About this farmer scheme
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), now rebranded as RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation), is a central sector scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Launched in 2007 and restructured in 2017-18, RKVY provides flexible funding to states for agriculture development projects including irrigation, seed production, horticulture, post-harvest infrastructure, and value chains. RKVY-RAFTAAR also has a dedicated component for agri-startups and innovation through the RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) — providing grants up to ₹25 lakh to individual agri-entrepreneurs and ₹2 crore to agri-business incubation centres. Under the 2024-25 Union Budget, RKVY has been allocated ₹7,521 crore for states to spend on agriculture diversification, natural farming, digital agriculture, and FPO strengthening.
Farmer benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | RKVY 2026 — Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana RAFTAAR Grants for Farmers & Agri-Startups |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2007 |
| Benefit | State grants for agriculture infrastructure + Agri-startup grants up to ₹25 lakh (individual) + ₹2 crore (incubation centre) + Innovation fellowship ₹5,000-60,000/month + Seed capital for agri-startups |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 9 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://rkvy.nic.in |
What farmers receive
State grants for agriculture infrastructure + Agri-startup grants up to ₹25 lakh (individual) + ₹2 crore (incubation centre) + Innovation fellowship ₹5,000-60,000/month + Seed capital for agri-startups
Which farmers qualify
- ✓For agri-startup grants (R-ABI): Individual farmers, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs aged 18-60
- ✓Agri-startup must be registered entity (proprietorship/partnership/company/cooperative)
- ✓Innovation must be in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, animal husbandry, or allied sectors
- ✓For RKVY state projects: State governments submit proposals; farmers benefit through state schemes
- ✓For R-ABI incubation centres: Educational institutions, research bodies, industry associations
Papers to keep ready
Registration walkthrough
- 1Visit rkvy.nic.in → R-ABI section → Find nearest RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) in your state
- 2Register your agri-startup/innovation idea at the R-ABI online portal
- 3Submit detailed innovation proposal with technical and financial details
- 4Shortlisted applicants invited for pitch presentation before expert panel
- 5Selected startups get incubation support (lab space, mentoring) + seed grant up to ₹25 lakh
- 6For state-level RKVY benefits: Contact your state Agriculture Department / State Agriculture & Rural Development Bank
Official Government Portal
Use rkvy.nic.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗Apply on rkvy.nic.in