Rashtriya Krushi Vikas Yojana — RAFTAAR (Maharashtra)

Why it matters

A state-implemented umbrella scheme funding infrastructure, value-addition and innovation projects that help farmers raise productivity and income.

What you get

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation) is implemented by the Maharashtra Department of Agriculture as a state-level umbrella scheme funding diverse agriculture and allied-sector projects: pre- and post-harvest infrastructure (cold storage, warehouses, processing units), agri-startup and innovation support, and productivity-enhancement projects tailored to district-level agro-climatic priorities identified by the State Level Sanctioning Committee. Individual farmers, FPOs, cooperatives and entrepreneurs can apply for project-based funding under various sub-components notified each year, with the state preparing District Agriculture Plans that feed into project selection. Funding patterns and caps vary by sub-component and are notified annually.

Eligibility criteria

• Eligible applicants include individual farmers, FPOs, cooperatives, and agri-entrepreneurs depending on the sub-component
• Project must align with the district's approved District Agriculture Plan priorities
• Specific eligibility, subsidy share and caps vary by the notified sub-component for the year

How to apply

1. 1

   Check the current year's notified RKVY-RAFTAAR sub-components and call for proposals via the district agriculture office or MahaDBT

2. 2

   Prepare and submit a project proposal/DPR as required by the sub-component

3. 3

   State Level Sanctioning Committee or district committee reviews and approves projects

4. 4

   Funds released in tranches tied to project milestones

Documents required

• Project proposal/DPR
• Aadhaar card / entity registration documents
• Land or facility ownership/lease proof
• Bank account details