Objectives of RKVY-RAFTAAR
RKVY-RAFTAAR focuses on making farming a remunerative economic activity by strengthening farmers' efforts, risk mitigation, and promoting agri-business entrepreneurship.
The scheme incentivizes state governments to enhance public investment in agriculture and allied sectors according to local agro-climatic requirements.
- Decentralized planning: Formulate District Agricultural Plans and State Agriculture Plans
- Value addition: Build post-harvest processing, sorting, grading, and storage infrastructure
- Allied growth: Support dairy development, fisheries, horticulture, and organic farming clusters
Key Project Streams and Funding Patterns
RKVY provides financial allocations across pre-harvest production growth, post-harvest infrastructure assets, and innovative youth agribusiness incubation.
Funds are channelled through state nodal agencies with central and state matching contribution frameworks.
- Production growth projects: Certified seed production, micro-irrigation, and soil testing expansion
- Infrastructure and assets: Cold storage facilities, pack houses, and market yard improvements
- Innovation and agri-entrepreneurship: Seed stage financial grants and incubation support for youth startups
How Farmers and Producer Groups Can Benefit
Individual agriculturists, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and rural cooperatives can participate through state department project proposals.
Interested groups must submit detailed project reports to District Agricultural Officers or State Nodal Officers for State Level Sanctioning Committee approval.
- Farmer collectives: FPOs can seek support for custom hiring centers and processing machinery
- Application process: Submit proposals during state call for projects via official department portals
- Monitoring: Project progress and asset geocaching are tracked through national monitoring dashboards
Official source
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Common questions
What is the full form of RKVY-RAFTAAR?
It stands for Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sectors Rejuvenation.
Who approves projects under RKVY in each state?
Projects are reviewed and approved by the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) headed by the Chief Secretary of the respective state.
Can agri-startups receive grants under RKVY?
Yes, the innovation and agri-entrepreneurship component provides seed-stage funding and incubation grants through designated Knowledge Partners and Agribusiness Incubators.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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