National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad

(An organization of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India)

INVITATION FROM ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS

TO BECOME NATIONAL TRAINING PARTNER IN
AGRI-ENTREPRENURSHIP
Under

Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centers (AC&ABC) Scheme

Recognizing a national training partner in agri-entrepreneurship development, MANAGE invites

applications from eligible organizations to enroll as Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) across
India.
Eligible Criteria:
Public & private sector organizations with following credentials ae eligible for enrolling as Nodal Training Institutes
under AC&ABC Scheme.

 At least one year experience in organizing training programmes and implementation of Central & State
Government Schemes related to agri-entrepreneurship development.
 Either own or leased (on long-term basis) lodging, boarding and transport facilities for minimum of 35
candidates.
 Availability of training infrastructure (buildings, teaching aids including PC and LCD Projector, resource
persons etc.)
 Nodal Officer, with degree in agriculture and allied disciplines and 2 Revised Agri-Clinics and Agri-
Business Centres (ACABC) Scheme – 2010 having at least 3 years’ experience in agri-entrepreneurship
development.
 Private firms must have an annual turnover of minimum of Rs. 5/- lakh for the last 3 years.
 Institutions with following amenities will be given preference:
 Public and private sector institution in Tier II cities/rural areas
 Proximity to the KVKs, agricultural colleges, universities, ICAR Institutes, reputed agricultural
based NGOs, established agri-business centers and private agri-firms.
 Institute having competence in processing DPR, hand-holding to agri-ventures & bank linkages.

Application format is available @ http://www.agriclinics.net/LatestNews%2f5.pdf

More Details Contact
* Toll Free Helpline No. 1800 425 1556 & Mobile: 09951851556 (9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
* e-mail: helpline-cad@gov.in *Website: www.agriclinics.net

Director (Agril.Extn.)
MANAGE