Integrated Post Harvest Management projects from NHB

Integrated Post Harvest Management projects

a) Activity (ies) allowed

The Board will take up Integrated Post Harvest Management projects relating to Pack House, Ripening Chamber, Refer Van, Retail Outlets, Pre- cooling unit, Primary processing etc.

NHB will also take up projects in component mode and for standalone projects of PHM components.

b) Crops eligible: In case of primary processing, projects related to Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Aromatic plants and Cashew are only eligible for subsidy.

c) Pattern of assistance: Credit linked back-ended subsidy @ 35% of the total project cost limited to Rs 50.75 lakh per project in general area and @ 50 % of project cost limited to Rs. 72.50 lakh per project in NE Region, Hilly States and Scheduled areas.

d) Maximum Project costs allowed for subsidy calculation.

1.3.e.Technical Standards : Project should strictly comply with the prescribed Technical standards of NCCD, else the project is not eligible for any financial assistance. The standards can be accessed at the link http://nhb.gov.in/guideline/NCCDGuidelines2014-15.pdf.