Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

Why it matters

Build post-harvest infrastructure — cold storage, warehouses, grading units, processing — with cheaper loans and a 3% interest subvention.

What you get

Medium- to long-term debt financing for post-harvest management and community farming assets, with a 3% per annum interest subvention (up to Rs 2 crore) and credit guarantee support.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmers, FPOs, PACS, SHGs, agri-entrepreneurs and startups
• Project for post-harvest or community farming infrastructure
• Eligible for 3% interest subvention up to Rs 2 crore

How to apply

1. 1

   Register your project on the AIF portal

2. 2

   Apply to a lending bank for the term loan

3. 3

   On sanction, the 3% interest subvention is applied to your loan

Documents required

• Identity and address proof
• Project report / DPR
• Land documents
• Bank account details