Government Schemes & Subsidies

Subsidies

Navigate Agricultural Capital Schemes

Setting up post-harvest agricultural infrastructure is capital-intensive. The Government of India provides capital link subsidies and interest subventions to promote cold chain and processing lines.

Major Target Schemes

  • Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): 3% interest subvention for 7 years on project bank loans up to INR 2 Crores.
  • Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM): Capital assistance for grading, sorting, packaging, and cleaning equipment.
  • Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): Special capital credit link subsidies for horticulture seed plants and multi-chamber cold storage facilities.
  • State Industrial Incentives: Guidance on power bill concessions, SGST refunds, and land allotment schemes for agribusiness units in target states.

Advisory Scope

Subsidies are not guaranteed and require meticulous dossier submission and compliance matching. We assist in preparing bankable reports, submitting portal applications, and preparing the facility for state joint inspection visits, subject to eligibility criteria.

Subsidies Assistance

Request a preliminary eligibility check under AIF or state capital schemes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert answers to common agricultural subsidy and scheme queries.

What is the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme?
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) provides a medium-to-long term debt financing facility for post-harvest infrastructure projects, offering a 3% interest subvention per annum on bank loans up to INR 2 Crores.
Which schemes offer capital subsidies for seed processing machinery?
The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) and the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) offer capital subsidies (ranging from 35% to 50%) for setting up seed cleaning, grading, and storage machinery, subject to regional eligibility and target crop guidelines.