A long-term loan facility for post-harvest and community farming projects such as cold storage, warehouses, sorting and grading, and processing units. Open to farmers, FPOs, cooperatives, self-help groups and agri-entrepreneurs.
Amount / benefit: 3% a year interest subvention on loans up to ₹2 crore, for up to 7 years
3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹2 crore for a maximum of 7 years, and credit-guarantee cover (CGTMSE) for loans up to ₹2 crore, so no collateral is needed up to that limit. One applicant can set up to 25 projects in different locations.
Farmers, FPOs, primary agricultural credit societies, marketing cooperatives, self-help groups, joint liability groups, agri-entrepreneurs, start-ups and public-private projects with a viable post-harvest or farm-gate project. The scheme runs till 2032-33.
Most farmer schemes accept applications through the year or in notified windows. Check the official portal for the current window.
Farmers, FPOs, primary agricultural credit societies, marketing cooperatives, self-help groups, joint liability groups, agri-entrepreneurs, start-ups and public-private projects with a viable post-harvest or farm-gate project. The scheme runs till 2032-33.
3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹2 crore for a maximum of 7 years, and credit-guarantee cover (CGTMSE) for loans up to ₹2 crore, so no collateral is needed up to that limit. One applicant can set up to 25 projects in different locations. Amount: 3% a year interest subvention on loans up to ₹2 crore, for up to 7 years.
Identity and address proof, Project report, Land or lease documents for the project site, Bank statements, Registration papers for FPO / society / firm, if applicable.
The official website is https://agriinfra.dac.gov.in (source: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India).