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Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)

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This profile has been independently compiled from official gazette notifications and verified web domains. Source Authority Link: rkvy.nic.in Authority: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare • State/Region: Central Scheme (All India) • Last Audited: 10 Sep 2026

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RKVY is a centrally sponsored umbrella scheme providing states flexibility to plan and execute agriculture projects based on local agro-climatic conditions and priorities.

Detailed Summary

Scheme Overview

Launched in 2007-08, the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to incentivize states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors. It operates as a State Plan scheme with 100% central assistance (grant-in-aid) to ensure holistic development of the agriculture sector.

Key Objectives

  • To incentivize states to allocate higher resources for agriculture and allied sectors.
  • To provide flexibility and autonomy to states in planning and executing projects as per district/state agriculture plans.
  • To reduce yield gaps in important crops through focused interventions.
  • To maximize returns to farmers through value addition and market linkage.

Funding Pattern

The scheme provides central assistance as a 100% grant to states. Funds are released in installments based on the approval of State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) projects and utilization certificates. States must maintain a baseline expenditure on agriculture to qualify for funds.

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Comparison Criteria Benefits
Key Benefits
  • 100% Central Grant-in-aid to State Governments for approved agriculture and allied sector projects.
  • Financial assistance for infrastructure development: cold storages, pack houses, ripening chambers, and cold chain logistics.
  • Support for farm mechanization through Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs) and high-tech equipment hubs (subsidy up to 40-50% of project cost as per SMAM guidelines converged under RKVY).
  • Funding for organic farming clusters, certification, and value addition under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) components.
  • Assistance for soil health management, integrated nutrient management, and micro-irrigation (Per Drop More Crop).
  • Support for agri-entrepreneurship and startups via the RKVY-RAFTAAR component (seed funding up to ₹25 lakh for ideation/pre-seed and ₹5 crore for scaling).
  • Flexibility for states to allocate funds for local priorities: seed farms, soil testing labs, veterinary infrastructure, and fishery development.

Eligibility Criteria Profile

Comparison Criteria Eligibility
Minimum Age Limit 18 Years or above
Occupation Status Farmer
Domicile State All India (Central Scheme)

Application Process Guide

  1. State Government prepares/revises District Agriculture Plans (DAP) and State Agriculture Plan (SAP) through participatory process.
  2. State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC), chaired by Chief Secretary, approves annual action plan and specific projects.
  3. Approved proposals submitted to Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Government of India, for fund release.
  4. DA&FW releases first installment (typically 50%) upon approval of action plan.
  5. State implements projects through Department of Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Fisheries via District Level Committees.
  6. End-beneficiaries (farmers/FPOs/Startups) apply for specific sub-scheme benefits (e.g., CHC, Cold Storage, Startup funding) through District Agriculture Officer or designated online portals (e.g., RKVY-RAFTAAR portal).
  7. Verification by field officials and District Level Monitoring Committee.
  8. Release of subsidy/assistance to beneficiary via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) or project execution by state agency.
  9. Submission of Utilization Certificates (UCs) and Physical Progress Reports by State for subsequent installments.

Common FAQs regarding this Yojana

RKVY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) implemented as a State Plan scheme with 100% central assistance provided as grant-in-aid to State Governments.

No. Individual farmers cannot apply directly to the Centre. Funds flow from the Centre to State Governments. Farmers access benefits through state-level implementing departments (Agriculture, Horticulture, etc.) by applying at the District/Block level for specific sub-components like farm mechanization, cold storage, or organic farming.

RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) is a sub-scheme launched in 2017-18 focusing on pre-harvest and post-harvest infrastructure, value addition, and agri-entrepreneurship. It provides financial support and incubation to agri-startups (up to ₹25 lakh for ideation and up to ₹5 crore for scaling) and funds infrastructure projects.

For North Eastern States and Himalayan States (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh), the funding pattern remains 100% Central Grant, identical to other states. However, they often receive higher allocation weightage due to difficult terrain and special category status.

Projects are selected by the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) headed by the Chief Secretary. The SLSC approves the Annual Action Plan based on the State Agriculture Plan (SAP) and District Agriculture Plans (DAP). Projects must address gaps in production, infrastructure, or value chains identified in these plans.

Mandatory documents include: Certificate of Incorporation/Registration, DPIIT Recognition Certificate (or State Startup Recognition), PAN Card, Aadhaar of Directors/Promoters, Detailed Business Plan/Pitch Deck, Bank Account Details, and a Letter of Recommendation from the respective RKVY-RAFTAAR Knowledge Partner (Incubator).