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How to Apply for Cold Chain Rebate for Non-Horticulture Products: 50% Up to ₹5 Cr

How to apply

Cold Chain Rebate for Non-Horticulture Products: 50% Up to ₹5 Cr accepts applications online through the official portal on a rolling basis. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.

How to apply

Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.

Selection process

  • Eligibility check — go through the official incentive document published by the State Food Mission, Himachal Pradesh, and confirm that both the applicant entity and the proposed cold chain project meet the stated criteria.
  • Project proposal — put together a detailed proposal describing the facility, its components, the product categories it will handle and the financial estimates behind it.
  • Documentation — collect the paperwork the guidelines call for: business registration certificates such as a Certificate of Incorporation or Udyam Registration, financial statements, land ownership or lease records, itemised cost estimates, and the relevant permits and licences.
  • Application submission — complete the prescribed form and file it with the concerned department, most likely the Department of Industries or the food processing department, either physically or through the designated online portal.
  • Scrutiny — the State Food Mission or its delegated authority examines the application and supporting documents to verify eligibility and assess whether the project is feasible.
  • Site inspection — where applicable, a team visits the proposed or completed facility to check the details given in the application.
  • Approval and disbursement — on clearing review, the rebate is processed and released as per the scheme's disbursement terms, usually once the project is complete and the expenditure has been verified.

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