Agricultural Infrastructure Fund

The Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) aims to strengthen the agricultural sector by providing financial support for building modern infrastructure. It focuses on improving storage, processing, and supply chain facilities to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance farmers’ income.

The fund offers medium to long-term financing for projects such as warehouses, cold storage units, processing centers, and agri-logistics infrastructure. It encourages participation from farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, cooperatives, startups, and private sector players.

✅ Key Objectives

• Improve post-harvest management and storage facilities
• Reduce crop wastage and losses
• Strengthen agricultural supply chains
• Promote value addition and processing
• Increase farmers’ income and market access

✅ Eligible Projects

• Warehouses and godowns
• Cold storage and cold chain facilities
• Sorting, grading, and packaging units
• Food processing and value addition units
• Agri-logistics and supply chain infrastructure
• E-marketing and digital agriculture platforms

✅ Beneficiaries

• Farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
• Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
• Agri-entrepreneurs and startups
• Self Help Groups (SHGs)
• Cooperatives and private entities

✅ Key Benefits

• Access to affordable financing
• Interest subvention support
• Credit guarantee coverage
• Promotion of modern agricultural practices
• Increased efficiency and profitability

✅ Impact

• Reduced post-harvest losses
• Improved quality and shelf life of produce
• Better price realization for farmers
• Strengthened rural economy

Leverage the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund to build modern agri-infrastructure and drive sustainable growth in the agriculture sector.