Sarkari Yojana
Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme
About Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare runs the Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme (ACABC) together with NABARD and MANAGE. It aims to supplement public agricultural extension efforts, support agricultural development, and open up gainful self-employment for unemployed agricultural graduates and similar candidates.
Training
As part of this effort, the government offers start-up training to graduates in Agriculture and allied fields — Horticulture, Sericulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Dairy, Poultry Farming, Fisheries, and more. Anyone who completes the training can then apply for special start-up loans to launch their venture.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD)
Individual
01 Apr 2002
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be between 18 and 60…
The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old.
The applicant must fall into one of these…
The applicant must fall into one of these categories:
A graduate in agriculture or an allied subject from a State Agricultural University, Central Agricultural University, or a university recognised by ICAR/UGC — degrees from other agencies are also considered, subject to approval from the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India, on the State Government's recommendation.
A Diploma holder (minimum 50% marks) or Post Graduate Diploma holder in agriculture or an allied subject from a State Agricultural University, State Agriculture/Allied Department, or State Department of Technical Education.
A Diploma holder in agriculture or allied subjects from other agencies, again subject to Department of Agriculture & Cooperation approval on the State Government's recommendation.
A Biological Science graduate with a postgraduate qualification in Agriculture or an allied subject.
A graduate of a UGC-recognised degree course where over 60% of the content is Agriculture or allied subjects.
A Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma holder where over 60% of the course content is Agriculture or allied subjects, pursued after a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from a recognised college/university.
Someone who completed an agriculture-related course at the intermediate (plus two) level with at least 55% marks.
Benefits Provided
Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A composite subsidy covers 44% of the project cost for women, SC/ST candidates, and all categories of candidates from the North-East and Hill states, and 36% for everyone else.
Agriculture graduates wanting to set up a centre get free training.
The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) trains eligible candidates through Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) and encourages them to set up Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres.
The subsidy-eligible project cost is capped at ₹20,00,000/- for an individual project (₹25,00,000/- for especially successful individual projects), and up to ₹1,00,00,000/- for a group project formed by at least 5 trained candidates under the scheme.
The scheme aims to encourage better farming methods, entrepreneurship, and the use of trained professionals to grow the agriculture sector.
Agri-Clinics:
These offer farmers expert advice and services on soil health, cropping practices, plant protection, crop insurance, and post-harvest technology, plus clinical services for animals, feed and fodder management, and market price information.
Agri-Business Centres:
These are agri-venture units set up by unemployed, trained agriculture professionals, covering equipment maintenance and custom hiring, input sales, and other agriculture-related services.
Project Activities:
Extension consultancy services
Extension consultancy services
Soil, water quality, and input-testing laboratories (with Atomic…
Soil, water quality, and input-testing laboratories (with Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers)
Pest surveillance, diagnostic, and control services
Pest surveillance, diagnostic, and control services
Maintenance, repair, and custom hiring of agricultural implements…
Maintenance, repair, and custom hiring of agricultural implements and machinery, including micro-irrigation systems (sprinkler and drip)
Agri Service Centres combining the above three activities…
Agri Service Centres combining the above three activities (group activity)
Seed processing units
Seed processing units
Micro-propagation via plant tissue culture labs and hardening…
Micro-propagation via plant tissue culture labs and hardening units
Vermiculture units and production of bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides, and…
Vermiculture units and production of bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides, and bio-control agents
Apiaries (bee-keeping) and honey/bee-product processing units
Apiaries (bee-keeping) and honey/bee-product processing units
Extension consultancy services
Extension consultancy services
Hatcheries and fish fingerling production for aquaculture
Hatcheries and fish fingerling production for aquaculture
Livestock health cover, veterinary dispensaries, and services including…
Livestock health cover, veterinary dispensaries, and services including frozen semen banks and liquid nitrogen supply
IT kiosks in rural areas for accessing agriculture-related…
IT kiosks in rural areas for accessing agriculture-related portals
Feed processing and testing units
Feed processing and testing units
Value addition centres
Value addition centres
Cool chain infrastructure from the farm level onward…
Cool chain infrastructure from the farm level onward (group activity)
Retail outlets for processed agri-products
Retail outlets for processed agri-products
Rural marketing dealerships for farm inputs and outputs
Rural marketing dealerships for farm inputs and outputs
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Applicant's Aadhaar number
Applicant's Aadhaar number
Email ID
Email ID
Latest educational qualification
Latest educational qualification
Applicant's bank account details
Applicant's bank account details
Applicant's photo Until Aadhaar is assigned, an individual…
Applicant's photo Until Aadhaar is assigned, an individual may instead submit: An Aadhaar enrolment ID slip/copy of the enrolment request, along with a Voter ID Card/PAN/Passport/Ration Card/Government Employee ID/Bank or Post Office Passbook/MGNREGS Card/Kisan Photo Passport/Driving License, or any other document specified by the State/UT.
2002-04-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Visit the scheme's official website
Visit the scheme's official website.
Fill in the mandatory fields correctly and upload…
Fill in the mandatory fields correctly and upload the required documents in the specified format and size.
Click "Submit" to finish the application
Click "Submit" to finish the application. Track Application Status
Check your application status via this link
Check your application status via this link.
Enter your Applicant ID/Mobile Number/Aadhaar Number
Enter your Applicant ID/Mobile Number/Aadhaar Number.
Submit the details and view your status
Submit the details and view your status. Note: Applications for the scheme are also routed through the Jansamarth portal.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
Retired Employees Getting Pensionary Benefits Are Not Eligible For Subsidy. However, They Can Undergo Training And Establish Self Financed Projects.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.