Who is eligible for ACABC support?

Agriculture graduates, post-graduates, diploma holders in agriculture or allied sciences (horticulture, animal husbandry, forestry, dairy, veterinary, fisheries etc.) who have completed the mandatory ACABC training programme at a NABARD-approved training institution are eligible.

What is the subsidy percentage?

The back-ended capital subsidy is 44% of the project cost for general category applicants and 50% for women, SC/ST and North-East candidates. The subsidy applies on loans up to ₹20 lakh for individual ventures and up to ₹1 crore for a group venture of 5 or more trained graduates.

What businesses can be set up under ACABC?

Eligible ventures include agri-clinics (soil testing, plant protection, crop advisory), agri-business centres (input supply stores, custom hiring of farm equipment), cold chain units, rural warehousing, seed processing, and other agri-support services.

Is the subsidy a grant or repayable?

The subsidy component is a non-repayable back-ended grant — it is released after the loan has been partly repaid and the project is established. The bank loan portion must be repaid as per normal schedule.

Is training mandatory?

Yes. Completion of the ACABC training programme at a NABARD-approved institution is mandatory before applying for a bank loan under this scheme. Training is supported by NABARD and NABCONS.

How do I find approved training institutions?

The list of NABARD-approved ACABC training institutions is available at acabc.net. Contact NABARD''s regional office or NABCONS for the current training schedule and to register for a batch.

ACABC — Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres

By NABARD

Up to ₹1CrRolling Applications

Quick Answer

44%–50% subsidy on loans for agriculture graduates setting up agri-clinics and agri-business centres

Funding amount: Up to ₹1 Cr
Funding type: Subsidy
Provider: NABARD
Application deadline: Rolling
Location: Open to startups registered in India

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NABARD

Mumbai · Maharashtra · India

Application Process

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Complete the ACABC training programme at
Complete the ACABC training programme at a NABARD-approved institution.
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How to apply

Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.

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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.

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