The government of India started Agriclinics and Agribusiness Centre scheme in the year 2002 for setting up agri-ventures by agriculture graduates to strengthen the technology transfer, public extension system and employment generation in rural areas. The trained candidates under the scheme are eligible for getting a subsidy of 36 percent in case of General category and 44 percent for women, SC/ST, north eastern and hill states candidates. Credit linked, composite and back ended subsidy with a lock in period of three years is provided under the scheme. | Performance of agriclinics and agribusiness centers scheme in India – A case of gujarat
