August 28, 2024 4:53 PM

Cabinet approves expansion of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the expansion of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), a financing facility under the Central Sector Scheme. The move is aimed at boosting agricultural infrastructure across India, making the scheme more impactful, inclusive, and appealing to a wider range of beneficiaries. The Government's new measures are set to broaden the scope of eligible projects under the AIF, focusing on the development of viable farming ...