Context:
Ministry’s circular requests states and ministries to identify and share agriculture investment schemes for inclusion. Emphasis on regular updates to maintain portal’s effectiveness.
Objective
To consolidate all Central and State government schemes related to agricultural investment into a single digital platform for easy access and streamlined investment.
Background
- Launched in September 2024 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- Aims to bring schemes from various ministries and states under one window.
- Currently includes schemes from 7 ministries:
- Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
- Food Processing Industries
- Rural Development
- New and Renewable Energy
- Jal Shakti
- Chemicals & Fertilisers
- Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- Other ministries expected to join:
- Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
- Cooperation
- Panchayati Raj
- Commerce
- Development of North Eastern Regions
- States yet to onboard; urged to share scheme details urgently for portal inclusion.
Key Features
- One-Stop Access: Centralized access to investment schemes from multiple government departments.
- Open Source & Standards: Built as an interoperable platform using open-source technology.
- Powered by BI, Analytics, AI/ML: Provides business intelligence, data analytics, and artificial intelligence/machine learning for better decision-making.
- User-Friendly: Helps investors, farmers, and agri-startups to find suitable schemes easily.
- Application Tracking: Stakeholders can track scheme application status and seek guidance digitally.
- Digital DPR Submission: Enables submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) online, streamlining investment proposals.
Significance
- Boosts Private Investment: Encourages private sector participation to enhance productivity, infrastructure, and value chains in agriculture.
- Transparency & Efficiency: Simplifies investment process with greater transparency and timely information updates.
- Supports Modernisation: Aligns with the vision of modernizing Indian agriculture through technology and innovative practices.
- Categorized Investment Opportunities: Sorted by geography and available subsidies for targeted investments.
