Chickpeas are a key ingredient in many cuisines and a staple in plant-based diets. Starting a Chickpea Processing Business requires an initial investment in cleaning, grading, and packaging equipment. To help mitigate these costs, leveraging available government funding programs can provide crucial support. This support can enable you to source high-quality raw materials, upgrade processing lines, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Securing government-backed incentives allows you to scale operations, access cutting-edge technology, and tap into new markets, both locally and internationally. Taking advantage of these opportunities is key to establishing a sustainable business.
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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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