Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare

Agri Entrepreneurship course

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad invites Agripreneurs from Aspirational districts to join 45 days free residential professional training program on "Agri-entrepreneurship" as part of the Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centers (AC&ABC) Scheme, a flagship program of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), GoI.

Salient Features :

• Age criteria: 18 to 60 years
• Aspirants of Agriculture and Allied Sciences graduates, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry graduates & diploma holders can apply
• Credit Support (Rs. 20/- lakh, 25/- lakh & Rs.1.00/- Cr. with NABARD Subsidy 36% for General & 44% for women, SC/ST & North East states, Credit from MUDRA Scheme)

Curriculum :

Practical sessions on Agriculture and Allied sector based businesses

• Entrepreneurial Marketing, Account and Finances
• Field & Industrial Visits (Hands on Experience)
• Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation
• Exposure visits to Innovations at National Agri-technology Institutions
• Sessions on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) & personality development

Post Training Benefits

• Handholding Support for Venture-establishment & Incentives
• Theme based Refresher Training Programs
• Membership with MANAGE AC&ABC Incubation Center 

How to apply

AC&ABC Training programs are being conducted at 144 Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) pan India. You may register online through www.acabcmis.gov.in by choosing preferred NTI in your state.

Source : National Institue of Agricultural Estension Management (MANAGE)

eNAM mandies

An action plan for Development of e-NAM mandis situated in Aspirational districts has been drawn. Accordingly, 63 Mandis have been mapped to the Aspirational districts in 14 states

Source : eNAM