Overview of MANAGE Trainings & ACABC
Run by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, two flagship programs stand out for agri-entrepreneurs and startups:
- ACABC (Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres): A 45-day hands-on training program preparing agriculture/science graduates and diploma holders to launch their own soil testing labs, custom hiring centers, input retail hubs, seed processing units, nurseries, or organic ventures.
- MANAGE-CIA (Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship): An elite RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubator offering 2-month bootcamp trainings and grant-in-aid up to ₹5 Lakh (Pre-Seed) and ₹25 Lakh (Seed Stage) for innovative agritech startups.
Who is Eligible?
- For ACABC Training: Graduates/Diploma holders in Agriculture and allied subjects, biological science graduates, or students with agriculture courses at the intermediate (+2) level.
- For MANAGE-CIA Startup Cohorts: Any innovator, farmer-innovator, or registered Indian startup working on agricultural value chains, IoT, mechanisation, or post-harvest solutions.
How to Apply
- For ACABC 45-Day Training: Apply online at agriclinics.net or call toll-free 1800-425-1556 to choose a Nodal Training Institute (NTI) in your state.
- For Startup Incubation & Grants: Check upcoming cohort calls at manage.gov.in/cia.