PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana — Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition Infrastructure
Shown as running by: MoFPI cold chain (irradiation) notice, 19 May 2026 (19 May 2026, para 1 (proposals invited under component scheme "Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition Infrastructure (Cold Chain scheme)" of PMKSY); para 4 (last date 30 July 2026, later extended to 30.09.2026 by MoFPI notice of 31.08.2026))
A one-time grant for building a full cold chain — farm-level collection, a processing centre and cold storage or reefer transport — for milk, meat, poultry, fish and non-horticulture produce.
- Lead benefit
- 50%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 1each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 10kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Seasonalsee “When to apply”
What it pays
35% of the eligible project cost (50% in Difficult Areas or for SC/ST, FPO and SHG projects), up to ₹10 crore per project.
What the document says, word for word
The project must have farm-level infrastructure, a processing centre, and at least one of a distribution hub (cold store) or refrigerated transport; standalone cold stores and expansions are not funded (para 4.2, 4.3, 7). Land, roads, buildings and working capital are not counted (para 6). SC/ST means at least 51% SC/ST stake (para 11(g)). State-notified tribal (ITDP) areas are also Difficult Areas.
“Grants-in-aid/Subsidy will be @35% of eligible project cost for projects in General Areas and @50% of eligible project cost for projects in Difficult Areas as well as for projects of SC/ST, FPOs and SHGs, subject to the maximum of Rs. 10 crore per project.”How much can I claim?
Your rate 35% of the eligible cost
The counted cost follows MoFPI or MIDH cost norms “wherever available” (para 11(f)), which we have not encoded, so we show the rate only. The grant can never exceed ₹10 crore per project.
Who can apply
- Other farmer
- Small or marginal farmer
- SC farmer
- ST farmer
- Woman farmer
- Agri entrepreneur
- Agri startup
- FPO
- Self-help group
- Cooperative
Papers you need
- Detailed Project Report in the prescribed proforma (para 9(b))
- CA certificate of net worth, and Chartered Engineer (civil and mechanical) certificates (para 9(c), 9(d))
- Final term loan sanction letter and the bank’s appraisal note (para 9(e), 9(f))
- Registration papers, PAN, TAN and SC/ST certificate where applicable; last two years’ audited accounts (para 9(g), 9(i))
- Land documents — owned, or a registered lease of at least 15 years (para 9(j))
- Machinery quotations and proof of the fee paid (para 9(k), 9(l))
How to apply
- Wait for MoFPI to invite proposals (an Expression of Interest); applications are taken only while an EOI is open (para 10(a)).
- Get a term loan sanctioned by a bank (at least 20% of project cost; 10% in Difficult Areas or for SC/ST, FPOs, SHGs) and a bank appraisal note (para 7(b)–(d)).
- Apply online on the SAMPADA portal with the DPR and documents, and pay the non-refundable fee of ₹20,000 (₹15,000 for SC/ST) by demand draft (para 8(a), 9).
- If approved, give a 5% bank guarantee and finish the project in 24 months (30 in Difficult Areas); the grant is released in instalments as you spend (para 8(b), 13, 15).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
Only while an EOI is open. The last general cold chain EOI (27 May 2025) closed in 2025; the 2026 EOI (to 30 Sep 2026) was for food irradiation units only.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.