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Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
This scheme is closed to new applications (since 31 March 2026).
New loans under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund could be sanctioned only until 31 March 2026 (FY 2025-26). Loans already disbursed keep the 3% interest subvention and credit guarantee until 2032-33.
AIF provides debt financing for agriculture infrastructure — cold chains, warehouses, primary processing centres, and sorting/grading units.
Max Benefit3% interest subvention + CGTMSE guarantee up to ₹2 Crore
Benefit TypeInterest Subvention + Loan Guarantee
Project Cost Range₹5 Lakh – ₹2 Crore
Timeline60–120 days via bank
Not open for new applications. Check your eligibility to see the schemes that are.
Who Can Apply
Applies only to: Only post-harvest management and primary processing infrastructure — cold storage, warehouses, silos, pack houses, sorting and grading, ripening chambers — not secondary manufacturing of finished foods.
Eligible Business Types
ManufacturingService
MSME Category Applicability
MicroSmall
Eligible Industries
🍽️ Food Processing🌾 Agri & Livestock Processing
Required Documents
- Udyam Registration
- Project Report
- Bank Loan Sanction
- Land/Lease Documents
- CA Certificate
Stacking Compatibility
This scheme can be combined with the following for higher total benefits:
Common Rejection Reasons
- Non-agri infrastructure activity
- Missing bank sanction
- Incorrect project classification
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.