(a) the number of cold storage and their average storage capacity in Rajasthan, especially in Alwar and Sikar districts as on date;
(b) whether the farmers in Rajasthan incur huge losses in vegetables, especially onions, tomatoes, etc. due to inadequate storage plants; and
(c) if so,the details thereof and the steps taken/being taken by the Government to preserve these crops?
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a): As per report received from Government of Rajasthan, 42 cold storages have been established under MIDH in Rajasthan with average storage capacity of 4000 MT. In Alwar and Sikar Districts, 5 cold storages have been established under MIDH with average storage capacity of 2380 MT.
(b) & (c): No such report has been received from Government of Rajasthan. However, Government of India is implementing Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) under which financial assistance is provided for various horticulture activities including setting up of cold storages. The component is demand/entrepreneur driven for which Government assistance in the form of credit linked back ended subsidy is available at the rate of 35% of the project cost in general areas and at the rate of 50% of the project cost in Hilly and Scheduled areas.
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