Politics

The government is implementing Agri infrastructure loans, a sub-scheme of the Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing. AMI works to improve agricultural produce storage capacity in rural areas. Depending on the beneficiary group, the program offers reductions of up to 33.33 percent off the capital cost of eligible projects. Farmers' associations, self-help groups, agricultural cooperatives, and local panchayats are some of the organizations that qualify. To qualify for the subsidy, project expenses must be spent within two years after the sanction date and completed within three years. Certain standards must be met in order for completed projects to be eligible for…