Assam CM highlights financial support for Agri-entrepreneurs, FPOs
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted AIF and PMFME support for agri-entrepreneurs and FPOs in a post on X. He urged eligible businesses and organisations to use the schemes to expand and strengthen food-processing and agricultural infrastructure.
- Aug 28, 2026,
- Updated Aug 28, 2026, 10:12 AM IST
- Eligible applicants can access low-interest loans up to Rs 2 crore
- The scheme also offers a 3 per cent interest subvention
- Food processing units can get 35 per cent capital subsidy
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a post on X, highlighted the financial support available to agri-entrepreneurs and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) and the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme.
Under the AIF, eligible beneficiaries can avail low-interest loans of up to Rs 2 crore, along with a 3% interest subvention. The PMFME scheme offers 35% capital subsidy, with assistance of up to Rs 10 lakh for individual enterprises and up to Rs 3 crore for common infrastructure.
The Chief Minister urged eligible entrepreneurs and organisations to utilise the opportunity to expand their businesses and strengthen food-processing and agricultural infrastructure.
