Krishi Nivesh portal is a comprehensive platform designed to enhance agribusinesses, attract investments and improve farmers’ income
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The government targets to bring in all schemes under various ministries of the Centre as well as States related to investment in the agriculture sector under one single window — the Krishi Nivesh portal. The agriculture ministry on May 29 had shared a note on the “concept, scope and features” of the Krishi Nivesh portal which was launched in September, 2024.
State governments are yet to join the portal. Currently, schemes related to seven ministries — Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Rural Development, New and Renewable Energy, Jal Shakti, Chemicals & Fertilisers, and Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying have been included on the portal. Other ministries which are to join the portal include Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Cooperation, Panchayati Raj, Commerce and Development of North Eastern Regions Department.
In a circular, Sunil Kumar, an assistant commissioner in agriculture ministry, has requested all state governments and related ministries to identify the schemes/programmes/interventions being implemented by concerned department for promotion of investment in agriculture and allied activities. He has also requested the officials to share the requisite information for on-boarding on Krishi Nivesh portal on priority basis.
Highlighting that sharing of information and regular updation is the key feature for the successful operationalisation of the portal, the ministry’s circular said: “The portal is a one-stop place for availing benefits promulgated by different Government departments and ministries in the agriculture sector. This is an open source, open standard and inter operable solution, powered by Business Intelligence (BI), Analytics and AI/ML.”
Centralising investments, information
Officials said that the Krishi Nivesh portal is expected to transform the agricultural landscape by centralising investment opportunities and information. It is a comprehensive platform designed to enhance agribusinesses, attract investments and improve farmers’ income and it also aligns with the vision of modernising agriculture through technological advancements and innovative practices.
According to the ministry’s note, investment opportunities will be categorised, based on geography, schemes where investors/farmers/agri-start-ups can avail subsidy. Also, applicants and other stakeholders can track the status of their applications and seek necessary guidance from the relevant authorities.
“This portal has been designed to streamline the investment process, making it more transparent and efficient. We have tried to simplify the process of understanding and choosing the best-fit scheme for each investor,” Kumar said adding it also enables users to submit DPRs digitally.
Boosting private sector investments in Indian agriculture is essential for increasing productivity, improving infrastructure, enhancing value chains, and ensuring sustainability, officials said.
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Published on May 31, 2025
