Government Solicits Digital Submissions for Establishing Cold Chain Undertakings under PMKSY Program
Announcing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Cold Chain Projects
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is inviting applications for setting up Cold Chain projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). The aim of these projects is to minimize post-harvest losses, improve storage facilities, and strengthen the farm-to-market supply chain, thereby ensuring better income for farmers and improved quality for consumers.
Submission Details
Eligible applicants across India can apply for these projects. Prospective entrepreneurs and eligible entities are required to submit their proposals online via the SAMPADA Portal (https://www.sampada-mofpi.gov.in). The last date for online submission has been extended to 5:00 PM on August 8, 2025.
The submission window for proposals will be open from 11:00 am on May 28, 2025, to 5:00 pm on July 26, 2025. No physical or offline submissions will be accepted under any circumstances.
Proposal Requirements
Proposals should cover project details and infrastructure plan, investment and funding requirements, proposed capacity and technology to be deployed, impact on reducing wastage and enhancing value addition, compliance with scheme norms and eligibility criteria as specified under the PMKSY Cold Chain scheme.
For exact formats, eligibility conditions, subsidy or financial assistance details, application procedure, and evaluation criteria, applicants should consult the detailed operational guidelines published by MoFPI on
Pre-Bid Meeting
A pre-bid meeting is scheduled on June 9, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Ministry's office in Panchsheel Bhawan, New Delhi. This meeting aims to assist potential applicants.
Important Notes
The original Demand Draft must reach the Ministry within one week of the application deadline. The Demand Draft should be in favour of the Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, New Delhi. A scanned copy of the Demand Draft must be uploaded with the application.
All proposals must be in line with the updated scheme requirements as per the revised operational guidelines released on May 22, 2025. For more information and detailed guidelines, entrepreneurs can visit the official website www.mofpi.gov.in.
This initiative is a vital part of the Government’s plan to modernize food processing infrastructure, empower agri-entrepreneurs, and support farmers’ incomes by reducing supply chain losses.
In summary, to submit a valid proposal for Cold Chain projects under PMKSY, applicants must carefully review the revised operational guidelines dated May 22, 2025, prepare the project proposal in line with the scheme's requirements, and submit it online via the SAMPADA portal before the extended deadline of August 8, 2025, 5:00 PM.
The prospective entrepreneurs and eligible entities, interested in setting up Cold Chain projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), need to submit their proposals online via the SAMPADA Portal (https://www.sampada-mofpi.gov.in) by 5:00 PM on August 8, 2025. These proposals should cover financial details, infrastructure plans, technological deployment, and compliance with PMKSY Cold Chain scheme norms.
