Food Processing and Value Addition Management

Description
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.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, for setting up new food processing units, 50% of the project cost, up to a maximum of ₹400.00 lakh (₹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.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. Companies, firms, and promoters interested in setting up food processing units in Uttarakhand are eligible to receive assistance under this scheme.
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Required Documents
• 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
• ₹100 affidavit
• Funding details
• Project cost
• Eligibility documents
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Companies, firms, or individual promoters interested in setting up new food processing units in Uttarakhand are eligible to apply.
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Q: What financial assistance is provided for new food processing units?
A: For new units, the government provides 50% subsidy, with a maximum limit of ₹400 lakh (₹4 crore) per project.
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Q: How can one obtain the application form?
A: The application form can be obtained from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centres or downloaded from the department’s website.
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Q: Is assistance available for existing food processing units?
A: 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.
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Q: What is the process for submitting the application?
A: 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.
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Q: How is technical assistance provided during unit setup?
A: Departmental officers provide technical guidance and supervision during the establishment of the food processing unit.
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Q: How is the subsidy disbursed?
A: 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.
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