The central government is now accepting registrations and logins for the 2026 Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Scheme via the agriinfra.dac.gov.in portal. Farmers can submit loan applications online through the official Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Portal. This initiative is a key component of India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package, introduced by PM Narendra Modi, providing a Rs. 1 Lakh Crore financing facility over four years. The government offers a 3% annual interest subsidy on these loans. This guide covers registration steps, loan limits, interest subventions, application procedures, eligibility criteria, and further details.
What is the 2026 Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Scheme?
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is designed to empower farmers by providing better value for their yields through enhanced storage, reduced post-harvest losses, and greater processing capabilities. Applicants can secure loans up to Rs. 2 Crore under this initiative.
Launch of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
On May 15, 2020, the Finance Minister unveiled a Rs. 1 lakh crore fund to boost farm-gate infrastructure. This financial support targets Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), startups, and agricultural entrepreneurs to foster viable post-harvest management and aggregation infrastructure.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) has established this scheme to facilitate medium-to-long-term debt financing for projects focused on community farming assets and post-harvest infrastructure.
Credit Guarantee Coverage Details
Loans up to Rs. 2 crore are eligible for credit guarantee coverage under the CGTMSE framework, with the government covering the associated fees. For FPOs, credit guarantee support can be accessed through the dedicated FPO promotion scheme managed by the DACFW.