Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
Flexible state-led funding for agriculture infrastructure, agri start-ups and value addition projects.
About this scheme
RKVY was launched in 2007 and restructured in 2022-23 as RKVY-Cafeteria, giving states flexibility to design projects suited to local needs within a menu of components. Components include soil health management, rainfed area development, agro-forestry, crop diversification, per-drop-more-crop micro irrigation, and the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development programme that funds agri start-ups. States prepare a District Agriculture Plan and a State Agriculture Plan for approval by the State Level Sanctioning Committee. The Centre-state funding ratio is 60:40 generally and 90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan states.
Benefits
- Grant funding for state-designed agriculture infrastructure projects
- Seed money of up to Rs 5 lakh (idea stage) and Rs 25 lakh (seed stage) for agri start-ups
- Two months of free incubation and mentoring at an RKVY agri-business incubator
- Support for value addition, post-harvest and marketing infrastructure
- Funding for soil health, rainfed area development and crop diversification
Who can apply
- State governments and their agriculture and allied departments for infrastructure projects
- Agri start-ups, innovators and entrepreneurs for the Agri-Entrepreneurship component
- Farmers, FPOs and cooperatives as end beneficiaries of state projects
- Start-up must be registered in India with an innovative agri-related idea or product
Documents required
- Aadhaar and PAN of the applicant
- Start-up or entity registration certificate
- Business plan or Detailed Project Report
- Bank account details
- Proof of concept, prototype or product documentation
How to apply
- 1For start-ups, apply through an RKVY agri-business incubator or the RKVY portal
- 2Submit the business plan or project proposal
- 3Screening and pitch presentation before the selection committee
- 4For state projects, proposals go through the District and State Agriculture Plan process
- 5Funds released in tranches against milestones
Important dates
- Application window
- Start-up cohorts announced periodically by RKVY incubators
Available in: All India
Visit the official portal