Sectoral Scheme·All India·Active

Agri Infrastructure Fund

₹1 lakh Cr corpus. 3% interest subvention up to ₹2 Cr loan. 6-year tenure inclusive of 2-year moratorium.

Quick facts

Ministry / Agency: Ministry of Agriculture
Funding: Up to ₹2 Cr
Stage: mvp, early-revenue, growth
Sector: agri
Equity dilution: none
DPIIT recognition required: No
NRI / OCI eligibility: Yes — NRI and OCI founders are eligible to apply.

Who is eligible

Post-harvest infrastructure, agri-tech assets

How to apply

Agri Infra Fund is administered by Ministry of Agriculture. Applications are submitted through the official portal — there are no application fees and you do not need to go through third-party intermediaries.

Apply on the official portal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Agri Infra Fund?+

Post-harvest infrastructure, agri-tech assets

What is the funding amount under Agri Infra Fund?+

Up to ₹2 Cr. 3% interest subvention up to ₹2 Cr

Can NRI or OCI founders apply for Agri Infra Fund?+

Yes — NRI and OCI founders are eligible to apply.

Does Agri Infra Fund require DPIIT recognition?+

No — DPIIT recognition is not required for Agri Infra Fund.

How do I apply for Agri Infra Fund?+

Apply through the official portal at agriinfra.dac.gov.in. The scheme is administered by Ministry of Agriculture.

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