Post-Harvest Management Scheme — 35–50% Subsidy, Uttarakhand
A Uttarakhand Department of Horticulture subsidy covering 35% to 50% of the cost of pack houses, pre-cooling units, cold rooms, cold storage, reefer vans and ripening chambers, funded through bank-linked loans.
- Funding amount
- Varies by program
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Post-Harvest Management Scheme is a subsidy programme delivered by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. Its purpose is to help farmers and entrepreneurs in the state build the handling and storage assets that horticultural produce needs between harvest and market — pack houses, pre-cooling units, cold rooms, cold storage, reefer vans and containers, and ripening chambers.
Money is extended as a subsidy of 35% to 50% against a bank-linked loan. That makes the scheme a partnership between the applicant, a lending bank and the department: the borrower arranges the loan, the department contributes a subsidy that does not have to be repaid, and the facility comes up to departmental specifications.
The problem the programme addresses is spoilage and weak price realisation. When produce cannot be cooled, graded, stored or moved quickly, quality drops and growers are forced to sell into a narrow window. Backing modern post-harvest infrastructure is intended to cut those losses, improve the quality and market value of horticultural output, raise incomes in farming households and reduce waste in the food supply chain.
The support is not only financial. Applicants also receive technical guidance and hands-on supervision from departmental officers, help with the bank loan and with the district and directorate approval stages, and a joint inspection at the end to confirm the facility before the subsidy reaches the loan account.
Highlights
- 35% to 50% subsidy against bank-linked loans, with the subsidy portion non-repayable
- Supports pack houses, pre-cooling units, cold rooms, cold storage, reefer vans and ripening chambers
- Open to Uttarakhand residents — both farmers and entrepreneurs
- Land must be owned outright or held on a lease of 25 to 30 years
- No fixed deadline; applications are accepted throughout the year
- Departmental officers assist with the loan, approvals and on-site supervision
Who can apply
Eligibility comes down to three conditions.
- Residency: the applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- Applicant type: both farmers and entrepreneurs may apply — the scheme is not restricted to cultivators.
- Land: the applicant must either own the land on which the facility will be built, or hold it on a lease of 25 to 30 years.
Because a lease certificate is part of the document set for leased land, it is worth checking the tenure of any lease before the proposal is prepared.
Post-Harvest Management Scheme — 35–50% Subsidy, Uttarakhand is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Post-Harvest Management Scheme — 35–50% Subsidy, Uttarakhand accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
The headline benefit is a 35% to 50% subsidy applied to the cost of a post-harvest facility built with a bank-linked loan. The subsidy component is not repayable.
Facilities that can be taken up under the scheme include:
- Pack houses measuring 9 m x 6 m
- Pre-cooling units of 6 MT capacity
- Mobile pre-cooling units of 5 MT capacity
- Cold rooms of 30 MT capacity
- Cold storage facilities
- Reefer vans and containers of 6 MT capacity
- Ripening chambers of 300 MT capacity
Beyond the subsidy itself, applicants get practical support that is often harder to arrange than finance:
- Technical guidance and supervision on site from departmental officers, so the facility is managed and operated correctly.
- Facilitation in securing the bank loan linked to the project.
- Help in moving the proposal through district and directorate level approvals.
- A joint inspection by departmental officers once the work is finished, which is the step that triggers release of the subsidy.
About the provider
Post-Harvest Management Scheme — 35–50% Subsidy, Uttarakhand is offered by Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Applications are not decided by a single office — the proposal travels through three levels before any money is released.
- Horticulture Mobile team Centre: the proposal is received and processed here first. Staff at the centre can also help an applicant complete the proposal if they run into difficulty.
- District level: the centre forwards the proposal to the district, which passes it upward.
- Directorate: the directorate carries out the full evaluation and gives the final decision on approval.
- Approval and work order: once the directorate clears the proposal, the district office issues the approval and work order, and the applicant is informed by letter and by phone.
- Loan stage: the applicant secures bank loan approval with assistance from departmental officers and then reports the loan sanction back to the department.
- Implementation: the facility is set up under the technical guidance and supervision of departmental officers.
- Joint inspection: after completion, a joint team of departmental officers inspects the site to verify that everything has been built as specified.
- Disbursal: once the inspection is cleared, the subsidy is credited to the applicant's loan account.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Post-Harvest Management Scheme — 35–50% Subsidy, Uttarakhand, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does the Post-Harvest Management Scheme provide?
The scheme covers 35% to 50% of the project cost as a subsidy on a bank-linked loan. The exact figure within that band depends on the facility being set up, so the amount varies from project to project. The subsidy portion is non-repayable.
Who is eligible to apply?
You must be a resident of Uttarakhand and either a farmer or an entrepreneur — the scheme is open to both. You also need to own the land where the unit will be built, or hold it on a lease of 25 to 30 years.
Which facilities can be funded under this scheme?
Pack houses of 9 m x 6 m, pre-cooling units of 6 MT capacity, mobile pre-cooling units of 5 MT capacity, cold rooms of 30 MT capacity, cold storage facilities, reefer vans and containers of 6 MT capacity, and ripening chambers of 300 MT capacity.
Is there a last date to submit the application?
No. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, so there is no closing date to work towards. It is still worth starting early, because the proposal has to clear the Mobile team Centre, the district office and the directorate before a work order is issued.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration to apply?
The published eligibility criteria do not mention DPIIT or MSME registration. What the scheme asks for is Uttarakhand residency, applicant status as a farmer or entrepreneur, and land that is either owned or held on a 25 to 30 year lease.
Does the scheme take equity in my business?
No. This is a government subsidy tied to a bank loan, not an investment. The subsidy portion does not have to be repaid and no stake in the venture is taken by the department.
What documents do I need to submit?
Land documents — Khasra and Khatauni for owned land, or a lease certificate if the land is leased — along with your Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank account details, mobile number and a training certificate. These go in with the completed application form or proposal.
How and where do I apply?
Applications are filed offline. Collect the form from a Horticulture Mobile team Centre or download it from the department's website at https://shm.uk.gov.in/, prepare the proposal with the required documents and submit it to the relevant Mobile team Centre. If you have trouble completing the proposal, staff at the centre will help you. You must also apply for the bank loan at the same time.
When and how is the subsidy paid out?
Only after the facility is complete. A joint team of departmental officers inspects the site to confirm it has been set up according to specifications, and once that inspection is cleared the subsidy is credited to your loan account.
Is technical help available while setting up the facility?
Yes. Departmental officers provide technical guidance and supervision through the implementation phase, and they also assist with obtaining the bank loan and with the district and directorate approval process.
Who offers Post-Harvest Management Scheme — 35–50% Subsidy, Uttarakhand?
Post-Harvest Management Scheme — 35–50% Subsidy, Uttarakhand is offered by Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for Post-Harvest Management Scheme — 35–50% Subsidy, Uttarakhand?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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