District Office of the Horticulture Department.
Which fruit tree varieties are targeted under this scheme?+
The program focuses on converting local varieties such as mango, ber, and amla into improved cultivars.
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