Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) Scheme
एग्री-क्लीनिक और एग्री-बिजनेस सेंटर योजना
Ministry / Dept: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & NABARD • Agency: MANAGE / NABARD / Commercial Banks
📋 Scheme Objective & Overview
Empowers agricultural graduates and diploma holders to start their own agritech ventures, agri-clinics, and farm equipment centers with 36%-44% back-ended capital subsidy.
💰 Key Financial Benefits & Subsidy Details
- ✓Free 45-day residential training including lodging and boarding funded by Govt of India.
- ✓Handholding support for project report preparation and bank loan sanction.
- ✓Back-ended composite subsidy of 36% for general category entrepreneurs.
- ✓Higher composite subsidy of 44% for women, SC, ST, and candidates in North Eastern and Hill States.
🎯 Who is Eligible? (Eligibility Criteria)
- •Graduates / Post Graduates in Agriculture and allied subjects from ICAR / UGC recognized universities.
- •Diploma holders (minimum 2 years) in Agriculture and allied subjects.
- •Biological science graduates with post-graduation in agriculture-related subjects.
Age Requirement: 18 to 60 years.
Education Qualification: Graduate/Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Forestry, Dairy or Allied Sciences
📑 Mandatory Documents Required Checklist
Scanned PDF / Copies🚀 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) Scheme)
What is the maximum loan limit under Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) Scheme?
Eligible applicants can avail up to ₹20 Lakhs (Individual) / Up to ₹1 Crore (Group of 5 trained agri-graduates) in financial assistance from authorized partner banks.
How much capital subsidy is provided?
The scheme provides 36% Composite Subsidy (General) / 44% Composite Subsidy (Women, SC/ST, and North East / Hilly areas) credited directly to the loan bank account upon milestone verification.
Is collateral security or mortgage required?
No collateral for loans up to ₹5 Lakhs; CGTMSE / Bank norms for higher amounts.
Ready to apply for Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) Scheme?
Submit your online application through the official government portal.
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