For agri-businesses, the strongest support goes to collective and post-harvest projects. If you are a farmer group, forming or joining an FPO unlocks several of these schemes.
Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs
Status: PIB says the target of 10,000 registered FPOs has been reached (as of 31 Dec 2025). Equity grant and credit guarantee support continue for these FPOs.
- What it offers
- Up to ₹18 lakh per FPO over three years for management, a matching equity grant of up to ₹2,000 per farmer member (maximum ₹15 lakh per FPO), and a credit guarantee for project loans of up to ₹2 crore per FPO.
- Who it is for
- Farmer producer organisations formed under the scheme.
- Official source
- PIB, 3 Feb 2026
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
Running (check the source for current terms)
- What it offers
- Loans with 3% a year interest subvention for post-harvest management and community farming assets (storage, processing, value addition). Credit guarantee for loans up to ₹2 crore through CGTMSE and NABSanrakshan.
- Who it is for
- Farmers, FPOs, cooperatives, agri-entrepreneurs and startups building post-harvest infrastructure.
- Official source
- PIB, 3 Feb 2026
NHB cold storage subsidy
Running (check the source for current terms)
- What it offers
- 35% of project cost in general areas and 45% in special areas, up to ₹2 crore per project. Circular amended 21 Aug 2026.
- Who it is for
- Entrepreneurs and FPOs building cold storage for horticulture produce.
- Official source
- nhb.gov.in
PMKSY cold chain and agro-processing clusters
Status: Works through calls for proposals. Check mofpi.gov.in.
- What it offers
- Grants of 35% (50% for difficult areas, SC/ST beneficiaries, FPOs and SHGs), up to ₹10 crore per project.
- Who it is for
- FPOs, cooperatives, SHGs and firms.
- Official source
- MoFPI PMKSY FAQ
Operation Greens
Status: No open EOI as of 11 Oct 2026.
- What it offers
- 35–50% assistance, up to ₹15 crore (integrated) or ₹10 crore (standalone) per project.
- Who it is for
- FPOs and processors in production clusters.
- Official source
- mofpi.gov.in
PM-KUSUM solar pumps
Status: Check your state agency for open allocations.
- What it offers
- 30% central support for solar pumps (50% in NE, hill and island states/UTs), with state support on top in most states.
- Who it is for
- Farmers and farmer groups, through state agencies.
- Official source
- PIB
Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official sources linked for each scheme. If a scheme has closed or changed, tell us on Facebook.
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