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Agriculture Clinic & Agribusiness Centre (ACABC)

Empowering Agri-Graduates to Setup Agri-Clinics and Agribusiness Centers

Scheme Overview

The ACABC Scheme aims to provide self-employment opportunities to agricultural graduates and establish agri-clinics and agribusiness centers to support farmers with expert advice and quality agricultural services.

Bank loan up to ₹20 lakhs
44% subsidy for individual projects
Free entrepreneurship training
Technical support and handholding

Agri-Clinic Services

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Degree/Diploma in agriculture or allied sectors

Training Requirement

Must complete 2-month EDP training program

Group Projects

Groups of 8+ graduates eligible for group projects

Business Experience

No prior business experience required

Scheme Benefits

01

Capital Subsidy

44% subsidy for individual projects (max ₹10 lakh) and 35% for group projects

02

Bank Loan

Up to ₹20 lakh for individual and ₹100 lakh for group projects

03

Free Training

2-month free entrepreneurship development program with stipend

04

Handholding Support

2 years of technical support and mentoring after setup

05

Collateral Free

No collateral required for loans up to ₹10 lakh

06

Interest Subvention

Interest subvention during project gestation period

Eligible Services & Activities

Agri-Clinic Services

Soil Testing & Health Analysis
Crop Protection Advice
Irrigation Management
Fertilizer Recommendation

Agribusiness Centers

Farm Machinery Services
Input Supply Centers
Post-Harvest Services
Market Linkage Services

Financial Assistance Details

Individual Projects

Up to ₹20 Lakh

Loan amount with 44% subsidy

Group Projects

Up to ₹100 Lakh

Loan amount with 35% subsidy

Subsidy Amount

44% Individual

35% for group projects

Promoter Contribution

10% of Project Cost

Minimum entrepreneur contribution

Entrepreneurship Development Program

2-Month Comprehensive Training

Duration: 2 months residential training
Stipend: ₹3000 per month during training
Curriculum: Technical, managerial & entrepreneurship skills
Certificate: Government recognized certification

Training Benefits

  • Free accommodation and food during training
  • Project report preparation assistance
  • Bank linkage and loan processing support
  • Business plan development guidance
  • Market survey and feasibility study training

Required Documents

Personal Documents

  • Educational Certificates
  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Residence Proof
  • Passport Photos

Training Documents

  • EDP Training Certificate
  • Project Report
  • Business Plan
  • Market Survey Report

Business Documents

  • Proposed Business Location Details
  • Partnership Deed (for groups)
  • Bank Account Details
  • Cost Estimates & Quotations

Application Process

1

Registration for Training

Register for 2-month EDP training program

2

Training Completion

Complete entrepreneurship development program

3

Project Report Preparation

Prepare detailed project report with mentor guidance

4

Bank Application

Submit loan application to empaneled bank

5

Business Setup

Establish agri-clinic or agribusiness center

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