introduction
Regional Agricultural Economic Development Centre (RAEDC) Vehari was established in 1991. The aim of this Center was to upgrade the technical skills of farmers as well as employees of Agriculture Department through imparting training in the related disciplines.
The training programs of this center are based on need assessment, which is made through diagnostic surveys being carried out, off and on by social sciences division of the Centre. The two way approach has been followed for assessing farmers’ technology know-how requirements and thus planning for training at RAEDC is through feed-back information. Vehari is in a somewhat remote area in southern Punjab. It has tremendous potential in agriculture. In 1987-88 Vehari district sole production of cotton was 1.5 million bales which was in excess to whole province Sindh production being 1.2 million bales. The Honorable Chief Minister Punjab was very pleased over such overwhelming results by the Vehari zone. Chief Minister was requested by the people to provide an institution for the development of agriculture in the region. Following consultation with the Secretary Agriculture, the Chief Minister promised to establish an Agricultural Management School. A detail study was organized with the promising growers and other groups in the region to determine the role of the proposed institute and decided that the new organization should focus on the economic development of agriculture sector in Punjab province with a humble start from Vehari. The proposed Centre will be unique, innovative and will serve as a model for the other provinces of Pakistan. Eventually, the Centre will be made open for participants of friendly countries.
service offered
Trainings
- On Campus Training Programme
- Off Campus Training Programme
Courses
The main function of RAEDC is to impart training. Following training programmes are being undertaken at the Institute.
- Computer Literacy Programme
- Farmers Training Programme
- In-Service Training Programme
- Rural & Urban Women Uplift Programme
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility critera to enroll for the aforementioned courses is as follows:
- For computer literacy programme the participants must have matriculation and preferably belonging to farming community
- The course is also being offered to Govt. employees of agriculture department. In-service officers and officials can participate in the RAEDC training programmes through their respective wings nominated by agriculture department
- For urban women training programmes the participants preferably literate
How to Apply
All the courses are advertised through electronic & print media, pamphlets and nominating agency of agriculture department. The prescribed application forms for training are available at RAEDC campus and our website free of cost. A Committee constituted by the Chief Coordinator, RAEDC does the final selection of the participants. The fee of computer course is deposited in Govt. treasury.
Contact Us
| Regional Agricultural Economic Development Centre (RAEDC) Seed Farm Road, Vehari | |
| Telephone: | +92-67-3361690, +92-67-9201197 |
| Fax: | +92-67-3364428 |
| Email: | raedcvehari@hotmail.com |