Initiatives to Raise Agriculture Productivity
Agriculture Credit and Insurance
- NABARD Fund for Rural Agriculture Startup: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) announced a Rs. 700 crore venture capital fund for equity investments in agriculture and rural-focused startups. The fund will have a high impact as it will provide a boost to investment ecosystem in the core areas of agriculture, food and improvement of rural livelihoods.
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana: Under this scheme, farmers between 18 and 40 years of age will get Rs 3,000 monthly pension after reaching 60 years of age. It was launched by Ministry of Agriculture & ....