1. Scheme for Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages
Objective
To provide effective and seamless backward and forward integration for processed food industry .
Primary processing centers/ collection centers at farm gate
Modern retail outlets along with insulated/ refrigerated transport.

2. Eligible project Fruits
perishable horticulture and non-horticulture produce such as
Fruits
Vegetables
Dairy products
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Ready to Cook Food Products
Honey
Coconut
Spices
Mushroom
Retails Shops for Perishable Food Products etc.
The Scheme would enable linking of farmers to processors and the market for ensuring remunerative prices for agri produce.

3. Project components Backward Linkage: Forward Linkage: Transport:
Integrated Pack-house
Milk Chilling Centre(s) /Bulk Milk Cooler(s)
Pre Cooling Unit(s)/ Chillers
Reefer boats
Machinery & equipment for minimal processing and/or
value addition
Machinery & equipment for packing/ packaging.
Forward Linkage:
Retail chain of outlets
Distribution center
Transport:
Refrigerated/ Insulated transport / Reefer Vans in conjunction with backward and forward linkages.

4. Pattern of Assistance
The grant is provided only in respect of technical civil work and eligible plant & machinery
The maximum grant extended per project is Rs % of the eligible project cost

5. Eligible criteria Minimum 20% of loan
Appraisal report, DPR merely stamped or endorsed by Bank
Minimum 20% margin money
Only 2 project in 5 years
Same applicant apply two more proposals, previous project have successfully completed one year before