The Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under the Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM). This capital subsidy sub-scheme is designed to enhance farmers’ income by adding value to their produce through processing and improved marketability. The scheme supports the creation of agricultural marketing infrastructure—including scientific storage capacity and other marketing facilities—and is available until 31.03.2026.
Projects eligible for assistance include:
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Storage infrastructure projects:
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50–5,000 MT capacity for private entities and cooperatives
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50–10,000 MT capacity for state agencies
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Other marketing infrastructure projects (excluding storage)
AMI is a demand-driven, open-ended, credit-linked scheme with a back-ended subsidy component. Eligible beneficiaries include individuals, agri-preneurs, farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), cooperatives, state agencies, and other relevant entities.
Benefits
The scheme aims to:
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Ensure remunerative prices for farmers’ produce
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Provide alternative and competitive marketing channels
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Promote small-scale processing units
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Reduce post-harvest and handling losses
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Enhance access to pledge financing and markets
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Strengthen farmer-consumer linkages and integrate Grameen Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) with the e-NAM portal
Subsidy details:
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Subsidy rates are 25% for plain areas and 33.33% for North Eastern Region (NER), hilly areas, and for projects promoted by women, SC/ST promoters, and FPOs.
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The subsidy supports various projects including storage infrastructure, upgradation of rural haats (GrAMs), common facilitation centers for FPOs, market yard infrastructures, direct marketing facilities, mobile post-harvest infrastructure (e.g., reefer vans), stand-alone cold storages (up to 1,000 MT), and Integrated Value Chain (IVC) projects up to the primary processing stage.
Eligibility
The scheme is open to all eligible promoters, which include:
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Individuals
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Farmers
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Groups of farmers/growers
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Registered Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs) / Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs)
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Firms, companies, corporations, NGOs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
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Cooperatives and Cooperative Marketing Federations
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Autonomous Government bodies, local bodies, Panchayats, and state agencies
Application Process
The application process is conducted offline with the following steps:
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Step 1: The promoter applies for a Term Loan (TL) from a Financial Institution (FI).
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Step 2: The FI sanctions the Term Loan.
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Step 3: Within 90 days of the first instalment disbursement, the FI applies for an Advance Subsidy through the ENSURE portal of NABARD.
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Step 4: NABARD sanctions and releases the Advance Subsidy to the FI.
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Step 5: After project completion, the FI submits the final subsidy claim to NABARD and requests a Joint Monitoring Inspection (JMI).
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Step 6: NABARD initiates the JMI process and uploads geo-tagged photographs to the ENSURE portal.
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Step 7: NABARD sanctions and releases the final subsidy to the FI.
Documents Required
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A forwarding letter from the Controlling/Nodal Office of the financing branch (with complete contact details, and endorsed to DMI RO/SO)
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Advance subsidy claim application (as per Annexure-V format)
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Copy of the project report including itemized cost details, total outlay, loan details, and margin; along with the technical and financial appraisal report from the FI
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Approved plan/map and civil drawings clearly indicating dimensions and capacity
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Copy of the loan sanction letter from the FI, including invoices for machinery/equipment (if applicable) and Term Loan Account Statement showing all transactions
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Copy of land documents where the project is to be established
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Certificate from the FI categorizing the promoter (and, in case of SC/ST entrepreneurs or cooperatives, certification from the Competent Authority)
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A notarized affidavit (on a non-judicial stamp paper as per Annexure XV) executed by the promoter
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Copies of registration documents (e.g., partnership deed for partnerships, Memorandum & Articles of Association and certificate of incorporation for private limited companies)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How much subsidy is given under AMI?
Subsidy rates are 25% in plain areas and 33.33% in NER, hilly areas, and for projects promoted by women, SC/ST promoters, and FPOs. -
Is there higher subsidy for women?
Yes, projects promoted by women are eligible for a subsidy of 33.33%. -
Can promoters of AMI avail interest subvention under AIF?
[Information typically addressed in scheme guidelines; please refer to the official guidelines for details.] -
Whether Cold Storage is permitted under AMI?
Yes, stand-alone cold storages up to 1,000 MT are eligible under the scheme. -
Are transport vehicles allowed under AMI?
Transport vehicles such as mobile infrastructure for post-harvest operations (e.g., reefer vans) are included under the scheme. -
Is there any restriction on the eligibility of promoters?
No specific restrictions are imposed; the scheme is open to a wide range of eligible entities including individuals, FPOs, cooperatives, state agencies, and others. -
Can projects under AMI be created in any area?
Projects are eligible across the country, with different subsidy rates based on the area (plain vs. NER/hilly areas). -
Can projects under AMI be created in partnership?
Yes, projects may be undertaken in partnership as per the guidelines. -
Can projects under AMI be promoted on lease land?
Yes, provided the necessary documentation and approvals are in place. -
Can projects of AMI be created with own funds by private entrepreneurs?
Projects can be developed using a combination of own funds and bank loans; the scheme is credit linked. -
What is the minimum promoter’s contribution in the project?
The specific minimum contribution is detailed in the scheme guidelines. -
Is local authorities’ permission required for projects under AMI?
Yes, local authority approvals may be required as per project specifications. -
Within how many days of sanction of the loan can the subsidy be applied?
The FI must apply for the Advance Subsidy within 90 days of the disbursement of the first instalment of the Term Loan. -
What is the time limit for submission of documents after project completion for final subsidy?
Audited Statement of Expenditure (SE) and Utilization Certificate (UC) must be submitted within three months after project completion. -
Are FPOs eligible under AMI?
Yes, FPOs are among the eligible beneficiaries.