Government schemes

Central and state schemes explained in plain language, each with a link to the official source.

2 schemes for “kisan pension”

FPOs, clusters & institutionsCentral

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

3% interest subvention and credit guarantee on loans up to ₹2 crore for post-harvest and community farm infrastructure

For: Farmers, FPOs, PACS, cooperatives, SHGs, agri-entrepreneurs and start-ups

See eligibility and documents

FPOs, clusters & institutionsCentralStatus changed: check

Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs

Management support up to ₹18 lakh over three years, matching equity grant up to ₹2,000 per farmer member (maximum ₹15 lakh) and a credit guarantee facility for each FPO

For: Groups of farmers forming a Farmer Producer Organisation

See eligibility and documents