{"id":3757,"date":"2025-11-13T09:46:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T04:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediumturquoise-hedgehog-745891.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/?p=3757"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:57:55","slug":"cold-chains-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cold Chains Can Boost India\u2019s Food Exports"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold Chains India \u2013 Producing large quantities of cereals, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and pulses places India among the largest producers globally. Cold chains India \u2013 Producing large quantities of cereals, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and pulses places India among the largest producers globally.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, a significant fraction of these agricultural products are lost during the phases of transport and storage. Waste and rot due to cold storage and preservation inadequacies results in the wastage of 20 \u2013 25 % of harvested fruits and vegetables, as stated in the MoFPI Annual Report 2024 \u2013 25.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaps in policy formulation and implementation have resulted in the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampadi Yojana by the Government. To foster the development of cold chain and preservation infrastructure as well as agro processing clusters, the policy seeks to reduce wastage of agro products by maintaining quality standards at every point along the storage chain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/beyond-china1-strategy-why-india-is-the-next-manufacturing-destination\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond China+1 Strategy: Why India Is the Next Manufacturing Destination<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#Importance_of_Cold_Chains_and_Cold_Chain_Logistics-Cold_Chains_India\" >Importance of Cold Chains and Cold Chain Logistics-Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#Support_Under_PMKSY-Cold_Chains_India\" >Support Under PMKSY-Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#The_Role_of_Cold_Chains_in_Export_Business\" >The Role of Cold Chains in Export Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#The_Gap_Transforming_Into_Opportunity_%E2%80%93_Cold_Chains_India\" >The Gap Transforming Into Opportunity &#8211; Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#Support_with_Financing_from_NABARD\" >Support with Financing from NABARD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#Case_Studies-Cold_Chains_India\" >Case Studies-Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#How_NPCS_Assists_Entrepreneurs-Cold_Chains_India\" >How NPCS Assists Entrepreneurs-Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#The_Entrepreneurial_Roadmap-Cold_Chains_India\" >The Entrepreneurial Roadmap-Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#Implement_Technology_to_Optimize_Your_Traceability-Cold_Chains_India\" >Implement Technology to Optimize Your Traceability-Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#Conclusion_%E2%80%93_Cold_Chains_India\" >Conclusion \u2013 Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/cold-chains-india\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Cold_Chains_India\" >FAQs \u2013 Cold Chains India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Cold_Chains_and_Cold_Chain_Logistics-Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>Importance of Cold Chains and Cold Chain Logistics-Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having adequate cold storage and food processing facilities in the country, along with the necessary market access, enhances the investment and economy for global and local cold chain processed agro products.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reduction of food loss during transport, under extreme temperatures, and with the presence of cold chains improves the overall economic productivity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has favorable agro-climatic conditions which contribute positively towards fruit and vegetable production which exceeds 330 million tons. However, loss of approximately \u20b992,651 crores due to cold chain logistics inefficiencies is a growing concern.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the fiscal year 2023-2024, exports of agrifood products from India reached USD 46.43 billion. These exports could increase by 30 to 40% over the next five years if cold chain infrastructures are implemented.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is lagging behind developed economies where the food waste percentage is less than 5% as compared to India where the cold chain loss is around 10 to 12%. This reflects a clear scope for investment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-3778\" src=\"https:\/\/mediumturquoise-hedgehog-745891.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c1b427dd-8908-4a88-a671-296b63207a14_11zon-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"Cold Chains India\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c1b427dd-8908-4a88-a671-296b63207a14_11zon-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c1b427dd-8908-4a88-a671-296b63207a14_11zon-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c1b427dd-8908-4a88-a671-296b63207a14_11zon-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c1b427dd-8908-4a88-a671-296b63207a14_11zon-150x225.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c1b427dd-8908-4a88-a671-296b63207a14_11zon-750x1125.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c1b427dd-8908-4a88-a671-296b63207a14_11zon.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_Under_PMKSY-Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>Support Under PMKSY-Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financing under the PMKSY scheme for cold chain integration of the processing, storage, and transport facilities offset the cost of pre-cooling, cold room, refrigerated truck and retail refrigerated storage, and processing and storage silo bases for cluster development cold storage for value addition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To date over 298 projects with 1:1 matching subsidised financing have been approved where the General Areas receive 35% and the North East and Hilly areas up to 75% subsidized support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to financing the preservation, processing, and pulping units such as fruits and dehydration and the processing of frozen foods, the agro-processing clusters under One District One Product (ODOP) like the mango pulp in UP and the spice parks in Kerala also provide dry and drip cold storage, shared cold storage, drying and testing labs, and improved transportation that help in cost reduction.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read Our Book:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/cold-chain-logistics-in-india-cold-storage-reefers-present-scenario-future-prospects-market-potential-opportunities-growth-drivers-industry-size-analysis-forecasts-upto-2023\/isbn-9.78819E+12\/zb,,18ca4,a,0,0,a\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Click Here<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_Cold_Chains_in_Export_Business\"><\/span>The Role of Cold Chains in Export Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold chains maintained allow the export of frozen vegetables to Europe and organic juices to the USA and help in preserving the quality and reducing wastage of the fruits and vegetables, dairy and meat, and seafood and also allow Indian farmers to store their crops for longer periods, thus avoiding distress selling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startups can create value addition from cold chains by producing mango pulp, tomato puree, onion powder, dehydrated foods, and by setting up cryogenic units.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian dairy sector has a considerable market for cheese and whey protein, while the meat and seafood sector has frozen Halal meat and prawns to the Gulf and South East Asia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Produced by the startups, there is also abundant opportunity for exporting spice oleoresins, organic jaggery, natural sweeteners, and cocoa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/mediumturquoise-hedgehog-745891.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/manufacturing-business-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top 10 Manufacturing Business Opportunities for Startups<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gap_Transforming_Into_Opportunity_%E2%80%93_Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>The Gap Transforming Into Opportunity &#8211; Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the very first time, the balance of foreign trade of agri-food and processed products has gone into the negative. It stood at \u22126.7 billion USD. India spends 31.7 billion USD on agri-food imports every year. Strengthening cold chain and processing facilities will help India to reduce the import of master and soya oils, cocoa products, fruit wines, and vinegars.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These gaps offer great potential for producing domestically and for start-ups to set up businesses aimed at substituting such imports with locally manufactured products.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_with_Financing_from_NABARD\"><\/span>Support with Financing from NABARD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NABARD has supported cold chain and food processing projects of which loan disbursement has crossed \u20b9800 crores pan India. For such NABARD subsidized long term loans, NABARD has eased the cold chain capital burdens for start-ups as a sophisticated cold chain loan. loans for sophisticated cold chain capital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/msme-business-list-for-startups-project-opportunities-business-ideas-npcs-newsletter-issue-12-2016\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MSME Business List for Startups, Project Opportunities, Business Ideas<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Studies-Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>Case Studies-Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has reaped great success in international trade of agri food products which has resulted in numerous case studies. Cold chain facilities and processing units help aid with such success. For instance, the Amul cooperative platform assisted with the cold-chain infrastructure which is a reason as to why India is the largest milk producer and exporter in the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cold chain processes and packaging of other remarkable Indian ventures, including Everest and MDH, have managed to gain an equally strong position internationally. Such case studies convey the unique integration of Indian infrastructure with the strong reputation and considerable funds cross along with the investment and government assistance geopolitical strengths.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Assists_Entrepreneurs-Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>How NPCS Assists Entrepreneurs-Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on an Expression of Interest (EOI), Niir Project Consultancy Services help new entrepreneurs to set up new ventures by preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) along with Market Survey Reports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The importance of each distinct<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Specialty attribute of the product<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Operational Flow Sheets<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The product<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Machinery and raw materials<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Financial Feasibility and full viability<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To assist NPCS clients with cold chain and food processing projects, there is a clear obligation to understand how to access feasibility studies, funding, and project setup with confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read Our Project Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Entrepreneurial_Roadmap-Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>The Entrepreneurial Roadmap-Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Complete the value chain of each selected segment: fruits, dairy, seafood, spices, and sweeteners.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Within the One District One Product (ODOP) clusters, pinpoint the most advantageous geographies.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Apply for financial assistance under the PMKSY scheme.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Take advantage of NABARD funding.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implement_Technology_to_Optimize_Your_Traceability-Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>Implement Technology to Optimize Your Traceability-Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obtain the relevant authorization and adjustments that pertain to the export market (e.g.FSSAI, HACCP, ISO).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design an efficient and highly effective marketing strategy focusing on global branding and its market access.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pursue NPCS to obtain a tailored Drag and Drop Business Plan along with a comprehensive business strategy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the Best Idea for Yourself With our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u00a0Startup Selector Tool<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_%E2%80%93_Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>Conclusion \u2013 Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the agriculture sector is quite productive in India, cold chain facilities are still quite lacking. Cold chains along with clusters and refrigeration systems reduce losses and improves the quality of agro-products which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/renewable-startups-india\/\">helps<\/a> farmers and helps in attaining premium prices in foreign markets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The establishment of strong enterprises is quite attainable in the case of PMKSY, along with the NPCS specialists, and facilities from NABARD. It is most important to build cold chains for profitable international agricultural commodities to capitalize on agricultural surplus in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/jEy76XmGLis?si=8LlRqKdI93WUjyEM<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Cold_Chains_India\"><\/span>FAQs \u2013 Cold Chains India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) What is the significance of cold chains?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To slow down the ageing process of perishables and for extended durations of food storage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) What is included in the cold chain?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetables and fruits, processed dairy, proteins from animals, fish, and spice extracts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) What is the government scheme for the frozen cold store?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PMKSY scheme.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) Who finances new enterprises?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NABARD loans and PMKSY scheme subsidies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5) What is the advantage of clusters?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lowered transportation costs and shared storage and laboratory facilities.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold Chains India \u2013 Producing large quantities of cereals, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and pulses places India among the largest producers globally. Cold chains India \u2013 Producing large quantities of cereals, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and pulses places India among the largest producers globally. 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