Core scheme objectives and funding focus
- Pre- and post-harvest infrastructure: Development of modern packhouses, cold storage facilities, primary processing centres, and seed processing plants.
- Value addition and supply chain enhancement: Funding for post-harvest aggregation infrastructure to reduce crop transit spoilage and improve market realizations.
- Decentralized planning: Allocates flexible funds to states based on District Agriculture Plans (DAPs) and Comprehensive State Agriculture Plans (SAPs).
Innovation and agri-entrepreneurship incubation
Under the RAFTAAR component, the scheme nurtures agri-startups and rural youth enterprises. Through Knowledge Partners (KPs) and RKVY Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs) across central agricultural universities and ICAR institutes, selected startups receive mentorship and seed-stage grant-in-aid assistance.
Approval process and implementation structure
- Projects are reviewed and sanctioned by the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) chaired by the respective state's Chief Secretary.
- Eligible implementing agencies include state agriculture departments, ICAR research institutions, state agricultural universities, and registered Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
Official source
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Common questions
What is the full form of RKVY-RAFTAAR?
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation.
Who can apply for startup incubation grants under RKVY?
Indian youth, rural innovators, and early-stage agri-startups working on agricultural, dairy, fisheries, or post-harvest technology solutions can apply through designated RKVY incubators.
Where can farmers and FPOs find state-specific RKVY project guidelines?
On the official RKVY portal (rkvy.nic.in) and through their respective State Department of Agriculture.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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