Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme
AC&ABC
Department of Agriculture Research and EducationGovernment of India
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.
What this scheme offers
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.
Eligibility at a glance
The age of the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years.
The applicant must qualify as one of the following -
Graduates in agriculture and allied subjects from SAUs/ Central Agricultural Universities/ Universities recognized by ICAR/ UGC.
Degree in Agriculture and allied subjects offered by other agencies are also considered subject to the approval of the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India on the recommendation of the State Government.
Retired Employees Getting Pensionary Benefits Are Not Eligible For Subsidy.
However, They Can Undergo Training And Establish Self Financed Projects.