Eligible projects and financing support under AIF
- Post-harvest infrastructure: Cold storage facilities, ripening chambers, warehouses, silos, pack houses, and assaying units.
- Community farming assets: Bio-stimulant production units, smart precision agriculture machinery, and custom hiring centres.
- Interest subvention: Offers an interest subvention of 3 percent per annum on bank loans up to 2 crore rupees for a maximum duration of 7 years.
- Credit coverage: Credit protection support is provided under the CGTMSE scheme for eligible loans without requiring third-party collateral.
How to register and apply on the AIF portal
- Visit the official portal at agriinfra.dac.gov.in and click on beneficiary registration using your basic Aadhaar and contact details.
- Prepare and upload your Detailed Project Report (DPR), land revenue records or registered lease deed, and quotation estimates.
- Choose your preferred lending bank from the list of scheduled commercial, public sector, and regional rural banks integrated with the portal.
- Track application appraisal, bank sanction, and interest subvention disbursal directly from your online dashboard.
Eligible beneficiaries and farmer groups
The scheme is open to primary agricultural credit societies (PACS), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), self-help groups (SHGs), joint liability groups (JLGs), individual farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and agricultural startups across all states and union territories.
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Common questions
What is the official website for the AIF portal?
The official portal is agriinfra.dac.gov.in, managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
How much interest subvention is provided under AIF?
The scheme provides an interest subvention of 3 percent per annum on loans up to 2 crore rupees for a maximum tenure of 7 years.
Can Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) apply under AIF?
Yes, Farmer Producer Organisations are eligible beneficiaries and can secure funding for setting up primary processing, cold chains, and collective storage assets.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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