A welfare scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare was launched in 2002. AC&ABC aims at agricultural development, supplementing the efforts of public extension by providing extension and other services to farmers either on a payment basis or free of cost as per the business model.
A welfare scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare was launched in 2002. AC&ABC aims at agricultural development, supplementing the efforts of public extension by providing extension and other services to farmers either on a payment basis or free of cost as per the business model.
The "Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme" (ACABC) is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India, in association with NABARD & MANAGE. The objectives of the scheme are to supplement efforts of public extension, support agriculture development and to create gainful self-employment opportunities to unemployed
agricultural graduates, etc.
> Training
Committed to this program, the Government is now also providing start-up training to graduates in Agriculture, or any subject allied to Agriculture like Horticulture, Sericulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Dairy, Poultry Farming, Fisheries, etc. Those completing the training can apply for special start-up loans for ventures.
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44% of the project cost will be as a composite subsidy for women, SC/ST & all categories of candidates from NE and Hill states and 36% of the project cost for all others.
Graduates from agriculture studies background will be given free of cost training if they wish to set-up centers.
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) will be responsible for providing training to eligible candidates, through Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) and motivating them for setting up of Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centers.
Ceiling of project cost for subsidy is ₹20,00,000/- for an individual project (₹25,00,000/- in case of extremely successful individual projects) and up to ₹100 lakhs for a group project (established by a group comprising at least 5 trained persons under the scheme).
The scheme tends to promote better farmina methods and to suprment and entrepreneurship, as well as use trained professionals to develop the agriculture sector
> Agri-Clinics:
Agri-Clinics provide expert advice and services to farmers for soil health, cropping practices, plant protection, crop insurance, post-harvest technologies, as well as offers clinical services for animals,feed and fodder management, prices of various crops in the market, etc.
> Agri-Business Centers:
Agri-Business Centers are units of Agri-ventures established by unemployed trained agriculture professionals, including maintenance and custom hiring of farm equipment, sale of inputs and other services in agriculture and allied areas.
> Project activities:
1. Extension consultancy services
1. Soil and water quality cum inputs testing laboratories (with Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers)
1. Pest surveillance, diagnostic and control services
1. Maintenance, repairs, and custom hiring of agricultural implements and machinery including micro-irrigation systems (sprinkler and drip)
1. Agri Service Centres include the three activities mentioned above (Group Activity).
1. Seed Processing Units
1. Micro-propagation through Plant Tissue Culture Labs and Hardening Units
1. Setting up of Vermiculture units, production of bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and bio-control agents.
1. Setting up of Apiaries (bee-keeping) and honey & bee products' processing units
1. Provision of Extension Consultancy Services
1. Hatcheries and production of fish fingerlings for aquaculture
1. Provision of livestock health cover, setting up veterinary dispensaries & services including frozen semen banks and liquid nitrogen supply
1. Setting up of Information Technology Kiosks in rural areas for access to various agriculture-related portals
1. Feed Processing and testing units
1. Value Addition Centres
1. Setting up of Cool Chain from the farm level onwards (Group Activity)
1. Retail marketing outlets for processed agri-products
1. Rural marketing dealerships of farm inputs and outputs
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Step 1: Online — Step 1
Visit the official website of the scheme.
Step 2: Online — Step 2
Fill in the mandatory fields correctly. Upload the required documents in the said format and size.
Step 3: Online — Step 3
Click "Submit" to complete the application process. > Track Application Status
Step 1: Online — Step 1
The applicant can check his/her application status by visiting this link.
Step 2: Online — Step 2
Fill Applicant ID/Mobile Number/Aadhaar Number
Step 3: Online — Step 3
Submit the details and check the status > Note: The applicant applies the scheme through the Jansamarth portal. <br>
The Ministry of Agriculture and farmers welfare, Government of India, in association with National Institute of Agricultural Extension (MANAGE) and NABARD has launched a unique programme to take better methods of farming to each and every farmer across the country. This programme aims to tap the expertise available in the large pool of Graduates in Agriculture & allied subjects, environmental science and life sciences . Irrespective of whether you are a fresh graduate or not, if you are unemployed, you can set up your own Agri-Clinic or Agri-Business Centre and offer professional extension services to innumerable farmers. Committed to this programme, the Government is roviding entrepreneurship training to graduates in Agriculture, or any subject allied to Agriculture like Horticulture, Sericulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Dairy, Poultr Farming, and Fisheries, etc., as well as environmental science and life science. Those completing the training can apply for self employment loans for venture establishment. <br>
Agri-Clinics are envisaged to provide expert advice and services to farmers on various technologies including: • Soil health • Cropping practices • Plant protection • Crop insurance • Post-harvest technology and clinical services for animals • Feed and fodder management • Prices of various crops in the market etc. which would enhance productivity of crops/animals and ensure increased income to farmers. <br>
Commercial units of agriventures established by trained agriculture professionals. Such ventures may include: • Maintenance and custom hiring of farm equipment • Sale of inputs and other services in agriculture and allied areas. • Post harvest management units • Value addition units • Seed production and processing units • Dairy/Poultry/Piggery/Apiary/Fishery/Goatery/Mushroom/Rabit rearing units <br>
To providing extension and other services to the farmers on payment basis or free of cost as per business model of agri-preneur, local needs and affordability of target group of farmers and support agricultural development. To create gainful self-employment opportunities to unemployed agricultural graduates, agricultural diploma holders, intermediate in agriculture and biological science graduates with PG in agri-related courses. <br>
Following are the beneficiaries graduated from: Agriculture/Horticulture, Animal husbandry, Fisheries, Dairy, Veterinary, Poultry, Pisciculture, Microbiology, Life sciences, Environmental science & other allied activities can apply for a loan under the scheme. <br>
Beneficiary can visit http://www.agriclinics.net/OnlineApplication26052020.pdf Or Beneficiary can visit home page of the scheme portal https://acabcmis.gov.in, where online application form is available. <br>
45 days residential training to students who are desirous of setting up Agri- Clinics and Agri-Business Centers. <br>
Basic agriculture, information about project management, maintenance of accounts, market survey, personality development, computer internet etc. will be given to the trainees. <br>
The margin money to be contributed by the entrepreneur will be as per prevailing norms issued by Reserve Bank of India. As per present norms, margin money is not prescribed for loans upto ₹5 lakhs. In case of margin money, concessions would be made in respect of SCs/STs, women and beneficiaries of North-Eastern States, Hill areas. In such cases, a maximum of 50% of the margin money prescribed by banks could be given by NABARD to meet the shortfall in borrower's contribution, if the bank is satisfied that the borrower is unable to meet the margin money requirements. Such assistance to banks by NABARD will be without any interest. The banks may, however, levy a service charge up to 2% per annum from the borrowers. <br>
If the project is not completed within the stipulated period, benefit of subsidy shall not be available and advance subsidy placed with the participating bank, if any, will have to be refunded forthwith to NABARD. <br>
The trained candidates could also undertake group projects, if the group consists of a total of five or more persons trained under the scheme. <br>
Yes, the upper ceiling for project cost eligible for subsidy is ₹20 lakhs for individual projects and ₹100 lakhs for group projects. For extremely successful individual projects the ceiling is ₹25 lakhs. <br>
Yes, the age limit is 18 to 60 years <br>
Yes, retired employees getting pensionery benefits are not eligible for subsidy. However, they can undergo training and establish self financed projects. <br>
Subsidy is 36% of Total Financial Outlay (TFO) for General category candidates and 44% for Women, SC/ST/NE and Hilly State candidates <br>
No, subsidy will be calculated on the Total Project Cost which includes bank loan and margin money subject to the ceiling of ₹20 lakhs (₹25 lakhs for extremely successful projects) for individuals and ₹100 lakhs for group projects. <br>
Yes, if an individual/group starts with a small project, he/she/group can expand or establish a new project subject to the ceiling that the total TO of both the projects is ₹20 lakhs (₹25 lakhs for extremely successful projects) for individuals and ₹100 lakhs for groups. <br>
A beneficiary cannot close the bank loans within three years from the date of availing loans. <br>
This is governed by the decision taken by Reserve Bank of India from time to time. As per the latest circular, Collateral security is not required for loans upto ₹10 lakhs. <br>
Yes, for projects with TFO upto Rs. 10 lakhs, loans can be availed under MUDRA Yojana. <br>
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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