NABARD
The Subsidy Scheme for Storage Infrastructure, also known as the Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) scheme under the Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM), is a government program that helps farmers, FPOs, cooperatives, and agri-businesses build scientific storage facilities like godowns and cold storages.
The scheme provides a capital subsidy to make it easier to store and protect farm produce, reduce wastage, and improve farmers' income. It supports projects across India and is available until March 31, 2026.
Objectives
- ☉ To help create more storage spaces for farmers so they can keep their crops safe and sell at better prices.
- ☉ To reduce post-harvest losses and wastage of farm produce.
- ☉ To support development of rural markets and better marketing infrastructure.
- ☉ To encourage value addition and processing at the farmer level.
Eligible Beneficiaries
- ☉ Individual farmers and agri-preneurs
- ☉ Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs)
- ☉ Cooperatives and Cooperative Marketing Federations
- ☉ Companies, NGOs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Panchayats
- ☉ State agencies, local bodies, and autonomous government bodies
Eligible Activities
- ☉ Building new godowns, warehouses, and cold storages (capacity 50–5,000 MT for private/cooperatives, up to 10,000 MT for state agencies)
- ☉ Upgrading or expanding existing storage infrastructure
- ☉ Setting up stand-alone cold storages up to 1,000 MT
- ☉ HCreating infrastructure for rural markets, direct marketing, and mobile post-harvest operations (like reefer vans)
- ☉ Setting up grading, packing, quality testing, and fire safety facilities
| Who Can Get Subsidy? | How Much Subsidy? (%) | Maximum Amount per MT (up to 1,000 MT) | Amount per MT (above 1,000 MT) | Maximum Storage Size Allowed | Other Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Areas (most people) | 25% | ₹1,750 | ₹1,500 | Up to 5,000 MT (private/FPOs) | You get subsidy after project is finished and loan is approved |
| North East, Hilly Areas,Women, SC/ST, FPOs | 33.33% | ₹2,333 | ₹2,000 | Up to 5,000 MT (private/FPOs) | You get subsidy after project is finished and loan is approved |
| State Government Agencies | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Up to 10,000 MT | You get subsidy after project is finished and loan is approved |
| All Applicants | As above | Scheme is open until March 2026 |
Note: You get subsidy only after your storage project is completed and your bank loan is approved
Apply For Subsidy Scheme for Storage Infrastructure
- ☉ Prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for your storage infrastructure project.
- ☉ Approach an eligible bank, NABARD, or other financial institution for a term loan for your project.
- ☉ Submit your application along with DPR and required documents to the bank.
- ☉ The bank will appraise your project and, if approved, sanction the loan.
- ☉ After project completion, the bank will claim the subsidy from NABARD or the government on your behalf.
- ☉ The subsidy is credited to your loan account as per scheme rules.
Important Documents
- ☉ Aadhaar card and PAN card of the applicant or organization
- ☉ Land ownership or lease documents for the project site institution for a term loan for your project.
- ☉ Detailed project report (DPR) with cost estimates
- ☉ Bank account details and recent statement
- ☉ Loan sanction letter from the bank.
- ☉ Quotations for equipment or machinery (if applicable)
- ☉ Registration certificate (for FPOs, cooperatives, companies, etc.)
- ☉ Board resolution or authorization letter (for organizations)
- ☉ Photographs of the project site
- ☉ Any other documents required by the bank or NABARD
Avail Subsidy Summary Report On Your Project
Got any questions?
Any farmer, FPO, cooperative, company, NGO, SHG, or state agency involved in agriculture can apply for this scheme.
You can get up to 25% or 33.33% of your project cost as subsidy, depending on your category and area, for storage projects up to 5,000 MT (private/FPOs) or 10,000 MT (state agencies).
Yes, the scheme is credit-linked, so you must take a term loan from an eligible bank to get the subsidy after project completion.
