Scheme for Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages

Scheme for Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages
ObjectiveTo provide effective and seamless backward and forward integration for processed food industry .Primary processingcenters/ collectioncentersat farm gateModern retail outlets along with insulated/ refrigerated transport.
Eligible project
perishable horticulture and non-horticulture produce such asFruitsVegetablesDairy productsMeatPoultryFishReady to Cook Food ProductsHoneyCoconutSpicesMushroomRetails Shops for Perishable Food Products etc.The Scheme would enable linking of farmers to processors and the market for ensuring remunerative prices foragriproduce.
Project components
Backward Linkage:Integrated Pack-houseMilk Chilling Centre(s) /Bulk Milk Cooler(s)Pre Cooling Unit(s)/ ChillersReefer boatsMachinery & equipment for minimal processing and/orvalue additionMachinery & equipment for packing/ packaging.Forward Linkage:Retail chain of outletsDistributioncenterTransport:Refrigerated/ Insulated transport / Reefer Vans in conjunction with backward and forward linkages.
Pattern of Assistance
The grant is provided only in respect oftechnical civil work and eligible plant & machineryThe maximum grant extended per project isRs 5.00crore@ 35% of the eligible project cost
Eligible criteria
Minimum 20% of loanAppraisal report, DPR merely stamped or endorsed by BankMinimum 20% margin moneyOnly 2 project in 5 yearsSame applicant apply two more proposals, previous project have successfully completed one year before