Launch of AgriSURE Scheme and Krishi Nivesh Portal to Boost Agricultural Innovation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of AgriSURE Scheme |
| Minister | Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Scheme Name | AgriSURE (Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises) |
| Fund Size | ₹750 crore |
| Contributors | Government of India, NABARD, Private Investors |
| Objective | Foster innovation and growth in agricultural and rural start-up ecosystem |
| Key Attendees | Union Ministers of State for Agriculture, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Shri Ram Nath Thakur, Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi (Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) |
| Additional Initiatives | Krishi Nivesh Portal (centralized investment opportunities), AIF Excellence Awards |
| AgriSURE Greenathon Awards | Top Winners: Greensapio, Krushikanti, Ambronics; Prize Pool: ₹6 lakhs |
| AIF Excellence Awards | Banks: SBI, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank; States: Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh |