The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
MIDH is a centrally sponsored scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo. While the government of India (GoI) contributes 85% of the total fund for developmental programmes in all the states except the states in North East and the Himalayas, 15% share is contributed by State Governments. In the case of the North- Eastern States and the Himalayan States, GoI contribution is 100%. At present, the following sub-schemes and entities are relevant for cold chain and packhouses: National Horticulture Mission (NHM), Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH), and National Horticulture Board (NHB).
In terms of flow of support available for packhouses under MIDH, the financial assistance is first released to the State Horticulture Missions (SHMs)/state level implementing agencies. They, in turn, make the funds available to the district implementing agency. Beneficiaries receive the funds from the district implementing agency at the state level. The details of various government schemes relevant for cold chain are shown below:
Table A2.1: Cost Norms for NHM and HMNEH (Integrated Post Harvest Management)
| NHM and HMNEH: Integrated Post Harvest Management | ||
| Component | Typical Cost norm | Assistance details |
| Packhouse | INR 4.00 lakh/unit cost. with the size of 9m x 6m | 50% of capital cost |
| Integrated packhouse with facilities for conveyer belt, sorting, grading units, washing, drying and weighing | INR 50.00 lakh per unit with a size of 9m x 18m | Credit-linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of the cost of the project in general areas and 50% of the cost in Hilly and Scheduled areas |
| Pre-cooling unit | INR 25.00 lakh/unit with a capacity of 6MT | Credit-linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of the cost of the project in general areas and 50% of the cost in Hilly and Scheduled areas |
| Cold room (staging) | INR 15.00 lakh/unit of 30 MT capacity | Credit-linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of the cost of the project in general areas and 50% of the cost in Hilly and Scheduled areas |
| Cost Norms for NHB: Integrated Post Harvest Management | ||
| Component | Typical Cost norm | Assistance details |
| Integrated Post Harvest Management Projects e.g. packhouse, Ripening Chamber, Refer Van, Retail Outlets, Pre-cooling units, primary processing, etc. | INR 145.00 lakh per project. The add-on components of pre-cooling, packhouse, grading, packing, and the cold room can be taken up as individual components. | Credit-linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of cost limited to INR 50.75 lakh per project in general areas and @ 50% of project cost limited to INR 72.50 lakh per project in the North-East, Hilly and Scheduled Areas, ensuring backward and forward linkages. |
Table A2.2: Technology induction and modernization in cold chain under the MIDH
| Item | Description | Admissible Cost |
| Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Generator | Inclusive of sensors, pressure equalising equipment, controls | INR 125.00 lakh per unit, maximum of 2 generators |
| Specialized CA Doors | Add-on specialisation to storage doors for positive pressure chambers | INR 2.50 lakh per door, maximum of 20 doors |
| CA Tents | Low-cost enclosure of polyethylene PVC, mylar or other impermeable body for existing or new cold stores | As per original invoice, maximum 5 enclosures |
| Programmed Logic Controller (PLC) equipment | Electronic and electrical logic controls for machinery and equipment for existing or new cold stores | 50% of the cost as per original invoice, maximum INR 10 lakh |
| Item | Description | Admissible Cost |
| Dock Leveller system | In existing or new storages | Max INR 7 lakh per unit, max 5 units |
| Warehouse Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA)/Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (NWR) system, equipment | Computers, printers and software for use with NWR of WDRA | 100% of the cost as per original invoice, maximum INR 2 lakhs |
| Specialised Packaging | Automated packaging lines for fruits & vegetables with farm code labelling, with packaging material | 100% of the cost as per invoice, maximum INR 15 lakh per project |
| High Reach Material Handling Equipment (MHE) | Specialised Material Handling Equipment | INR 17 lakh per unit, for max 2 units |
| Modernisation of refrigeration | For upgrading of evaporator system, compressor system | 50% of the cost as per the original invoice, maximum INR 100 lakhs @ INR 2500/MT |
| Modernisation of insulation | For repair or modernising of cold chamber insulation | 50% of the cost as per original invoice, maximum INR 100 lakh @ INR 1500/MT |
| Reefer Container | Reefer container for use on existing chassis trailers | Max INR 6 lakhs per 9MT (20-foot container) |
| Advanced Grader | Computerised, Optical Grading Lines, with packaging material | 100% of the cost as per the original invoice, max INR 75 lakh per line |
| Stacking system | Racking system bins and pallets for existing or new cold stores | 100% of invoice cost, max INR 2000/MT |
| Retail Shelf/equipment | Temperature controlled retail cabinets or merchandising equipment | Maximum INR 10 lakhs per establishment |
| Alternate Technology | Vapour Absorption, Phase change material, Solar PV panels or Solar Thermal system | 100% of the cost as per invoice, maximum INR 35 lakhs per project |