Post-Harvest Management Scheme

A subsidy scheme by the Uttarakhand Department of Horticulture to support farmers and entrepreneurs in setting up modern post-harvest infrastructure facilities like cold storage and pack houses.

The scheme “Post-Harvest Management” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the development of modern post-harvest infrastructure by supporting farmers and entrepreneurs in setting up facilities such as pack houses, pre-cooling units, cold rooms, cold storage units, and ripening chambers. By facilitating these advancements, the program seeks to significantly reduce post-harvest losses, improve the overall quality of horticultural produce, enhance its market value, and boost its marketability. This initiative plays a vital role in strengthening the agricultural value chain, contributing to increased incomes for farmers, and improving food security by minimizing waste.