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Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres Scheme (ACABC)

Free residential training and subsidised bank loans for agriculture graduates setting up agri-ventures.

About this scheme

Launched in 2002 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare with NABARD and MANAGE, ACABC supplements public extension services and creates self-employment for agricultural graduates. Selected candidates get free residential training of about two months at a MANAGE-empanelled Nodal Training Institute, followed by handholding and a composite subsidy-linked bank loan through NABARD to set up an Agri Clinic or Agri Business Centre.

Benefits

  • Free two-month residential training including boarding, lodging and study material
  • Composite subsidy of 36% of project cost for general category candidates
  • Composite subsidy of 44% for SC, ST, women, North Eastern and hill state candidates
  • Project cost up to Rs 20 lakh for an individual and Rs 100 lakh for a group of five
  • Two years of handholding support after training

Who can apply

  • Graduates in agriculture or allied subjects from a recognised university (state or central)
  • Diploma, PG diploma holders in agriculture and allied subjects with 60% marks
  • Biological science graduates with a PG in agriculture and allied subjects
  • Degree courses in agriculture and allied subjects with at least 60% agriculture course content
  • Age 18 to 60 years

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Degree or diploma certificate and marksheets
  • Age proof
  • Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates
  • Project report
  • Bank account details
  • Passport-size photographs

How to apply

  • 1Register online at agriclinics.net and choose a Nodal Training Institute
  • 2Attend the free two-month residential training programme
  • 3Prepare a project report with support from the training institute
  • 4Apply to a bank for the composite loan; NABARD releases the subsidy
  • 5Set up the Agri Clinic or Agri Business Centre with handholding support

Important dates

Training batches
Batches announced round the year on agriclinics.net

Available in: All India

Visit the official portal