APEDA Bharat Krishi Niryat Yojana is an important initiative aimed at promoting exports of agricultural and processed food products from India. APEDA has issued a circular dated 6 October 2026 announcing the updated guidelines for its Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) under the Bharat Krishi Niryat Yojana.
The scheme has been approved for the Finance Commission cycle from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31, with an enhanced total budget outlay of ₹540 crore for five years.
What Is Bharat Krishi Niryat Yojana?
The Bharat Krishi Niryat Yojana, formerly known as the Agriculture and Processed Foods Export Promotion Scheme, is a financial assistance scheme of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
The scheme is intended to promote exports of APEDA-scheduled products and support India’s agricultural and processed food export sector.
Key Highlights of the APEDA Circular
The important details of the circular are as follows:
- Circular Date: 6 October 2026
- Circular Number: F.No. APEDA-BFD/18/2025-BFD
- Scheme Name: Bharat Krishi Niryat Yojana
- Scheme Type: Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
- Approved Period: FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31
- Total Budget Outlay: ₹540 crore for five years
- Application Status: APEDA will invite applications shortly.
What Are the New Financial Assistance Guidelines?
APEDA has made the updated Financial Assistance Scheme guidelines available on its official website.
These guidelines provide the framework for the scheme. However, the circular dated 6 October 2026 does not specify the detailed assistance amounts, individual eligibility conditions, or application requirements.
APEDA has stated that it will invite applications shortly, along with the applicable selection criteria.
Therefore, exporters should review the official guidelines and wait for the detailed application announcement before proceeding.
Who Should Monitor This Scheme?
The update is relevant to businesses involved in exporting agricultural and processed food products covered under APEDA’s scheduled products.
Exporters should monitor the scheme if they are planning to explore financial assistance under APEDA’s export promotion initiatives.
Before applying, businesses should verify whether their products and proposed activities fall within the scope of the scheme and satisfy the applicable conditions.
What Should Exporters Do Now?
Exporters can take the following steps:
- Review the new APEDA FAS guidelines available on the official APEDA website.
- Identify whether their products fall under APEDA’s scheduled products.
- Review the applicable eligibility and documentation requirements once the detailed criteria are announced.
- Monitor APEDA’s official announcements for the application opening date and submission procedure.
- Prepare the relevant business and export documents according to the final application requirements.
Important: The application opening date, detailed selection criteria, and specific financial assistance provisions have not been stated in the circular. Exporters should rely on APEDA’s official guidelines and subsequent announcements for these details.
Where Can You Find the Official Guidelines?
Exporters can visit the official APEDA website to access the updated Financial Assistance Scheme guidelines.
Applicants should check the latest official information before making decisions or submitting an application.
Conclusion
The updated APEDA Bharat Krishi Niryat Yojana guidelines mark an important development for India’s agricultural and processed food export sector. With an approved budget of ₹540 crore over five years, the scheme provides a framework for promoting exports of APEDA-scheduled products.
Exporters should review the guidelines now and monitor APEDA announcements for the upcoming application process and selection criteria.
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