Cold Chain & Value Infrastructure Scheme
Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) · Central government
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana, entities building or upgrading cold chain and value addition infrastructure get 50%-75% (up to ₹10 crore).
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹10,00,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Scheme for Cold Chain & Value Infrastructure operates as a component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). Its purpose is to strengthen India's food processing sector through the development of integrated cold chain facilities. Such infrastructure helps bring down post-harvest losses, protect perishable agricultural and horticultural produce, and improve the working efficiency of the food supply chain.
Financial incentives under the scheme support businesses in setting up, enlarging and upgrading infrastructure including cold storage units, reefer vans and processing facilities.
Farmers gain from this arrangement through improved market prices for their produce, while food processors are able to hold on to quality and lengthen product shelf-life. Together these outcomes support food security and economic growth. The scheme targets the gaps that currently exist in the cold chain network, working towards a food processing ecosystem that is more resilient and better able to compete nationwide.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Not restricted
- New cold chain and value infrastructure projects are eligible. - Expansion of existing cold chain and value infrastructure is also eligible.
How to apply
- For step-by-step guidance on applying, applicants ought to consult the official 'Incentives Guide' together with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) guidelines. - As a rule, the process calls for the filing of a detailed project report (DPR) that sets out the proposed cold chain infrastructure, along with its technical specifications, financial viability and impact. - Submissions are ordinarily made online via the portal designated by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). - Documents normally sought comprise company registration particulars, land ownership or lease papers, financial statements, and the technical specifications of the equipment proposed. - Once submitted, each application is put through a rigorous evaluation by a selection committee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the Scheme for Cold Chain & Value Infrastructure?
Its aim is to build up and reinforce India's cold chain infrastructure, thereby reducing post-harvest losses, improving food safety, and giving farmers and food processors improved access to markets.
What kind of infrastructure is covered under this scheme?
Cold chain and value addition infrastructure supported under the scheme includes cold storage units, controlled atmosphere storage, individual quick freezing (IQF) units, refrigerated transportation such as reefer vans, ripening chambers, and common processing facilities, among others.
What is the maximum financial incentive available?
Eligible entities may claim a financial incentive covering 50% to 75% of the total eligible project cost, subject to a ceiling of ₹10 crore per project.
Who is eligible to apply for this incentive?
Private companies, partnerships, producer organisations and cooperatives engaged in food processing and agricultural logistics can apply, provided they are setting up new cold chain and value infrastructure or expanding what already exists.
How is the incentive disbursed?
Disbursement usually happens in instalments tied to the approved project's physical and financial progress, and generally takes the form of reimbursement for eligible capital expenditure already incurred.
Is there a specific deadline for applying to this scheme?
Under PMKSY, applications for this incentive scheme are typically accepted on a continuous or rolling basis until further notice, so applicants should check the MoFPI website regularly for specific application windows or updates.
Sectors
- Cold Chain
- Food Processing
- Agriculture Infrastructure
- Supply Chain
- Postharvest
Details last verified on 14 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.