NRFMTTI Signs MoU With Mahindra For Agri Machinery Training

On 6 October 2023, Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (NRFMTTI), Hisar, Haryana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Mumbai, one of India's leading manufacturers of tractors and agricultural machinery.

NRFMTTI comes under the control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

• The MoU with Mahindra outlines a collaborative effort to offer comprehensive training programs that will prepare youth for the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural machinery industry.

Purpose of Agreement:

• This strategic partnership aims to promote skill development among the youth, equipping them with the expertise required for careers in the field of agricultural mechanization.
• To bridge the gap between the industry requirements and the skills possessed by the youth, and ultimately strengthen the workforce in the agricultural mechanization sector.

Key features of the agreement:

• Industry-linked curriculum: The training curriculum will be designed to closely align with industry demands, ensuring that graduates are job-ready upon completion of their training.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Mahindra will develop world-class training facilities, laboratories and experienced faculty to ensure high-quality training for the enrolled students.
• Skill Development Programme: NRFMTTI and leading agricultural machinery manufacturers will jointly design and implement skill development programs tailored to the specific needs of the agricultural machinery industry.
• Internship and Placement Assistance: The partnership will facilitate internship opportunities for students within the manufacturing company, giving them practical exposure to real-world industry operations.
• Additionally, manufacturers will actively participate in NRFMTTI's placement efforts, assisting in job placement for graduates.

Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (NRFMTTI):

• NRFMTTI, Hisar is a public funded agriculture and farm training and testing institute.
• It is one of the four such institutions established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
• It has provided training to students from all over India and more than 27 countries and an annual Krishi Darshan Expo is held at the institute in October.
• Director of NRFMTTI, Hisar: Dr. Mukesh Jain

Central Agricultural Machinery Use Training Centre:

• In 1955, to promote the adoption of mechanized farming, the Government of India initially established the Central Agricultural Machinery Use Training Center at Budhni, Madhya Pradesh.
• Apart from this, three more regional Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes were established to provide services to all areas of the country.
• These centers were established mainly in North, South and East regions.
  • Regional Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute for Northern Region, Hisar (1963),
  • Garladin (1983) in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh for the southern region and
  • Biswanath Chariyali in Assam for the eastern region was established in (1990).