Industry Overview Softy ice cream is a popular product, particularly in hot climates, with increasing demand in urban and semi-urban areas. The business involves the production, packaging, and sale of soft serve ice cream, which requires specialized cold storage and transportation solutions. With a growing focus on convenience foods and a shift toward the ready-to-eat market, the softy ice cream sector presents an exciting opportunity. Government Subsidy Schemes for Softy Ice Cream Business Government schemes offer substantial support to entrepreneurs in the ice cream processing business:

• PMFME Scheme: Provides funding for small food processing units, including ice cream manufacturers.
• National Dairy Plan: Supports the dairy sector with financial assistance for establishing processing units, including ice cream production.
• Cold Chain Infrastructure Scheme: Assists businesses in setting up cold storage and transportation facilities.

Eligibility Criteria for Softy Ice Cream Subsidy

1. Business Type:
   • Must be registered as an MSME or other recognized business entity.
2. Compliance with FSSAI:
   • Ice cream businesses must adhere to FSSAI guidelines for food safety and labeling.
3. Detailed Project Report:
   • Submit a comprehensive project report with production, machinery, and marketing strategies.
4. Financial Documentation:
   • Provide tax returns, financial statements, and ownership proof for the business location.

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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