NHB / MIDH (Horticulture & Cold Storage)
Cold storage and horticulture infrastructure support, with the current application status.
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Specialized / Agency Schemes
Some of the most useful support comes not from a ministry scheme but from an agency's own programme: a horticulture board's capital subsidy, a development bank's refinance line or a specialised loan product. These are linked to bank finance and have their own formats and cycles.
Agency programmes covered
NABARD & SIDBI Programmes
Refinance and direct-lending programmes for MSMEs and agri-enterprises.
Read moreStatus at a glance (checked 4 Oct 2026)
| Agency | Relevant for | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Horticulture Board | Cold storage and commercial horticulture projects | Guidelines revised from 21.08.2026; fresh applications for clearance suspended from 4.9.2026 for one month; resumption to be notified |
| NABARD and SIDBI | Refinance through banks; SIDBI direct MSME lending and new credit products | Ongoing |
For the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, see PMKSY; for post-harvest infrastructure loans, see the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
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