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Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure

Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme

The Cold Chain Scheme aims to build and enhance infrastructure for managing temperature-sensitive products. It helps reduce post-harvest losses for non-horticulture produce, dairy, meat, poultry, and marine products. By linking producers with processors and markets through a seamless cold chain, the scheme ensures better prices for farmers and a steady supply of quality food for consumers.

Key Components:

  1. Farm Level Infrastructure (FLI)

    • Includes processing centers located near production areas

  2. Processing Centre

    • Includes sorting, grading, and packing lines.

  3. Distribution Hub

    • Features modern cold storage with multiple temperature settings and additional facilities based on the business plan.

  4. Refrigerated Transport

    • Includes refrigerated vans, trucks, and mobile insulated tankers.

  5. Irradiation Facility (Optional)

    • Can include cold storage, grading, and reefer vans.(Fruits and Vegetable Allowed)

Raw Materials Allowed Under the Cold Chain Scheme

  • Dairy Products

    • Includes raw milk, milk for processing, and other dairy products requiring chilling and processing.

  • Meat and Poultry

    • Includes fresh and processed meat and poultry products.

  • Seafood and Fishery Products

    • Includes fish and seafood, excluding shrimp.

  • Other Temperature-Sensitive Products

    • Includes any other raw materials needing cold storage and handling.

Objectives

  1. Develop Cold Chain Infrastructure: Establish robust cold chain facilities to minimize post-harvest losses and maintain the quality of perishable products.
  2. Enhance Value Addition: Promote processing and packaging to increase the market value of agricultural products.
  3. Support Supply Chain Integration: Strengthen the entire supply chain from farm to distribution to ensure efficient market access
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Financial Assistance

  • Grant-in-aid:
    • General Areas: 35% of the project cost.
    • Difficult Areas (North East States, Himalayan States, ITDP Areas, SC/ST Candidates, FPOs, SHGs): 50% of the project cost.
  • Maximum Grant Ceiling: ₹10 Crores.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Eligibility Criteria:

    • Net Worth: Must be at least 1.5 times the grant amount for general areas, or equal to the grant amount for difficult areas, SC/ST, FPOs, and SHGs.
    • Government Entities: No net worth criteria required.

Application Process

  1. Submission of Proposal:
    • Detailed project report outlining the components, cost estimates, and expected outcomes.
    • Documentation of eligibility, including area classification and organizational status (e.g., FPO, SHG).
  2. Approval Process:
    • Proposals reviewed by an expert committee for technical and financial feasibility.
    • Sanctioning of grants based on merit, compliance with guidelines, and availability of funds.

Implementation Plan

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  1. Project Initiation:

    • Preliminary assessment and proposal submission.
    • Approval and sanction of grants.

  2. Infrastructure Development:

    • Establishment of cold chain facilities at the farm level.
    • Setting up of post-harvest processing units.
    • Development of distribution and marketing infrastructure.

  3. Operational Phase:

    • Commencement of cold storage operations and processing activities.
    • Transportation and marketing of processed products.

  4. Monitoring & Evaluation:

    • Regular review of project progress.
    • Ensuring adherence to the grant utilization guidelines.
    • Periodic auditing and inspection by MoFPI.

Conclusion

The MoFPI scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure aims to strengthen the entire supply chain from farm to distribution level. By providing financial assistance for both integrated and standalone projects, the scheme ensures a comprehensive approach to maintaining the quality and enhancing the value of agricultural products.

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