The ICCVAI Scheme, a demand driven scheme run by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) as part of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), addresses significant post-harvest losses in perishable commodities in India.
Key Objectives
- Build seamless cold chain from farm to consumer
- Reduce post-harvest losses through scientific preservation and efficient storage systems
- Value addition by increasing shelf life by promoting processing\
- Ensure steady food availability of safe, high-quality food products for consumers.
Key Components
- Farm-Level Infrastructure(Pre-cooling units), Processing Centres, Distribution Hubs (Centralized storage, consolidation, and dispatch centres for efficient movement of produce) & Refrigerated Transportation
Who are eligible for establishment of food processing units?
- Individuals (including farmers).
- Organizations:Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), NGOs, PSUs, Firms, Companies, Corporations, Cooperatives, and Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Key Government Initiatives Complementing the ICCVAI Scheme
- Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): Provides financial assistance for cold storages up to 5,000 MT capacity.
- National Horticulture Board (NHB): Supports construction/modernization of cold storage facilities ranging from 5,000 MT to 20,000 MT.
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): Facilitates term loans up to ₹2 crore with a 3% per annum interest subvention.
- Operation Greens Scheme: Covers fruits, vegetables, and shrimp for price stabilization and post-harvest loss minimization.
