Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme

Current Context : Union Cabinet approved the expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF).

• Aim : to bolster agricultural infrastructure, support viable community farming assets, include integrated processing projects, align with PM-KUSUM Component-A.
• It allow all eligible beneficiaries to create infrastructure under ‘viable projects for building community farming assets.’

AGRICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (AIF) SCHEME

• Aim : to improve agricultural infrastructure across the country by modernize agriculture, increase farmers’ income, and reduce post-harvest losses.
• Launched in 2020
• Implement Agency : Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare