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NHB Cold Storage Subsidy — 35% / 50% Back-Ended

Build a modern, energy-efficient cold storage with National Horticulture Board support.

Integrated cold chain facility
Overview

About the scheme

The NHB cold storage scheme provides a credit-linked, back-ended capital subsidy for new, technology-driven cold storages for horticultural produce.

Assistance is available for multi-chamber units (typically above 5,000 MT and up to 10,000 MT) and for controlled-atmosphere (CA) stores that meet NHB / Ministry specifications.

Quick facts

  • BoardNHB · Ministry of Agriculture
  • Subsidy (general)35% of capital cost
  • Subsidy (NE / hilly / scheduled)50% of capital cost
  • CapacityAbove 5,000 MT up to 10,000 MT
  • TypeMulti-chamber, energy-efficient
  • NatureCredit-linked, back-ended
Subsidy & Financial Assistance

How much you can get

NHB provides 35% of the eligible capital cost in general areas and 50% in NE, hilly and scheduled areas, as a credit-linked, back-ended subsidy, for storage capacity above 5,000 MT up to 10,000 MT (CA stores on the same pattern). Units must be multi-chamber with energy-efficient technology, thermal insulation, humidity control and automation.

Eligible Components

What the scheme funds

  • Multi-chamber cold storage (5,000–10,000 MT)
  • Controlled-atmosphere (CA) / MA storage
  • Energy-efficient cooling, insulation & humidity control
  • Automation and allied utilities
Who Is Eligible

Eligibility

  • Individuals, growers, companies, FPOs, cooperatives
  • Bank term loan sanctioned (credit-linked)
  • Units meeting NHB technical specifications
  • Land and statutory approvals
Documents Required

What you'll need

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR)
  • Bank term-loan sanction & appraisal
  • Land documents
  • Technical design & capacity plan
  • Entity registration & KYC
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Application Process

How to apply — step by step

Design & feasibility

Plan capacity, chambers and technology.

Bankable DPR

Prepare DPR and financials.

Bank sanction & IPA

Arrange loan and in-principle approval.

Build

Construct to NHB specifications.

Inspection & subsidy

Joint inspection and back-ended release.

FAQs

NHB Cold Storage Subsidy — questions

What subsidy does NHB give for cold storage?

35% of capital cost in general areas and 50% in NE, hilly and scheduled areas, as a credit-linked, back-ended subsidy.

What capacity qualifies?

Typically multi-chamber units above 5,000 MT and up to 10,000 MT, including CA stores.

Is a bank loan required?

Yes — NHB subsidy is credit-linked and released back-ended after inspection.

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