The scheme aims to make agriculture more productive, profitable, and sustainable through technology and entrepreneurial development.

• •Promote Innovation and Technology in agriculture and allied sectors.
• •Support Agri-Startups with financial assistance to scale their businesses.
• •Enhance Agricultural Productivity through better practices and sustainable solutions.
• •Develop Agri-Infrastructure like cold storage, processing units, and market linkages.
• •Create Employment by supporting new ventures and businesses in the sector.

• •Financial Assistance: Subsidized loans, grants, and equity funding for project development and equipment purchase.
• •Technology Support: Funding for R&D, development of new technologies, and agriculture-based innovations.
• •Mentorship and Capacity Building: Training programs focused on leadership, business management, and technical skills.
• •Agri-Infra Support: Assistance in building essential infrastructure (cold storage, processing units, warehouses).
• •Market Linkages: Support for accessing wider domestic and international markets.
• •Focus on Youth and Women: Special benefits and opportunities for youth and women entrepreneurs.

• •Agri-Startups: Focusing on agri-tech, food processing, organic farming, and rural development.
• •Farmers and Producer Organizations: FPOs, SHGs, and cooperatives improving farm productivity and market access.
• •Women Entrepreneurs: Special provisions to help them scale their businesses.
• •Agricultural Universities and Research Institutes: Focused on research, technology development, and commercialization.
• •Other Entrepreneurs and Organizations: Working on sustainable practices and social enterprises in agriculture.

A simplified, step-by-step process for agri-entrepreneurs to secure funding.

Step 1. Understand the Scheme's Guidelines: Review eligibility and objectives for project alignment.

Step 2. Prepare Your Proposal: Include a detailed business plan, impact analysis, financial projections, and technology details.

Step 3. Submit Your Application: Apply through the official RKVY-RAFTAAR portal or authorized agencies.

Step 4. Evaluation and Selection: Pitch your project to an expert panel for evaluation of feasibility, scalability, and social impact.

Step 5. Funding and Implementation: Receive funds in installments based on project milestones and progress.

• •Detailed Business plan and model.
• •Impact analysis and sustainability plan.
• •Financial projections and funding utilization plan.
• •Details of the technology or innovations to be implemented.
• •Expected outcomes and scalability of the project.