Integrated Cold Chain Scheme

Seamless Infrastructure from Farm to Consumer

The Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme, under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), aims to establish robust cold chain facilities across India to reduce post-harvest losses, ensure better price realization for farmers, and enhance the shelf life of perishable produce.

SS Industrial Consultancy provides complete consultancy and handholding for individuals, businesses, and organizations applying under the scheme.

Key Objectives:

  • Prevent post-harvest losses in perishables

  • Provide integrated cold chain and preservation infrastructure

  • Enable value addition and direct farm-to-market access

  • Promote investment in rural and semi-urban areas

  • Strengthen India’s supply chain for domestic and export markets

Components Covered:

  • Minimal Processing Centers at farm-gate

  • Cold storage units (pre-cooling, ripening chambers, controlled atmosphere, etc.)

  • Reefer transport and refrigerated vans

  • Packhouses and sorting/grading lines

  • IQF/freezing infrastructure and blast freezers

  • Value addition and packaging units

  • Distribution hubs and retail-level storage

Financial Assistance:

  • Grant-in-aid up to ₹10 crore per project

  • 35% of eligible project cost in general areas

  • 50% in North East, Himalayan states, and difficult regions

  • Term loan and equity assistance possible via convergence with state/central schemes

Eligible Sectors:

  • Fruits & vegetables

  • Dairy and meat processing

  • Marine products

  • Ready-to-eat and frozen food

  • Floriculture and medicinal plants

Services by SS Industrial Consultancy:

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation

  • Scheme eligibility assessment and documentation

  • Liaison with MoFPI and nodal financial institutions

  • End-to-end subsidy facilitation and project execution guidance

  • Technical advisory on cold chain layout and machinery

  • Support with approvals, licenses, and supply chain planning

Contact SS Industrial Consultancy

Email: info@ssconsultancy.net
Phone: +91 92468 22006