Industry Overview Fruit ripening chambers are used to control the ripening process of fruits like bananas, mangoes, and tomatoes. The banana ripening industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the agricultural cold chain market. These chambers provide optimal conditions to ensure the fruit reaches its peak ripeness while retaining quality. With the global demand for fruits increasing, this industry offers immense business potential. Government Subsidy Schemes for Fruit Ripening Business The government offers subsidies to entrepreneurs looking to establish fruit ripening facilities:

• National Horticulture Mission (NHM): Provides financial support for the establishment of ripening chambers and cold storage.
• PMFME Scheme: Assists micro-enterprises in the food processing sector, including fruit ripening businesses.
• Cold Chain Infrastructure Scheme: Offers funding for the setup of fruit ripening facilities to ensure high-quality produce.

Eligibility Criteria for Fruit Ripening Subsidy

1. Business Registration:
   • Must be registered as an MSME or other approved entity.
2. Project Report:
   • Submit a detailed project report with technical specifications, cost, and plan for operation.
3. Compliance:
   • Must comply with FSSAI guidelines for food safety and processing standards.
4. Financial Criteria:
   • Submit proof of financial capability, including income tax returns and bank statements.

To apply for the Food Processing Scheme, the following mandatory documents are required for new enterprises (Individuals/Firms) as outlined in the manual
1. PAN Card of concerned/all promoters.
2.Aadhaar Copy & Photo of all promoters/guarantors.
3. Address Proof: Any of the Officially Valid Documents (OVD) such as:
o Utility bill (not more than two months old) from any service provider (Electricity, telephone, post-paid mobile phone, piped gas, water bill).
o Property or Municipal tax paid receipt.
o Ration Card (Individual).
o Driving Licence
o Aadhaar Card.
o Voter ID Card.
4. Details of the site where the unit is to be established, including whether it is owned/rented/leased, along with proof (Lease/rent agreement should be for more than the loan repayment period).
5. Photocopy of Bank
6. Estimates and Quotation of all capital expenditure and machinery and equipment to be purchased. Statement/Bank Passbook for the last 6 months.
For existing enterprises with a turnover of less than 1 crore, similar documents are required, including PAN Card, Aadhaar, address proof, and site details.
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