The Agri-Clinics & Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) scheme trains qualified agriculture graduates to become rural entrepreneurs — delivering the advisory, inputs, and market access that "Better Farming by Every Farmer" requires.
The ACABC scheme draws on the vast intellectual reservoir of agriculture graduates — recent graduates, seasoned professionals, and career-changers alike — and equips them to open their own Agri-Clinic or Agri-Business Centre.
Participants move from job seeker to job creator, delivering professional extension services to a farming community that runs on innovation and expert guidance.
Coordinated by MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management) and initiated by SFAC (Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium), the curriculum blends entrepreneurship, business management, and hands-on skill-building in your chosen niche — at no cost to you.
The program supports two distinct, complementary ways to serve farmers — advisory-led, or supply-and-market-led.
| Feature | Agri-Clinics | Agri-Business Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Expert advisory and diagnostic services | Input supply, farm equipment leasing, and market linkages |
| Core services | Soil health monitoring, crop protection, clinical services for livestock | Sale of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides; post-harvest technology |
| Objective | Enhance crop productivity through scientific intervention | Increase farmer income through efficient resource management |
ODP helps you access bank loans and subsidies under the ACABC scheme so your project's viability isn't limited by upfront capital. Final sanction depends on the techno-economic viability of your business proposal.