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    Subsidy & Government Scheme Hub

    Cold storage subsidy in India — schemes, eligibility and the honest picture.

    Subsidy can meaningfully reduce a cold storage project's effective cost — but the scheme, percentage and route depend on your project type, capacity, location and beneficiary category. This hub explains the major schemes without overpromising.

    Active scheme references

    MIDH / State Horticulture Mission

    Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, via State Horticulture Mission.

    Who may apply
    Individual farmers, FPOs, agri entrepreneurs, cooperatives — subject to state guidelines.
    Suitable project types
    Cold storage for horticulture produce, pack houses, ripening chambers, reefer vans.
    Typical assistance pattern
    Credit-linked back-ended assistance. Exact % depends on the latest official guidelines and applicant category — Subject to official scheme guidelines and final eligibility verification.
    Capacity relevance
    Capacity slabs as notified by MIDH / State Horticulture Mission for the relevant year.
    Documents
    KYC, land papers, DPR, quotation, bank sanction, FPO/firm documents (where applicable).
    Application route
    Apply through State Horticulture Mission portal / Mission Director's office.
    Indicative only, verify before application. Subsidy is credit-linked. Sanction depends on bank loan, technical compliance and state action plan availability.
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    Last checked: 2026-10-08

    National Horticulture Board (NHB)

    National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

    Who may apply
    Individuals, companies, FPOs and partnership firms for large cold storage and CA storage.
    Suitable project types
    Large cold storage, CA storage, integrated post-harvest infrastructure.
    Typical assistance pattern
    Credit-linked back-ended capital subsidy — Subject to official scheme guidelines and final eligibility verification.
    Capacity relevance
    Larger capacity projects per NHB technical standards.
    Documents
    DPR, project cost, land documents, bank sanction, technical drawings, NHB application.
    Application route
    Apply on NHB portal; technical scrutiny by NHB followed by bank disbursement.
    Indicative only, verify before application. Subsidy released only after project completion, joint inspection and meeting NHB technical standards.
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    Last checked: 2026-10-08

    MoFPI Integrated Cold Chain (PMKSY)

    Ministry of Food Processing Industries, under PMKSY.

    Who may apply
    Companies, FPOs, cooperatives and partnership firms building integrated cold chain projects.
    Suitable project types
    Pre-cooling, sorting & grading, cold storage, CA, IQF, blast freezing, reefer vans, mobile cooling.
    Typical assistance pattern
    Grant-in-aid as per scheme guidelines — Subject to official scheme guidelines and final eligibility verification.
    Capacity relevance
    Project should constitute an integrated chain; standalone cold storage may not qualify.
    Documents
    DPR, means of finance, bank appraisal, land, technical design, supply chain linkage proof.
    Application route
    Expression of Interest on MoFPI portal whenever the scheme is open.
    Indicative only, verify before application. Standalone cold storage typically does not qualify unless integrated cold chain conditions are met.
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    Last checked: 2026-10-08

    Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

    Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, implemented via banks.

    Who may apply
    Farmers, FPOs, agri entrepreneurs, PACS, marketing cooperatives, start-ups, agri businesses.
    Suitable project types
    Post-harvest infrastructure including cold storage, pack houses, sorting & grading units.
    Typical assistance pattern
    Interest subvention and credit guarantee on eligible term loan — refer official AIF guidelines for current rates and caps.
    Capacity relevance
    Per loan limits notified under AIF; refer current AIF guidelines.
    Documents
    KYC, land/lease, DPR, project cost, financial statements, bank appraisal.
    Application route
    Apply through participating banks; AIF benefit added on top of sanctioned term loan.
    Indicative only, verify before application. Interest subvention and credit guarantee terms can be revised by GoI from time to time.
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    Last checked: 2026-10-08

    PMFME — Micro Food Processing

    Ministry of Food Processing Industries (PMFME scheme).

    Who may apply
    Individual micro food processing units, SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives — verify scheme status before applying.
    Suitable project types
    Micro food processing including small cold rooms tied to a processing activity.
    Typical assistance pattern
    Credit-linked subsidy as per current PMFME guidelines — Verify current status with official portal before applying.
    Capacity relevance
    Small to micro units; refer scheme caps.
    Documents
    KYC, project plan, DPR, bank appraisal, FSSAI / Udyam where applicable.
    Application route
    State Nodal Agency and District Resource Person; bank-linked.
    Indicative only, verify before application. Scheme operating window, percentage and cap are subject to change. Confirm latest status before applying.
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    Last checked: 2026-10-08

    State-Specific Schemes

    Respective State Horticulture / Food Processing / Agriculture departments.

    Who may apply
    Varies by state — individual farmers, FPOs, MSMEs, SC/ST beneficiaries.
    Suitable project types
    State-level cold storage, ripening chamber, mushroom unit, food processing schemes.
    Typical assistance pattern
    Pattern varies by state policy — Subject to official scheme guidelines and final eligibility verification.
    Capacity relevance
    Per state notification.
    Documents
    State-specific application forms, KYC, land, DPR, bank sanction.
    Application route
    State department / district horticulture office / state portal.
    Indicative only, verify before application. Each state has its own action plan, beneficiary priority list and budget cycle.
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    Last checked: 2026-10-08

    MSME & Bank-Linked Finance

    Scheduled commercial banks, SIDBI, NABARD, state co-operative banks.

    Who may apply
    Proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private limited, FPOs and cooperatives.
    Suitable project types
    Term loan and working capital for cold storage and cold chain projects.
    Typical assistance pattern
    CGTMSE / interest concessions for MSMEs as applicable — refer bank policy.
    Capacity relevance
    As per project cost and DSCR.
    Documents
    KYC, Udyam, project quotation, DPR, financial statements, ITR, land, collateral documents.
    Application route
    Apply directly with chosen bank or via HyperCold's banking checklist.
    Indicative only, verify before application. Final interest rate, margin and collateral depend on bank policy and borrower profile.
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    Last checked: 2026-10-08

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