Source: PIB
Context: The Union Minister launched the AgriSURE Fund and Krishi Nivesh Portal.
- The event also featured the presentation of the Greenathon AIF Excellence Awards, recognizing top-performing banks and states for their efforts in implementing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme.
| Aspect | AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises | Krishi Nivesh Portal |
| Established | Following the 2022-23 Budget announcement by India’s Finance Minister. | Launched on December 5, 2022. |
| Purpose | To support innovative, high-risk, and high-impact agricultural start-ups. | To simplify agricultural investments and enhance transparency. |
| Focus Areas | Investment in agriculture, technology-driven start-ups, farm mechanization, and rural enterprises. | Facilitating access to information and applications for various government schemes in agriculture. |
| Objectives | – Foster investment in agriculture. | – Streamline the investment process. |
| – Create employment opportunities. | – Provide guidelines for market entry strategies and regulatory frameworks. | |
| – Encourage youth participation in agriculture. | – Empower women in agriculture through special provisions and training programs. | |
| – Strengthen the agricultural value chain. |
