New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The government has approved the continuation of its flagship Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme beyond 30 September 2026, extending its operational timeline until 31 March 2027. The move would bolster agricultural infrastructure and improve access to financing for projects across the farm sector, according to two people aware of the development.

The extension is expected to give further fillip to investments in post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets, helping improve storage, processing and supply-chain efficiency. This assumes significance given that India loses agricultural produce worth Rs.1.53 trillion each year due to post-harvest inefficiency.

"The Department of Expenditu...