About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to promote the establishment of food processing units in Uttarakhand, enhance value addition in agricultural and horticultural products, support entrepreneurs with financial assistance, and strengthen the state’s food processing ecosystem.
The scheme “Food Processing and Value Addition Management” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the establishment of food processing units in Uttarakhand, enhance value addition in agricultural and horticultural products, support entrepreneurs with financial assistance, and strengthen the state’s food processing ecosystem.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Food Processing and Value Addition Management (FPVAM) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Horticulture Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | shm.uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Under this scheme, for setting up new food processing units, 50% of the project cost, up to a maximum of Rs. 400.00 lakh (Rs. 4 crore), is provided as government assistance/subsidy.
The department is in the process of uploading previously approved proposals on its website, similar to the MSME model, to make it easier for interested companies, firms, or promoters to prepare their proposals.
Who qualifies
- Companies, firms, and promoters interested in setting up food processing units in Uttarakhand are eligible to receive assistance under this scheme.
Who is not eligible
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Papers to keep ready
- Detailed Project Report (DPR)
- Promoter's permanent residence certificate
- Organization's biodata
- Unit location/address
- Bank/institution appraising the project proposal
- Proof of appraisal by the bank/financial institution
- NOC from the Fire Department
- Land records in the organization's name
- Land conversion certificate
- Company/institution boilerage details
- Raw material procurement details
- Details of the unit's products
- Contracts with farmers
- Site plan
- FSSAI certification
- Employment generation certificate
- Details of civil works certified by a civil engineer
- Quotations from suppliers of plant machinery and equipment certified by a chartered mechanical engineer
- Supplier quotations for machinery purchases
- Marketing strategy for production
- Process flow chart
- Details of unit implementation
- Rs. 100 affidavit
- Funding details
- Project cost
- Eligibility documents
- Any other documents as required
Registration walkthrough
Offline
- The application form can be obtained from the officers/personnel working in the Horticulture Mobile team centres, or it can also be downloaded from the department's website https://shm.uk.gov.in. The application/proposal must be accompanied by documents covering the 29 points outlined in the checklist, including: application in the prescribed format, DPR, promoter's permanent residence certificate, organization's biodata, unit area address, bank/institution appraising the project proposal, proof of appraisal by the bank/financial institution, NOC from the Fire Department, land records in the organization's name, land conversion certificate, company/institution's boilerage, raw material procurement, details of the unit's products, contracts with farmers, site plan, FSSAI certification, employment generation certificate, details of civil works certified by a civil engineer, quotations from suppliers of plant machinery and equipment certified by a chartered mechanical engineer, supplier quotations for machinery purchases, marketing strategy for production, process flow chart, details of unit implementation, Rs. 100/- affidavit, funding, project cost, and eligibility.
- In case of difficulty completing the application/proposal, personnel at the Horticulture Mobile team Centres will assist the applicant. The completed application must be submitted to the office. Before applying for the project, the entrepreneur or institution must submit the loan appraisal to the bank.
- The relevant proposals are then forwarded directly to the Mission Directorate by the Horticulture Mobile team Centre personnel. Once the Directorate approves the proposals, the entrepreneur receives an acceptance letter and is informed by telephone. During this period, the entrepreneur is required to get the loan approved, with departmental officers providing necessary assistance. After loan approval, the information must be submitted to the department.
- The food processing unit is established with the technical assistance and supervision of departmental officers. Upon completion, a joint inspection is conducted by the departmental team, and after satisfactory verification, the appropriate subsidy is disbursed into the entrepreneur's bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Companies, firms, or individual promoters interested in setting up new food processing units in Uttarakhand are eligible to apply.
What financial assistance is provided for new food processing units?
For new units, the government provides 50% subsidy, with a maximum limit of Rs. 400 lakh (Rs. 4 crore) per project.
How can one obtain the application form?
The application form can be obtained from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centres or downloaded from the department’s website.
Is assistance available for existing food processing units?
Currently, the scheme primarily focuses on new units. However, proposals for value addition projects or model-based units may be considered as per departmental guidelines.
What is the process for submitting the application?
The completed application form along with supporting documents should be submitted to the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre, which forwards the proposal to the Mission Directorate for approval.
How is technical assistance provided during unit setup?
Departmental officers provide technical guidance and supervision during the establishment of the food processing unit.
How is the subsidy disbursed?
After successful inspection of the unit by a joint team of departmental officers, the approved subsidy is credited directly into the entrepreneur’s loan account.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 218) uk.gov.in (PDF)
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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