Executive Summary:
This document outlines the allocation of funds under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to states for strengthening market linkages and value chain management. It details the state-wise tentative allocation of the 1 lakh crore scheme, with a specific focus on funds allocated to Andhra Pradesh over the last three years and the current year. It also provides information on the geotagging of agriculture infrastructure projects, including those in Andhra Pradesh, as of June 30, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF):**
* AIF supports post-harvest infrastructure creation like processing units, warehouses, cold chains, and collection centers.
* The scheme aims to reduce wastage, enhance value addition, and ensure better price realization for farmers.
* A total allocation of 1 lakh crore is tentatively distributed among States and UTs based on their share in the total value of output from agriculture and allied sectors.
* **State-wise Allocation:**
* The tentative allocation amongst the States is given at ANNEXUREI.
* States can avail the scheme until the total allocation of Rs. 1 lakh crore is sanctioned.
* **Andhra Pradesh Specifics:**
* Total scheme allocation for Andhra Pradesh is ₹6,540 crore until FY 2025-26.
* Details of loans sanctioned in Andhra Pradesh for the last three years and the current year are in ANNEXURE II.
* As of June 30, 2025, 361 out of 3,205 projects in Andhra Pradesh have been geotagged.
* **Geotagging of Projects:**
* As of June 30, 2025, 62,630 out of 1,13,419 projects sanctioned under AIF have been geotagged.
Impact Analysis:
* **Farmers:**
* Impact: Benefit from reduced wastage, enhanced value addition to their produce, and better price realization through improved post-harvest infrastructure.
* Action Required: Utilize the created infrastructure and engage with relevant institutions to maximize the benefits from value addition.
* **State Governments (Specifically Andhra Pradesh):**
* Impact: Responsible for facilitating the implementation of AIF projects and ensuring effective utilization of allocated funds.
* Action Required: Monitor project progress, promote geotagging of projects, and work towards achieving the scheme's objectives within the state.
* **Lending Institutions:**
* Impact: Play a role in providing medium to long term loans for setting up post harvest management and viable farming assets.
* Action Required: Continue sanctioning loans, especially to PACS (in Principle sanction to the tune of Rs 973 crore to PACS by NABARD).
Key Entities Referenced
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: A scheme to support creation of post-harvest infrastructure and viable farming assets.
SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI: Member of Parliament who raised the question about the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India, specifically mentioned in relation to AIF allocation and project geotagging.
SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare who provided the answer to the question.
Madhya Pradesh: One of the states with tentative allocation under AIF.
Maharashtra: One of the states with tentative allocation under AIF.
Uttar Pradesh: One of the states with tentative allocation under AIF.
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, has sanctioned in-principle to PACS
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2595
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 05TH AUGUST, 2025
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER AIF
2595. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण मं(cid:287)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) allocation to states for market
linkages, value chain management, etc.; State-wise;
(b) the details of funds allocated to State of Andhra Pradesh during the last three years
and the current year, year-wise; and
(c) whether Geo-tagging of Agriculture Infrastructure Projects are being done and, if so,
the details thereof, with a particular reference to Andhra Pradesh?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a): The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) plays a key role in strengthening market
linkages and value chain management by supporting creation of post-harvest infrastructure
like primary processing units, warehouses, cold chains, and collection centres. These
facilities help reduce wastage, enhance value addition, and ensure better price realization
for farmers.
Allocation of ₹1 lakh crore has been made under the Scheme, which is tentatively
distributed among States and UTs based on their share in the total value of output from
agriculture and allied sectors. However, States can avail the scheme till the completion of
sanctioning Rs. 1 lakh crore.This allocation is for medium to long term loans for setting up
post harvest management and viable farming assets by various lending institutions. The
tentative allocation amongst the States is given at ANNEXURE-I.
(b): Against the total Scheme allocation of ₹6,540 crore for the entire duration up to FY
2025-26, the year-wise details of loans sanctioned in the State of Andhra Pradesh during
the last three years and the current year are given at ANNEXURE-II.
(c): As on 30th June, 2025, out of a total of 1,13,419 projects sanctioned under AIF,
62,630 projects have been geo-tagged including 361 projects out of 3,205 projects in
Andhra Pradesh.ANNEXURE-I
Tentative allocation to States
S.N State/ UT Allocation Amount(in cr)
1 Madhya Pradesh* 11940
2 Andhra Pradesh 6540
3 Maharashtra* 10060
4 Rajasthan 9015
5 Telangana* 4965
6 Karnataka* 5375
7 Gujarat 7282
8 Uttar Pradesh 12831
9 Tamil Nadu 5990
10 Haryana* 4850
11 Punjab* 7050
12 West Bengal 7260
13 Kerala 2520
14 Chhattisgarh* 2490
15 Bihar 3980
16 Odisha 2500
17 Assam 2050
18 Uttarakhand 785
19 Himachal Pradesh 925
20 Jharkhand 1445
21 Goa 110
22 Delhi 102
23 Jammu and Kashmir & ladakh 900
24 Arunachal Pradesh 290
25 Chandigarh* 20
26 MEGHALAYA 190
27 Mizoram 196
28 Nagaland 230
29 Sikkim 56
The Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman
30
And Diu 32
31 Andaman And Nicobar Islands 40
32 Manipur 200
33 Tripura 360
34 Puducherry 48
35 Lakshadweep 11
*Revised allocation at the request of StatesANNEXURE-II
Year-wise details of projects and loans sanctioned in the State of Andhra Pradesh
during the last three years and the current year
(Amount in Rs. Crores)
Year No. of Projects Sanctioned Amount
2022-23 422 472.3
2023-24 31 265.5
2024-25 952 462.3*
2025-25 (till 30th June 264 251.1
2025)
*in-Principle sanction to the tune of Rs 973 crore to PACS by NABARD
*****