(a) whether the Government has given approval for setting up of cold storages in Haryana, Bihar and Gujarat and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the locations in Haryana, Bihar and Gujarat where these facilities are likely to be provided;
(c) whether the State Governments of Haryana, Bihar and Gujarat have made any proposals in this regard, if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the action taken by the Government on such proposals?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a) to (d): Government is implementing Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) for holistic development of horticulture including setting up of cold storages for perishables for which, credit linked back ended subsidy of 35% in general areas and 50% in hilly and scheduled areas is available. The component is demand and entrepreneur driven. The State Government receives proposals from prospective entrepreneurs from various potential locations and based on the viability of the project, the State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) sanctions the subsidy to the project. Powers have been delegated to States for sanctioning of projects up to Rs. 500.00 lakh including cold storages up to 5000 MT capacity. Beyond 5000 MT capacity, cold storage projects are sanctioned by National Horticulture Board (NHB).
The scheme is implemented by State Horticulture Mission (SHM) including States of Bihar, Gujarat and Haryana. Funds are allocated to States for various activities including establishment of cold storage based on the proposed Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Under MIDH, based on the proposal of States, an amount of Rs. 69.78 crore for 51 cold stores, Rs. 7.70 crore for 5 cold stores and Rs. 39.90 crore for 26 cold stores have been allocated to the States of Gujarat, Bihar and Haryana respectively during the current financial year.
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