AGRI-CLINICS AND AGRI-BUSINESS CENTERS (AC&ABC) SCHEME

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AGRI-CLINICS AND AGRI-BUSINESS CENTERS (AC&ABC) SCHEME

The Ministry of Agriculture and farmers welfare, Government of India, in association with NABARD has launched a novel programme to require higher ways of farming to every and each farmer across the country.

This scheme aims at bringing up the expertise from the giant pool of agriculture graduates, irrespective of whether you are a fresh graduate or not, or whether you are currently employed or not, you'll be able to created your own Agri Clinic or Agri Business Centre and supply skilled extension services to farmers. Committed to the current programme, the govt is currently conjointly providing start-up coaching to graduates in Agriculture, or any subject allied to Agriculture like husbandry, Sericulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Dairy, Poultry Farming, and Fisheries, etc. Those finishing the coaching will apply for special start-up loans for venture.

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 Centres.

Earn money and prestige by becoming a consultant to farmers:

Agri-Clinics:  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. 
Agri-Business Centres: Agri-Business Centres are commercial units of agri-ventures 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, including post harvest management and market linkages for income generation and entrepreneurship development.

Eligibility criteria:

Age: 18 to 60 years.

Education:
  • Graduation and above level in Agriculture and allied subjects, Biological sciences such as Environmental science, Botany, Zoology and chemistry as recognized by UGC, ICAR/SAUs and other organizations approved by MoA&FW, GoI.
  • Diploma courses with more than 60 % content related to Agriculture and allied subjects.
  • Intermediate course in Agriculture and allied subjects with at lease 55% marks.

Free Training to set up your Agri-Clinic or Agri-Business Centre:

  • As an integral part of this nationwide initiative, specialised coaching are going to be provided to Agriculture Graduates about setting up such a centre.
  • 45 days free ONLINE/Residential training in collaboration with NTIs.
  • The course comprises Entrepreneurship and Business Management, as well as skill improvement modules in your chosen areas of activity.

Bank loans available for Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres:

  • Ceiling of project cost for subsidy has been enhanced to Rs.20 lakhs for an individual project (25 lakhs in case of extremely successful individual projects) and to Rs.100 lakhs for a group project.
  • Depending on the type of venture you want to set up, and with a moratorium of up to 2 years, Agri clinics and Agribusiness Centre Loans can be repaid within 5 to 10 years as per easy installment plans. The rate of interest, margin and security on loans will be decided by the respective bank, as per RBI norms.Depending on your entitlement, you can even apply for margin money assistance. 
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