Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) & Post-Harvest Storage Financing for Farmer Groups & Enterprises
An operational roadmap for FPOs, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), and agricultural entrepreneurs in UP to secure 3% interest subvention and CGTMSE credit guarantees on post-harvest infrastructure loans up to ₹2 Crore.
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Agrinance Agricultural Research DeskAgricultural Policy & Farm Finance Research Group
Published: 25 October 2026Substantively Updated: 26 October 2026Reviewed by: Dr. Arvind K. Sharma
Official Citations & Verified Sources
Agrinance adheres to a strict zero-fabrication editorial policy. The claims, subsidy rates, and statutory provisions in this publication have been verified against the following public records:
- 1. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Central Sector Scheme Operational GuidelinesSourceDepartment of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India•Government Portal• Verified 2026-10-27
Supports: “₹1 Lakh Crore AIF facility, 3% interest subvention for 7 years, and CGTMSE credit guarantee coverage.”
Related Questions & Clarifications
Direct answers to operational questions related to this guide.
Under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, qualified projects (cold storage, warehouses, pack houses, grading units) receive a 3.00% per annum interest subvention on term loans up to ₹2.00 Crore for a maximum duration of 7 years, along with credit guarantee coverage under CGTMSE/NABSANRAKSHAN.
Source: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of IndiaOfficial Portal