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GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND POLICIES IN MARKETING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN INDIA

GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND POLICIES IN MARKETING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN INDIA. Next. End. OUTLINE. Schemes offered by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India Schemes offered by Ministry of food Processing Industries, Government of India Schemes offered by APEDA

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GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND POLICIES IN MARKETING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN INDIA

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  1. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND POLICIES IN MARKETING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN INDIA Next End

  2. OUTLINE • Schemes offered by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India • Schemes offered by Ministry of food Processing Industries, Government of India • Schemes offered by APEDA • Schemes for post harvest management for horticultural produce • Schemes Of National Co-operative Development Corporation • Schemes offered by commodity boards • Market research schemes Next Previous End

  3. Schemes of Ministry Of Agriculture, Government of India Scheme for Development of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure , Grading and Standardization • Reform linked investment scheme : To encourage rapid devt. of infrastructure projects in agricultural and allied sectors including dairy , meat , fisheries and minor forest produce. • Investment subsidy :25% of the capital cost up to Rs 50 lakh on each project providing direct service delivery to producers/ farming community in Post harvest mgmt./Mktg. of their produce. • In case of North Eastern states , hilly and tribal areas and to SC/ST entrepreneurs and their co-operatives investment subsidy shall be 33.33% of the capital cost up to Rs 60 lakh. • No upper ceiling on subsidy in respect of infrastructure projects of state agencies. Next Previous End

  4. Beneficiaries and infrastructure development • Applicable only in such states/ Union territories , which undertake reforms • in APMC act. • Promoter’s contribution in project cost to be decided by financing bank with minimum bank loan of 50% in general cases and 46.67 % in hilly areas etc. Infrastructure development • Market user common facilities like market yards , platforms for loading , assembling and auctioning of the produce , weighing and mechanical handling equipments etc. • Functional infrastructure for assembling , grading ,standardization , quality certification ,labeling, packaging , value addition facilities • Infrastructure for direct marketing from producers to consumers /processing units/ bulk buyers • Infrastructure for E-trading , market extension and market oriented production planning. • Mobile infrastructure for post harvest operations viz. grading , packaging , quality testing etc. (excluding transport equipment). Next Previous End

  5. Central Sector Scheme - Agmark Grading and Standardisation Objectives of the scheme • Promotion of Grading and Standardisation of agricultural and allied commodities under Agricultural Produce (Grading & Marking) Act, 1937. Eligibility • Parties desirous to grade their commodities under Agmark have to obtain Certificate of Authorisation. • For the purpose, they should have adequate infrastructure to process the commodity and access to an approved laboratory for the determination of quality and safety factors. Next Previous End

  6. Commodities under certification by AGMARK • Butter • Ghee • Vegetable Oils • Honey • Wheat Atta • Blended Edible • GroundSpices • Vegetable Oils • Fat • Spread Cotton Next Previous End

  7. CENTRAL GOVERNMENTR SCHEME - AGRICULTURAL MARKETING INFORMATION NETWORK Objectives • To establish a nationwide information network for speedy collection and dissemination of market data for its efficient and timely utilization; • To ensure flow of regular and reliable data to the producers, traders and consumers to derive maximum advantage out of their sales and purchases, and to increase efficiency in marketing by effective improvement in the existing market information system. • Pattern of assistance : 100% grant by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Eligibility The eligible markets are identified in consultation with State Governments based on their volume handled and commercial importance in commodity flow of the Region/ State. Next Previous End

  8. AGRICULTURAL AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 1.Schemes For Development of Infrastructure: Objectives Establishment of common infrastructure facilities by APEDA or any other Government or Public Sector agency like Airport Authority of India or Port Trust etc. Scales Of Assistance For 10th Plan On Continuation Basis : 100% grant-in-aid A)Assistance for purchase of specialized transport units for animal products, horticulture and floriculture sector. Financial Assistance : 25% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.2.50 lakhs per beneficiary. Next Previous End

  9. B)Assistance to exporters/ producers/ growers/ Cooperative organization and federations for horticulture and floriculture sector for 1.Mechanisation of harvest operation of the produce : 25% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.5.00 lakhs per beneficiary 2.Setting up of sheds for intermediate storage and grading/storage/cleaning operation of produce : 25% of the cost of equipment subject to a ceiling of Rs.5.00 lakhs per beneficiary 3.a)Setting up of mechanized handling facilities including sorting, grading, washing, waxing, ripening, packaging & palletisation etc 25% of the cost of equipment subject to a ceiling of Rs.10.00 lakhs per beneficiary Next Previous End

  10. b) Setting up of pre cooling facilities etc. with proper air handling system/ cold storage for storing the produce 25% of the cost of equipment subject to a ceiling of Rs.10.00 lakhs per beneficiary . • c) Providing facilities for preshipment treatment such as fumigation, X-ray screening, hot water dip treatment, Water softening Plant . 25% of the cost of equipment subject to a ceiling of Rs.10.00 lakhs per beneficiary • d) Setting up of integrated post harvest-handling system (pack houses / green houses with any two or more of the above facilities) • 25% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.25 lakhs per beneficiary Next Previous End

  11. e) Setting up of vapor heat treatment, electronic beam processing or irradiation facilities 50% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.25 lakhs per beneficiary f) Assistance for setting up of environment control system  e.g. pollution control, effluent treatment etc. 25% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.25 lakhs per beneficiary • Setting up of specialized storage facilites such as high humidity cold storage deep freezers, controlled atmosphere (CA) or modified atmosphere (MA) storage etc. 25% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.10 lakhs per beneficiary Next Previous End

  12. Schemes for Market Development : A) Activity for development of packaging standards and design. i) APEDA’s internal scheme for development work through involvement of institutions / organization in India and abroad with the cost sharing with exporters and / or organizations involved in the export promotion. Maximum amount in case of sharing with exporters/ organization is Rs.5 lakhs. ii) Assistance to exporters for use of packaging material as per standards and specifications developed or adopted by APEDA. 30% subject to ceiling of Rs.1.50 lakhs per beneficiary. Next Previous End

  13. B) i) Development and dissemination of market information data base on products, infrastructure, markets and pre-feasibility surveys / study etc. 100% to be implemented by APEDA. ii) Assistance to exporters, growers organizations, trade associations for conducting surveys, feasibility studies etc. 50% of the total cost subject to ceiling of Rs.2.00 lakhs per beneficiary. iii) Assistance to Semi Government, State Government, Public Sector Undertakings for Conducting surveys, feasibility studies etc. 50% of the project cost subject to ceiling of Rs.10 lakhs per beneficiary. Next Previous End

  14. C) i)Supply of material samples, product literature, development of web site advertisement etc, for publicity and market promotion for fairs / events organised / sponsored by APEDA -100% of the cost ii) Publicity & promotion through preparation of product literature, Publicity material, advertisement, film etc by APEDA - 100% of the cost. iii) Brand publicity through advertisement etc. -40% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1 lakh per beneficiary. iv) Export promotion by APEDA undertaking activities like buyer-seller meet product promotion, exchange of delegations, participation in Exhibitions / Fairs / events etc. - 100% of the cost. Next Previous End

  15. Schemes for Quality Development : A) i)Assistance to exporters, producers, trade associations, public institutions etc. for setting up / strengthening laboratories - 50% of the total cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.5 lakhs per beneficiary. ii) Assistance to exporters & producers for installing quality management, quality assurance and quality control system such as ISO series, HACCP, TQM etc. including consultancy, quality improvement and certification for these - 50% of the cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.2 lakhs per beneficiary for each system iii) Activities related to standardization and quality control such as preparation of quality assurance manuals, guidelines, documents standards, upgradation and recognition of labs for export testing, certifying exporters as Premium Quality Exporters etc. pesticide management program, national and international standardization activities - 100% internal scheme of APEDA. Next Previous End

  16. iv) Upgradation and recognition of labs for export testing For upgradation up to 50% of cost for private labs and up to 100% of the cost for Central / State Government / University laboratories subject to a maximum of Rs.50 lakhs. Testing of water, soil residues of pesticide, veterinary drugs, hormones, toxins, contaminants in agricultural produce / products. • 50% of the cost of tests subject to a ceiling of Rs.2000 per sample. • Payment shall be made direct to laboratories and not to individual exporter. Next Previous End

  17. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION An Integrated System for Export Promotion and Support Schemes viz., 1. Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) 2. Market Development Assistance Scheme (MDA) 3. Transport Assistance (Air/Sea) that are managed and run by APEDA.This system provides the facility for the exporter to apply for Financial Assistance online and also at any point of time can check the status of already submitted application(s). To avail this facility the exporter need to logon with the USER ID and PASSWORD along with APEDA Registration No. already provided by APEDA for online applications. An Application Tracking Number (ATN) will be generated, along with an Acknowledgement on successful submission of application. Exporter should print this acknowledgement and attach as covering sheet along with other documents on submission to the appropriate APEDA office. Next Previous End

  18. Development of Commercial Horticulture through Production and Post-Harvest Management i) Production Related ii) PHM/ Processing related Production related components: - Credit linked projects relating to establishment of hi-tech commercial production units involving any of the following items are eligible for assistance under this component :- i) High quality commercial horticulture crops II) Indigenous crops / produce, herbs, spices iii) Aromatic & Medicinal Plant iv) Seed & Nursery v) Bio-Technology, micro-biology, bio-chemistry, bio-diversity & tissue culture vi) Protected cultivators vii) Bio-pesticides Schemes of National Horticultural Board Next Previous End

  19. viii)Organic fertilizers, organic foods, bio-dynamic farming, vermi-compost ix) Establishment of Hort. Health clinics / laboratories x) Hydroponics, Aeroponics xi) Beekeeping and its products xii) Mushrooms and its products xiii) Nuts and its products Next Previous End

  20. Pattern of Assistance • Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 20% of the total project cost limited to Rs 25 lakh per project in general area and Rs 30.00 lakh in NE Region, Hilly and Scheduled areas. • However, for capital intensive and high value crops under protected cultivation and open air cultivation of date palm, olive and saffron subsidy will be @ 25% of project cost with ceiling of Rs.50 lakh (33% of project cost with ceiling of Rs.60 lakh for scheduled and hilly areas). Next Previous End

  21. II Primary Processing related components: - credit linked projects involving the following items are eligible forassistance under this component Washing, drying, sorting, grading, waxing, packing, palletizing, freezing units etc. Pre-cooling units / Cool Stores Reefer Van / Containers Specialized Transport Vehicle Retail outlets Auction platform Ripening / curing chamber Market yards / rope ways Irradiation / Vapour Heat Treatment unit Next Previous End

  22. x) Primary processing of products (fermentation, extraction, distillation, juice vending, pulping, dressing, cutting, chopping, dehydration etc. Natural colour and dyes extraction xii) Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics out of horticulture products Products out of horticulture waste Horticulture ancillary industry for promoting indigenous manufacturing of horticulture related farm tools & machineries, equipments, plastics containers, packaging etc. Adoption of Quality Assurance Systems (HACCP, TQM, ISO, Euro-GAP etc.) Plastic Crates and Bins, Cartons, Aseptic Packaging and Nets. Next Previous End

  23. Pattern of Assistance : Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 40% of the total project cost limited to Rs 50 lakh per project in general area and @ 55% of project cost limited to Rs 60.00 lakh in Hilly and Scheduled areas. pattern of assistance for plastic crates will be 50% of the total cost. The subsidy to be released to the leading Financial Institution on the completion of project as in the case of cold storage projects approved by the Government For projects in the cooperative sector funded by NCDC, the subsidy would be through NCDC  . Next Previous End

  24. Capital Investment Subsidy for construction/expansion/ modernization of cold storage/ storages for horticulture produce. Components: - Credit linked projects relating to Cold Storages including Controlled Atmosphere (CA) and Modified Atmosphere (MA) Stores, pre-cooling units, other Storages for onion, etc., their modernization are eligible for assistance under this component. Pattern of Assistance: The assistance will be as credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 40% of the capital cost of project in general areas and 55% in case of Hilly & Scheduled Areas for a maximum storage capacity of 5000 MT per project for item (i)to (iv) below: - Next Previous End

  25. General conditions for cold storage projects • Multi-chamber cold storages with mezzanine floors of RCC and or wooden structure for products not requiring precooling, temperature range 0°C plus to 16°C or above with fin-coil cooling system, with control system for humidity (RH 80% to 95% in general and 65%-70% for onion & garlic or appropriate level for seed storage etc) and appropriate handling of stored commodity with safety system against accidents of fire, leakage of refrigerant etc. Minimum of two chambers, Standard insulation material, with civil structure, insulations and cooling system as per prescribed Standards - @ Rs 6,000 per MT Next Previous End

  26. ii) Multi-chamber and Multi-Product cold storage for whole range of horticulture produce but without pre-cooling system (temperature range from -2°C or lower to +16°C plus (with temperature, humidity and CO2 control (RH= 80% to 95% for F &V in general and 65%-70% for onion & garlic or appropriate level for seed storage etc), fin-coil cooling system and energy saving devices for peak and lean load period, heat exchanger with CO2 control system, appropriate technology for control of microorganism / dust mite and mechanical handling of stored commodity such as racks, pallets & forklift / stacker (as per site conditions); bags/ bins and crates/ CFB boxes and also safety devices against accident. With civil structure/ pre-fabricated engg. Structure, insulation, cooling system etc as per prescribed standards excluding cold storage with mezzanine floors @ Rs 7000/- per M (b) With civil structure/ pre-fabricated engg. structure, insulation, cooling system etc. as per prescribed standards (excluding cold storage with mezzanine floors) and having on-farm or off-farm pack house facility of washing/ de-sapping (as per requirement), drying, sorting, grading, waxing, packing etc and pre-cooling @Rs 8000/- per MT. Next Previous End

  27. iii) Modernization of Cold Storages Up gradation of thermal insulation Up gradation of cooling system, refrigeration, air flow, electric installation, handling devices, safety devices etc. Project based @ maximum 1000/MT for (i) and up to Rs. 2000/MT for (ii) above Benefit of (i) and (ii) above may go together for complete modernization. iv) CA Storages (@ Rs 32,000 per MT) v) Credit components as means of finance of the project should be term loan from banking or non banking financial institutions and should be at least 15% more than the admissible rate of subsidy. Next Previous End

  28. vi) Only such projects under this component shall be eligible to get financial assistance as per revised norms, which meet prescribed minimum technical standards; this shall be ascertained as per implementation protocols prescribed in this regard. vii) Rack, pallets and design-appropriate system for mechanized handling are incorporated in above type designs.\ viii) In respect of projects, which have addition of components or technically recommended different combinations of components of pre-cooling, pack house etc, the normative cost shall be worked out by the Committee of the Board ix) NHB assistance is available only when notified latest technical standards and protocol for the purpose by the Ministry of Agriculture are followed by the beneficiary. Next Previous End

  29. Technology Development and Transfer for promotion of Horticulture Components Introduction of New Technology Visit of progressive farmers Promotional and Extension Activities Technical knowhow from India/Abroad Technology Awareness Organising/participation in seminars/symposia/exhibitions UdyanPandit Next Previous End

  30. viii) Publicity and Films x) Awareness for technology up gradation and markets xi) Honorarium to scientists for effective transfer of technology. xii) Accreditation and Rating of Horticulture Nurseriesxii) Mother Plant Nurseries for pedigreed planting material for fruit crops xiii) Assistance for Common Facilities in Horticulture Parks/ Agri Export Zones etc. Next Previous End

  31. i) Introduction of New Technology Pattern of Assistance Introduction of new technologies shall be carried out by NHB by in-house efforts. Committee constituted by the Board may designate any organization as Partner Institution for this purpose and provide grants up to 100% of the cost of project. Quantum of grants for partner institution shall be restricted as follows:- Upper ceiling of Rs. 10.00 lakh in case of projects falling under Category (A) Next Previous End

  32. d) Upper ceiling of Rs 25.00 lakh for projects falling under Category (B), (C) & (D) e) State Agricultural/Horti. Universities, National Premier Institutes, State Deptt. of Horticulture/Agriculture, PSU’s and other State agencies shall generally be the Partner Institution for transfer and demonstration of proven technology on commercial scale and R&D efforts on specific issues. f) NHB can avail the services of experts if required for project evaluation for sanctioning such projects. Next Previous End

  33. ii) Visit of progressive farmersPattern of Assistance Assistance shall be limited to ‘to & fro’ rail fare of Sleeper Class by Indian Railways or Second Class Cabin in Shipping Service equivalent to shipping service of Government Organisation for A & N and Lakshdweep people, in addition to boarding charges @ Rs. 150/- per day, per farmer. However, farmers from TMNE States (NE & Hilly Areas) shall be considered for air journey from air port near their place of residence limited to airport located in NE States including Sikkim and in Himalayan states (III) Promotional and Extension Activities Components To organize demonstrations of modern scientific techniques / technologies, package of production and PHM practices at suitable locations / areas by the NHB To organize demonstrations of improved / high yielding varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants etc, by NHB Next Previous End

  34. (IV) Expert’s Services from India/Abroad Experts from India / abroad may be engaged by NHB for implementation of the components of the scheme of Technology Development and Transfer (a) Expert’s Services from Abroad i) Criteria for selection of experts would be based on technology needs of horticulture sector ii)Services of Expert (s) would be permitted on individual project basis for a period not exceeding 15 days per year for first two years only iii) Selection of Experts would be done by a Committee of NHB Pattern of Assistance : Expenditure on expert’s services for travel and per diem shall be in accordance with the Government of India’s approved rates. (b) Experts from India Experts from India as consultants may be engaged as per provisions of standing orders in this regard issued by the Government of India. Selection of experts will be as per technology needs of horticulture sector including production, plant protection, post harvest management, storage, cold chain infrastructure, handling, marketing and exports etc. Next Previous End

  35. (V) Technology Awareness Under this component, extension related events shall be organized with field demonstration of technology and evaluation of extension effort Pattern of Assistance Up to Rs.50,000/- per event including cost of organizing field trials of technology on participating farmers’ fields and carrying out programme evaluation, preparation of programme evaluation report and its submission to NHB by the Organizer. Committee of NHB will approve proposals under this component. Next Previous End

  36. (VI) Organization/Participation in Seminars/Workshops/Exhibition, etc. for promotion of Horticulture • Pattern of Assistance i) The financial assistance would be limited up to Rs.3.00 lakh for organizing State Level event, up to Rs. 5.00 lakh for organizing National level event and up to Rs.10.00 lakh per event for International participation (3-5 days). ii) In case of short duration (1-2 days) seminars, financial assistance would be limited to: • Rs.1.00 lakh per event for State Level event, • Rs. 2.00 lakh for National level event and • Rs 3.00 lakh for International event (for organizations/participation of international event within India). Next Previous End

  37. (VII) UdyanPandit Competitions i) For organizing such competition, the State Deptt. of Horticulture/Agriculture is required to submit detailed proposal II) NHB can also organize such events at national level. III) NHB assistance shall be limited to Rs.1.50 lakh per event. (VIII) Publicity (a) Publications Brochures and other publicity material for media (news papers/ magazines/ audio/ video) meant for farmers and other beneficiaries to be prepared/published directly for NHB in English/Hindi. NHB’s news letters. In house publications of NHB. Publication of horticulture related books by NHB Next Previous End

  38. (b) Patterns of Assistance i) For items (i), (ii) & (iii), the work would be handled either by NHB or awarded to the specialized outside agencies empanelled by NHB for printing, formatting, designing and art-work. ii) For item iv, assistance would be provided by NHB subject to a ceiling up to Rs. 1.00 lakh per beneficiary/ organization. However, assistance from NHB shall be duly acknowledged on the front / last page of the publication. (c) Films : For preparation of fresh video films, detailed script would be submitted to NHB with objectives of audio/ Visual & estimated cost details, name of the producers empanelled with DAVP/DAC, expected time of completion, etc.; Pattern of Assistance- 100% cost to be borne by NHB Next Previous End

  39. (IX)Awareness of technology up-gradation, production development, product promotion and market intelligence Honorarium to Scientists for effective transfer of Technology Implementation and pattern of assistance. Scientists/Experts facilitating effective transfer of technology as per the details of schemes covered under Development of High quality commercial Horticulture and Transfer of Technology, shall be eligible for honorarium provided they are engaged by NHB for in-house effort of transfer of technology and have not been paid any other fee / emolument etc for the same services. Grant up to Rs 20,000/- per expert for a group comprising of maximum 5 experts per project would be provided with a ceiling of Rs 1.00 lakh per project. Next Previous End

  40. X)Accreditation and Rating of Horticulture Nurseries Implementation and pattern of assistance Accreditation system will be based on rating in a scale of single star to five star with appropriate weightage on production system, nursery management practices and quality of planting material produced. (XII) Mother Plant Nurseries for high pedigree planting material for fruit crops (XIII) Assistance for common facilities in Horticulture Parks/ Agri Export Zones etc Next Previous End

  41. Market Information Service for Horticulture Crops Objectives To generate information on wholesale prices, arrivals and trends in various markets of the country for important fruits, vegetables & flowers etc and also on retail prices for increased number of selected markets. To analyze the trends of arrivals, prices and other related factors of the selected fruit and vegetables such as stock in storage, crop stand etc and generate Market Intelligence Reports iii) To establish a nation-wide communication network for speedy collection and dissemination of market information data for its efficient and timely utilization. Next Previous End

  42. iv)To prepare farmers’ advisory and issue the same for the benefit of producer farmers especially by making use of statistics so generated and collected for optimizing returns to the producers v) To collect and disseminate information on international prices prevailing in potential foreign markets vi) To collect and compile horticulture database and strengthen existing system of ‘Crop Estimation Survey-Fruits & Vegetables’ (CES-F&V) as far as possible Next Previous End

  43. Implementation • Coverage of markets by NHB shall be increased from present 36 fruits and vegetables markets to 100 markets. This would be done by outsourcing existing marketing/professional agencies/ unemployed Agriculture graduates or recognized/ established brokers in Mandi etc. at a fixed monthly remuneration (including transport) per month as decided by the Board plus actual expenses on transmission of information to NHB (fax, internet and telephone). • The NHB would identify these markets in consultation with concerned State Govts. An exclusive cell shall be set up at NHB, Gurgaon for on-line receipt, data entry, analysis, dissemination and web-site management. The work relating to this proposed MIS cell shall also be undertaken by outsourcing services of selected professional agency. Next Previous End

  44. Horticulture Promotion Service Under this component, specialized studies and surveys shall be carried and study / survey reports shall be brought out for use by targeted beneficiaries. In addition, technical laboratories shall be set up or cause to be set up and also provide technical services including advisory and consultancy services. This shall be done by NHB with or without services of outsourced experts. Components Review the present situation of horticulture development in particular area/ State Identify constraints in horticulture development and suggest remedial measures Develop short term and long term strategies for systematic development of horticulture, Develop primary/secondary data of various aspects on horticulture, Provide consultancy services, expert services & establishing labs etc. in pursuance thereof, Next Previous End

  45. vi) Conduct technical scrutiny and certification of cold chain infrastructure as per implementation protocol for Technical Standards for cold storages etc. Preparing reports relating to export competitiveness in the area of fresh horticulture produce, Any other component of expert services provided by NHB addressing to identified needs of the sector Pattern of Assistance for above components 100% cost of the study shall be borne by the Board. Next Previous End

  46. Schemes Of National Co-operative Development Corporation Post harvest operations • Strengthening of share capital base of fruit and vegetable cooperatives. • Under this scheme, assistance up to Rs.10 lakhs is provided for increasing the capital base of the beneficiary cooperative societies for improving their marketing operations. • Margin money assistance for raising working capital. • Assistance is provided to enable raising working capital from Banks for increasing business operations. This assistance is available to State Federations, District Level Federations and Commodity Marketing Societies. • Assistance for purchase of transport vehicles. • The Corporation provides assistance to the beneficiary societies for purchase of transport vehicles for moving stocks from growing areas to consuming centers. Next Previous End

  47. Construction of packing and grading sheds and godowns • Assistance is provided to cooperatives at the primary level, as well as mandi level, for construction of go down and sheds. • Construction of Cold Storages & Ice Plants. • Assistance to the cooperatives for the establishment of new cold storages and also for expansion/modernisation of the existing units as well as for setting up of ice plant • Creation of marketing infrastructure including retailing • Assistance is provided to create marketing infrastructure including that for retailing. Next Previous End

  48. Cold Storage Programme ( NCDC) Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for construction /expansion / modernization of cold storages and storages for horticulture produce . • The cost of 5000 MT capacity for new cold storage and expansion of existing capacity would not exceed to Rs.2.00 crore. Back-Ended Subsidy @ 25% would not exceed Rs.50.00 lakh per project, including for the CA/MA Stores and Projects of higher capacity. • However, for the projects in the North-Eastern States @ 33.33%. However, maximum subsidy admissible would be Rs.60.00 lakhs. • For modernisation and re-habilitation BES @ Rs.1000/ton and for storage like onions @ Rs.2000/ton capacity created/to be created is also available under the scheme. • Initially, the amount of subsidy would also be sanctioned as loan to the State Govt. for which a separate account would be maintained by the State Govt. • No interest on such loan would be charged by NCDC till the completion of the unit in stipulated period of 18 months. On completion, this loan will be converted into subsidy. Next Previous End

  49. Ministry of Food Processing Industries • Scheme for Technology upgradation/Establishment/Modernization of food processing industries Setting up expansion -modernization of food processing industries covering all segments viz. fruits & vegetable. Milk products, meat, poultry, fishery, oil seeds and such other horticultural sectors leading to value addition and shelf life enhancement including food flavours and colors. Oleoresins, spices, coconut, mushroom etc. In respect of Rice mill, Flour mill & Pulse processing financial assistance will not be available w.e.f. 01-04-2004 Next Previous End

  50. Objective: Increase the level of processing, reduction of wastage, value addition. Enhance the income of farmers as well as increase exports thereby resulting in overall economic development . Eligibility & Pattern of Assistance: All implementing agencies engaged in setting up or expansion/ modernization of food processing industries covering all segments would be eligible for financial assistance. The assistance will be in the form of grant subject to 25% of the plant & machinery and technical civil works subject to a maximum of Rs. 50 lakhs in General Areas and 33.33% up to Rs 75 lakhs in Difficult Areas. Next Previous End

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