AGRI-ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Aug. 24, 2020

Ministry of Agriculture is funding start-ups under the innovation and agri-preneurship component of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in 2020-21.

About:

  • A component, Innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship Development programme has been launched under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in order to promote innovation and agripreneurship by providing financial support and nurturing the incubation ecosystem.

  • These start-ups are in various categories such as agro-processing, artificial intelligence, digital agriculture, farm mechanisation, waste to wealth, dairy, fisheries etc.

  • The following are the components of this scheme:
    • Agripreneurship Orientation - 2 months duration with a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000/- per month.  Mentorship is provided on financial, technical, IP issues etc.

    • Seed Stage Funding of R-ABI Incubatees – Funding upto Rs. 25 lakhs (85% grant & 15% contribution from the incubatee).

    • Idea/Pre-Seed Stage Funding of Agripreneurs – Funding up to Rs. 5 lakhs (90% grant and 10% contribution from the incubatee).



Source : PIB

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