The scheme will facilitate setting up and modernization of key elements of the value chain including
A. Post-Harvest Management Projects like:
- Supply chain services including e-marketing platforms
- Warehouses
- Silos
- Pack houses
- Assaying units
- Sorting & grading units
- Cold chains
- Logistics facilities
- Primary processing centres
- Ripening Chambers Eligible Projects
B. Viable projects for building community farming assets like:
- Organic inputs production.
- Bio stimulant production units.
- Infrastructure for smart and precision agriculture.
- Projects identified for providing supply chain infrastructure for clusters of crops including export clusters
- Projects promoted by Central/ State/ Local Governments other agencies under PPP for building community farming assets or postharvest management projects
- Moratorium : 6 months to 2 years.
- Repayment Term : 7 years (including moratorium)
- Interest to be recovered during moratorium.
- Repayable : Yearly/ Half yearly/ Quarterly/ Monthly based on the cash flow of the activity.
C. Eligible loans sanctioned under other schemes like PMEGP/ PMFME can also be covered under this scheme. Beneficiaries then eligible for interest subvention along with Subsidy
Up to 90% of Project cost subject to maximum of ₹2.00 crores.
Mandatory margin : 10% Schemes sanctioned under PMEGP/ PMFME- Borrower margin to be ensured as per the scheme guidelines subject to minimum of 10%