India’s agriculture and food processing sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by government initiatives that support micro-enterprises, agripreneurs, farmers, and food processors. This masterclass by CHARGE offers a structured and practical understanding of key government schemes designed to promote entrepreneurship, infrastructure development, and value addition in agriculture and food processing.
Led by Mr. Rahul Ghadge, an experienced agriculture extension expert, this recorded session explains flagship schemes such as PM FME, ODOP, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Operation Greens, and entrepreneurship training programs. The course focuses not only on scheme benefits but also on eligibility criteria, financial assistance, subsidy structure, application procedures, and real-world challenges faced by applicants.
This program is ideal for individuals who want to formalize food processing units, access subsidies, prepare DPRs, secure bank loans, and leverage government support to build sustainable agri-businesses.
What You’ll Learn:
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Overview of major government schemes in agriculture & food processing
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Financial benefits, subsidies, and seed capital support
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Eligibility criteria for individuals, SHGs, FPOs, and micro-enterprises
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Credit-linked subsidies, interest subvention, and loan structures
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DPR preparation and digital application process
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Role of infrastructure, technology, and marketing support
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Special focus on women entrepreneurs and aspirational districts
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Real-world implementation insights and common challenges
Module : Government Schemes in Agriculture & Food Processing
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1Lesson 1: Introduction to Agriculture & Food Processing Ecosystem
Gain a clear understanding of India’s agriculture and food processing ecosystem, its growth potential, and the challenges that government schemes are designed to solve.
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2Lesson 2: PM FME Scheme – Objectives & Benefits
Learn how the PM FME scheme empowers micro food processors through subsidies, institutional finance, and support for branding, technology, and market access.
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3Lesson 3: ODOP Scheme – District-Level Entrepreneurship
Learn how the ODOP scheme promotes district-based entrepreneurship by strengthening local value chains, market access, and financial support for food processors.
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4Lesson 4: Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
Understand how the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund supports post-harvest infrastructure through affordable long-term financing, interest subvention, and credit guarantee support.
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5Lesson 5: Operation Greens & Price Stabilization
Learn how Operation Greens stabilizes prices and strengthens supply chains for perishable crops through infrastructure, logistics, and market support.
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6Lesson 6: Entrepreneurship Training & Capacity Building
Discover how government-led entrepreneurship training and handholding programs help farmers and youth build sustainable, profitable agri-businesses.
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7Lesson 7: Eligibility, DPR & Application Process
Learn how to check eligibility, prepare a strong DPR, and successfully apply for government schemes through online portals and bank financing.
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8Lesson 8: Key Insights & Implementation Challenges
Understand real-world challenges, common mistakes, and proven best practices to successfully implement government-supported agri and food processing projects.
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