NGRAIN: Agripreneurship Program
by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Grant up to Rs. 25 Lakhs for agripreneurs & startups in millet innovation.
Central government ministry running RKVY-RAFTAAR to support agri-startups with grants up to INR 25 lakh, incubation through 24 R-ABIs, and agripreneurship training.
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) is the central government ministry responsible for agriculture policy, food security, and farmer welfare in India. Through its flagship scheme Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana-RAFTAAR (PM-RKVY), the ministry supports agri-entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance and nurturing the agribusiness incubation ecosystem nationwide.
RKVY-RAFTAAR operates through 24 RKVY Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs) established across the country, supported by 5 Knowledge Partners for programme implementation and mentorship delivery. Pre-seed startups can receive grants of up to INR 5 lakh, while seed-stage startups are eligible for up to INR 25 lakh based on milestone-driven evaluation during the incubation period. The programme provides physical incubation facilities, mentorship from domain experts, agripreneurship orientation and training, and structured networking with investors, industry professionals, and potential customers.
## Who Benefits
Agri-startups, agripreneurs, and innovators developing solutions in agriculture, food processing, allied sectors, and rural livelihoods who need structured incubation, domain-specific mentorship, and non-dilutive grant funding to reach market readiness.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare currently has 5 programs listed in this directory, including NGRAIN: Agripreneurship Program, RKVY-RAFTAAR Startup Agri-Business Incubation Scheme, UPJA 2026 , Pusa Krishi Incubation Program. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.
Yes. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
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