About this programme
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, providing a medium to long-term debt financing facility of Rs 1 lakh crore for investment in post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets. It supports projects such as cold storage, warehouses, sorting and grading units, silos, and primary processing centres, along with allied projects like PM-KUSUM-linked renewable energy assets. Under the scheme, loans from banks and financial institutions carry an interest subvention of 3% per annum, capped at Rs 2 crore per project at one location, with loans above this limit still eligible but without subvention on the excess. A Credit Guarantee Coverage is also provided for eligible loans up to Rs 2 crore under CGTMSE/NABARD/CGFMU as applicable. It is run by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
An interest subvention lowers the interest you pay on an eligible loan — you borrow as usual, and part of the interest is reimbursed or waived so your effective rate is lower. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in post-harvest agriculture infrastructure and community farming assets. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who can apply
Open to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs), agri-entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups, Joint Liability Groups, cooperative societies and their federations, marketing cooperative societies, state agencies, central/state sponsored public-private partnership projects, and individual farmers/startups undertaking eligible post-harvest and farm-infrastructure projects.
Documents you’ll typically need
- Business registration / incorporation certificate
- PAN (and GST registration, where applicable)
- Identity and address proof for the applicant / directors
- A short description of your business or project
- Recent financials or a simple project report
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
What kind of support is this?
An interest subvention lowers the interest you pay on an eligible loan — you borrow as usual, and part of the interest is reimbursed or waived so your effective rate is lower.
Who runs this programme?
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is offered by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
Reviewed July 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.