Chandigarh: Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat stated that the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme is proving extremely helpful for small and medium farmers throughout the state. Beneath the scheme, farmers can avail monetary help to strengthen agricultural infrastructure.
He stated that the Punjab Authorities, underneath the management of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is dedicated to growing farmers’ revenue and making agriculture a worthwhile and sustainable occupation. He added that the AIF Scheme is a serious step on this path.
Mr. Bhagat stated that the scheme is
selling the institution of chilly storages, warehouses, grading and packing items, processing centres and different agricultural amenities. That is serving to farmers get hold of higher costs for his or her produce whereas considerably lowering post-harvest losses.
He additional knowledgeable that, in line with information obtainable as much as March 31, 2026, a complete of 34,265 initiatives have been accredited in Punjab underneath the AIF Scheme. Loans value Rs. 7,991 crore have been sanctioned by varied monetary establishments for these initiatives, whereas Rs. 7,496 crore has already been disbursed to beneficiaries.
He added that the Punjab Horticulture Division is serving because the nodal company for implementation of the scheme. Farmers inquisitive about availing advantages underneath the AIF Scheme can contact their nearest horticulture workplace or involved departmental officers.
