§1Who it is for
- APEDA-registered exporters; Central/State institutions and PSUs for some components
Useful if
Fruit, vegetable, processed-food exporters building infrastructure.
Do not spend time on it if
Non-APEDA products.
§2Eligibility
- APEDA RCMC (self-certified copy) required
- Land/building for infrastructure in own name or lease with minimum 15 years remaining
- Merchant exporters max 2 vehicles, manufacturer exporters max 5 vehicles in plan period
§3Benefits
- Infrastructure (pack house, reefer transport, cable system, missing gaps, upgradation): up to 40% subject to ₹200 lakh per activity
- Quality certification: up to 50%, ceiling ₹5 lakh per certification
- Traceability equipment: 50%, ceiling ₹20 lakh per beneficiary
- Testing of water/soil/residues: 50%, ₹5,000 per sample, ₹20 lakh per beneficiary
§4Norms — pattern of assistance
- Infrastructure assistance not to exceed ₹500 lakh per beneficiary in 2021-26
- Grant released in 3 instalments 40%-40%-20%
§5Documents
Tick each one as you get it ready.
Supplier quotations
§6How to apply
- 1
Apply online on apeda.gov.in
§7Pros and cons
Merits
- Back-ended capital support for cold chain and pack houses
Demerits
- Cycle ended Mar 2026; successor terms not published
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Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.