About this agriculture scheme
The Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure scheme helps farmers enhance their income by developing storage and marketing facilities. It offers a subsidy of 25% to 33.33% based on various factors. The official listing gives no last date, so check the official portal for the current status before applying.
The Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) scheme aims to improve the income of farmers by enhancing the agricultural value chain. It focuses on developing storage and marketing infrastructure across India.
This scheme is managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and is implemented by the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection.
Through AMI, farmers, cooperatives, and various organizations can receive financial assistance to create essential infrastructure. This support is crucial for reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring better market access.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Department | Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Launch year | 2018 |
| Benefit | The Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure scheme helps farmers enhance their income by developing storage and marketing facilities. |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | dmi.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | Directorate Of Marketing & Inspection, Head Office, Faridabad |
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Subsidy of 25% for plain areas
- Subsidy of 33.33% for special categories like women, SC/ST, and hilly areas
- Support for storage infrastructure and marketing facilities
The subsidy is paid after project completion. The financial institution submits a claim to NABARD for final subsidy release.
Who qualifies
- Applicants must be between 18 to 80 years of age
- Individuals, farmers, cooperatives, and organizations can apply
Who is not eligible
- No specific exclusions mentioned in the source
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Registration walkthrough
- Apply for a Term Loan to a Financial Institution.
- Get the Term Loan sanctioned.
- The FI applies for Advance Subsidy within 90 days of disbursal of the first instalment.
- NABARD sanctions and releases the Advance Subsidy to the FI.
- After project completion, the FI submits the final subsidy claim to NABARD.
- NABARD conducts a Joint Monitoring Inspection and releases the final subsidy.
To check the application or payment status, contact the financing institution or the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection for updates.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 28 Oct 2018 |
|---|
Real-life examples: are you eligible?
A quick way to gauge your eligibility: find the profile nearest to yours.
Every case differs. Confirm your eligibility on the official portal before applying.
- Not submitting the required documents on time.
- Failing to apply for the subsidy within 90 days of loan disbursement.
- Providing incomplete project reports or plans.
- Not adhering to the age requirement.
- Submitting applications for projects located within municipal areas when not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the subsidy percentage under AMI?
The subsidy is 25% for general areas and 33.33% for special categories.
Can I apply if I am a part of a cooperative?
Yes, cooperatives are eligible to apply.
Is there a specific area where the project should be located?
Yes, storage projects should be outside municipal corporation areas.
What type of infrastructure can be developed under this scheme?
You can develop storage facilities, marketing infrastructures, and processing units.
What happens if I miss the application deadline?
You need to apply within 90 days of loan disbursement, or you may lose the opportunity.
Are transport vehicles allowed under this scheme?
Only reefer vans for post-harvest operations are permitted.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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