Government data shows strong implementation of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF):
- As of 30 June 2025, ₹66,310 crore has been sanctioned under AIF for over 1.13 lakh projects across India, with significant investment mobilised into storage, processing, and other farm-gate infrastructure — helping reduce post-harvest losses and raise farmer incomes.
- This includes 2,454 cold storage projects sanctioned with a combined allocation of â‚ą8,258 crore to improve perishables handling.
đź“Ť Punjab Leads in Utilising AIF
- Punjab has become one of the top performers under the scheme, prompting the Centre to increase its agriculture infrastructure funding to ₹7,050 crore — recognising strong project implementation in the state.
đź’° Investments Under AIF Keep Growing
- Across India, agricultural infrastructure proposals worth over â‚ą63,500 crore have been approved under the fund since its launch, supporting projects such as farm gate storage, logistics upgrades, and value-addition facilities.
đź“Ś What AIF Is & Why It Matters
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a â‚ą1 lakh crore central sector financing initiative aimed at boosting medium and long-term investment in post-harvest infrastructure (like cold storage, warehouses, processing units, and other farm-to-market assets). It provides affordable loans through banks/co-ops with interest subvention and credit guarantee support to farmers, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs and start-ups.
🧑‍🌾 Impact on Farmers
- Infrastructure built through AIF helps reduce wastage, improve value addition, and enhance market linkage — improving incomes and lowering costs for farmers.
- By supporting community farming assets and modern storage/processing, the scheme also strengthens rural supply chains.
Author
Gagan Tripathi is an agripreneur, plant scientist, and author known for his work in agritech innovation and sustainable horticulture. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Plant Orbit, a horticulture-focused startup dedicated to making healthy, scientifically managed plants accessible to urban and institutional consumers. Born in 2000, Gagan holds a master’s degree in Agriculture Extension and Communication, blending agricultural science with entrepreneurship and community outreach. He is also the author of the bestseller “Roadmap to Your Healthy Succulents”. His work focuses on sustainable plant care, green entrepreneurship, and building impact-driven agri startups in India.
