Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme

Key facts

Benefit	Special start-up loans for trained graduates
Who	Graduates, diploma holders, students in agriculture and allied fields
How paid	One-time loan
Implemented by	Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Official portal	pmkisan.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for trained graduates after training.

Benefits

Beneficiaries can access special start-up loans and receive training to establish agri-clinics or agri-business centres, providing various agricultural services.

Who can apply

Age 18–60
For: graduate, diploma holder, student
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old and hold a degree or diploma in agriculture or related fields. Exclusions include retired employees receiving pension benefits, although they can still undergo training.

Who is not eligible

Retired employees receiving pensionary benefits

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of the scheme.

Visit the official website of the Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme.
Fill in the required fields accurately in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents as specified.
Submit the application to complete the process.
Check the application status on the website after submission.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Applicant Aadhaar Number
Email ID
Latest Educational Qualification
Applicant's Bank Account Details
Applicant photo

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all mandatory fields are filled correctly and required documents are uploaded in the specified format.
Loan not disbursed	Check the application status on the official website to confirm if there are any pending issues.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Eligibility includes individuals aged 18 to 60 with degrees or diplomas in agriculture or related fields.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide their Aadhaar number, email ID, educational qualifications, bank account details, and a photo.

Can retired employees apply for this scheme?

Retired employees receiving pension benefits are not eligible for subsidies but can still undergo training.

What kind of financial support is available?

The scheme offers special start-up loans for trained graduates to help them establish their ventures.

Is there any training provided under this scheme?

Yes, the scheme includes training for graduates in agriculture and related subjects to prepare them for self-employment.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.