Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Agri Infrastructure Fund Invests in Post-Harvest Facilities
The government is giving out loans to help farmers build better storage and transportation for their crops.
This is to stop food from going bad after it's harvested and to help farmers sell their goods for a better price.
The government has approved lots of projects and given out a lot of money through the Agri Infrastructure Fund to help farmers.
They're giving money to build things like warehouses and cold storage units.
Agri Infrastructure Fund (AIF) has approved over Rs 63,500 crore for post-harvest facilities.
The initiative aims to enhance farm gate storage and logistics.
The total investment mobilized is approximately Rs 1 lakh crore, largely from private entities.
AIF offers loans up to Rs 2 crore with a 3% interest subvention.
Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh have the most projects sanctioned.
- Who
- The Indian government and farmers through the Agri Infrastructure Fund.
- What
- The Agri Infrastructure Fund is investing in post-harvest infrastructure.
- When
- Launched in May 2020; scheme operational from 2020-21 to 2032-33.
- Where
- Across India, with significant projects in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers' income by providing better storage and logistics.
- Fund Name
- Agri Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
- Approved Projects
- Over 1,09,426
- Total Investment
- Rs 1 lakh crore
- Loan Limit
- Up to Rs 2 crore
- Interest Subvention
- 3%
- Repayment Period
- Maximum 7 years
