Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches AgriSURE Fund
In a significant development for India’s agricultural sector, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the AgriSURE Scheme in New Delhi. The AgriSURE Fund, formally known as the Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises, is a ₹750 crore blended capital fund aimed at fostering innovation and growth in the agricultural and rural start-up ecosystem. With contributions from the Government of India, NABARD, and private investors, this initiative is expected to revolutionize the agricultural landscape by supporting high-risk, technology-driven ventures.
The launch event was attended by Union Ministers of State for Agriculture, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary and Shri Ram Nath Thakur, and other dignitaries, including Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. In his keynote address, Shri Chouhan emphasized the government’s commitment to empowering farmers and enhancing the agricultural sector’s productivity. He reiterated the importance of technology and innovation in ensuring a prosperous farming community.
The event also featured the AgriSURE Greenathon Awards, recognizing the most innovative agri-tech start-ups. Greensapio, Krushikanti, and Ambronics emerged as the top three winners among 10 finalists, with a prize pool of ₹6 lakhs. The Greenathon provided a platform for start-ups to present their solutions to a wide network of stakeholders.
Shri Chouhan also launched the Krishi Nivesh Portal, designed to centralize investment opportunities and enhance agribusinesses. The portal will serve as a comprehensive platform for farmers, entrepreneurs, and industries to access information on various government schemes. Additionally, the minister highlighted the government’s focus on increasing production, reducing input costs, and promoting crop diversification.
The event concluded with the presentation of AIF Excellence Awards to top-performing banks and states under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). Banks like SBI, Canara Bank, and HDFC Bank, as well as states like Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, were recognized for their contributions to the sector.
India's first space-based solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has helped scientists understand more about how solar eruptions…
Tamil Nadu was the leading state in terms of publishing research in 2024-25 according to…
Equitas Small Finance Bank has appointed Mr. Balaji Nuthalapadi as its interim Chief Executive Officer…
Sikkim's Soreng district has become India's first notified Organic Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri…
Greenland’s parliament has passed a tripartite security agreement between Denmark and the United States to…
Collins Dictionary has chosen ‘mogging’ as its word of the year for 2026. The slang…