New Delhi. National Horticulture Board (NHB) provides back-ended capital investment subsidy to the eligible organizations for creation/modernization/expansion of cold storage/Controlled Atmosphere Storage @ 25% of the project cost. A total number of 2221 cold storages with capacity of 92.23 lakh MT have been approved so far with eligible subsidy of Rs. 614.86 crore.

Under National Horticulture Mission (NHM) scheme, financial assistance is provided for the development of post harvest management including for cold storages and cold chain component. Subsidy @ 40% (for general areas) and 55% (for hilly and tribal areas) of capital cost of the project is available for both public and private sector enterprises. The subsidy for the private sector is credit linked and back-ended.

Under the Technology Mission for North East (TMNE) scheme, back-ended capital investment subsidy is provided for creation/modernization/expansion of cold storages @ 25% of the project cost. For North Eastern Region, the subsidy is 33.33% of the project cost with a cost ceiling of Rs. 2.00 crore for 5000 MT.

Ministry of Food Processing Industries provides assistance for development of integrated cold chain and preservation infrastructure facilities from the farm gate to the consumer. Pre-cooling facilities at production sites and reefer vans are assisted under this scheme. Financial assistance @ 50% of the total cost of plant and machinery and technical civil works in general areas and 75% for North Eastern region and difficult areas (Sikkim, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) subject to a maximum of Rs. 10 crore is provided under the scheme.