Setting up a Cold Storage, Packhouse, or Ripening Chamber? Get up to 35% - 50% Capital Subsidy from the National Horticulture Board (NHB). We guide you from Project Report to Grant Release.
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India is a global leader in fruits and vegetables, but post-harvest losses are high. The National Horticulture Board (NHB) and APEDA provide financial assistance to set up infrastructure like Cold Storages, Integrated Pack Houses, and Reefer Transport to reduce wastage and boost exports.
[Image of Cold Chain Supply Chain Diagram]Compliance with global standards like Global GAP and Phytosanitary regulations is crucial for entering premium markets in the EU, USA, and Japan. We provide end-to-end support for infrastructure setup, subsidy claims, and export certification.
Credit Linked Back-Ended Subsidy Schemes.
Construction, expansion, or modernization of Cold Storage (Type 1 & 2) and Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Stores.
35% - 50% SubsidyDevelopment of commercial horticulture in open fields (Fruit Orchards) or protected cover (Polyhouse/Greenhouse).
Up to ₹ 112 LakhsPack Houses, Ripening Chambers, Pre-cooling units, and Reefer Vans (Refrigerated Transport).
Project BasedTo export scheduled products (Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Honey), registration with APEDA is mandatory. We facilitate:
APEDA also offers financial assistance for:
• Packaging Development
• Export Promotion / Branding
• Quality Certification Costs
Preparation of Detailed Project Report and submission to NHB.
In-Principle Approval (IPA) issued by NHB. Valid for bank loan processing.
Sanction of Term Loan by Bank. Project construction begins.
Joint Inspection Team (JIT) visits the completed site for verification.
Subsidy released to the bank account (Backend Subsidy).
APEDA / PQMS
Per Registration
NHB / MOFPI
% of Subsidy Amount
Horticulture is a race against time. CloudDesk ensures your paperwork moves faster than your produce.
The National Horticulture Board (NHB) offers up to 35%–50% subsidy for cold storage and high-tech cultivation.CloudDesk doesn't just "apply"; we manage the Credit-Linked Back-Ended Subsidy process, from DPR (Detailed Project Report) preparation to the final joint inspection, ensuring your subsidy doesn't get rejected on technical grounds.
Exporting fresh produce requires a Phytosanitary Certificate (PSC) for every shipment to prove it's pest-free.CloudDesk’s Auto-Scheduler triggers your PSC application the moment your packing list is generated, ensuring the Plant Quarantine officer arrives for inspection before the truck leaves the cold store.
EU and Middle Eastern buyers now demand GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification.CloudDesk provides a GAP Audit Framework, helping you map your farm's pesticide usage, water quality, and worker hygiene to international standards so you can command a 20% price premium.
APEDA offers reimbursement for Lab Testing, Packaging Development, and Transport Assistance. CloudDesk tracks your export expenses and automatically drafts your Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) claims, putting cash back into your business for every container shipped.
"Yes, for different reasons. • NHB: Is for infrastructure and production (e.g., setting up your cold store, nursery, or high-tech farm and getting subsidies). • APEDA: Is for exporting (e.g., getting your RCMC to claim incentives and meet international sanitary standards)."
To ensure quality, NHB rates nurseries from 1 to 5 stars. In 2026, many government schemes only allow you to buy planting material from 3-Star rated nurseries or above. CloudDesk helps nurseries achieve these ratings to become "Authorized Suppliers."
Yes. For open-field cultivation, it is usually over 2.0 hectares, and for protected cultivation (polyhouses), it is over 2,500 sq. meters. (Lower limits apply for North East/Hilly regions).
No. Almost every country requires a PSC under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Shipping without one is a guaranteed way to have your cargo destroyed or returned at your own cost.
Certain items like Sandalwood, Red Sanders, and specific Onion seeds are either prohibited or require a special "Export License" from the DGFT/Ministry of Agriculture. CloudDesk monitors the "EXIM Committee" minutes to keep you updated on these quotas.
It means the bank provides the full loan first. Once your project is complete and inspected, the NHB releases the subsidy amount to the bank, which is then adjusted against your last loan installments. This ensures the project is actually built before the government pays.
The registration fee is ₹5,000 (plus GST). It is valid for 5 years. CloudDesk manages your renewal so your "Exporter" status never lapses.
It is APEDA’s software for tracking the supply chain of organic products (and certain fruits like grapes/pomegranates). CloudDesk integrates with TraceNet to ensure your "Transaction Certificates" are issued accurately for every batch.