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AgriSURE Scheme
Overview
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development has launched the AgriSURE Scheme to revolutionize agriculture in India through innovation and support for start-ups in rural and agricultural sectors.
AgriSURE Fund (Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises)
Objective
Revolutionize agriculture in India by fostering innovation and supporting start-ups in rural and agricultural sectors.
Focus Area
Technology-driven, high-risk, high-impact ventures in agriculture.
Funding Pattern
- Total Fund: ₹750 crore
- Government of India: ₹250 crore
- NABARD: ₹250 crore
- Banks, insurance companies, and private investors: ₹250 crore
Key Focus Areas
- Promote technology-driven initiatives in agriculture.
- Enhance the farm produce value chain.
- Create new rural ecosystem linkages and infrastructure.
- Support Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs).
- Generate employment through IT-based solutions and machinery rental services for farmers.
Management
NABVENTURES (a subsidiary of NABARD) acts as the fund manager.
