Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the setting up of “Agriculture Investment Portal”

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the setting up of Agriculture Investment Portal” published in PIB on 5th December 2022

What is the News?

The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has inaugurated the Agriculture Investment Portal (Krishi Nivesh Portal).

What is an Agriculture Investment Portal?

Launched by: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare 

Purpose: The portal is a one-stop solution for all investors who are looking to invest in India in agriculture and allied sectors.

– The portal highlights the steps for ease of doing business in India, the market entry strategies and the regulatory frameworks that are involved in setting up the operations. 

Objectives of the portal: 1) Boost investments in the agriculture sector of India, 2) To ease the hand holding process for the investors, 3) Tap the potential of all the sub sectors in Agriculture, 4) To guide and assist the investors with the major infrastructure available in India, 5) Support investors and companies with the schemes, policies and incentives given by the State and the Central Government.