Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Nanded's Five Farmers to Tour Europe, China Under Scheme
The government's Agriculture Department started a special program called the Foreign Study Tour Scheme for farmers.
The program is for the year 2026-27.
Farmers from Nanded district can join this program.
Only five farmers will get to go on the trip.
They will travel to Europe and China to learn about farming.
They will see modern farming techniques and learn about selling crops to other countries.
Farmers who want to go must fill out an application form.
The last day to apply is August 20, 2026.
The government will pay for half of the trip's cost, up to ₹2 lakh.
If too many farmers apply, a lucky draw will pick the winners on August 24, 2026.
The Agriculture Department has launched the Foreign Study Tour Scheme 2026-27 for farmers.
Five eligible farmers from Nanded district will undertake a study tour of Europe and China.
Applications must be submitted to the Tehsil Agriculture Officer's office by 5pm on August 20, 2026.
One slot is reserved for a woman farmer, one for an award-winning farmer, and three for the general category.
The government will cover 50% of the tour cost up to ₹2 lakh, with a lottery on August 24, 2026 if needed.
- Who
- Five eligible farmers from Nanded district, with District Superintendent Agriculture Officer Dattakumar Kalsait overseeing the scheme.
- What
- A government-funded foreign study tour of Europe and China to learn about modern agricultural techniques, international market demands, and agricultural exports.
- When
- Applications due by 5pm on August 20, 2026; lottery selection on August 24, 2026, if needed.
- Where
- Nanded district; tour destinations are Europe and China.
- Why
- To provide farmers exposure to modern agricultural techniques, international market demands, and agricultural exports.
- Scheme
- Foreign Study Tour Scheme 2026-27
- District
- Nanded
- Destinations
- Europe and China
- Number of Farmers
- 5
- Application Deadline
- August 20, 2026, 5pm
- Government Grant
- 50% of total cost, up to ₹2 lakh
- Slot Reservation
- 1 woman farmer, 1 award-winning farmer, 3 general category
- Lottery Date
- August 24, 2026, 1pm