Krishi Nivesh Portal:
In a bid to boost and expedite investments in the agriculture sector, the government is working to integrate schemes from various ministries and state governments under a unified digital platform the Krishi Nivesh portal.
- It is an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to facilitate farmers and investors.
- The portal will cater to diverse stakeholders, including farmers, entrepreneurs and industries, by providing easy access to information regarding various Central and State Government schemes.
- There are many government schemes for farmers’ welfare through which the investors can avail the subsidized benefits provided by various departments, divisions and ministries.
- This portal is a one-stop place for availing the benefits promulgated by different Government departments and ministries in the agriculture sector.
- It is a comprehensive platform designed to enhance agribusinesses, attract investments, and improve farmers’ income.
- It serves as a centralized interface to track investment opportunities, monitor the status of applications and access information on schemes — all from a single source.
- It is designed to streamline the investment process, making it more transparent and efficient.
- The portal features a user-friendly interface, real-time assistance through chatbot and interactive dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
- It currently provides information on 17 flagship agri-sector schemes, including the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund, PM Kisan Sampada Yojana, and PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan), covering initiatives from seven ministries on a single platform.
- Currently, the portal is being utilised by multiple ministries, including those of agriculture, food processing, rural development, jal shakti, new and renewable energy and fertilisers.
