Industry Overview Soya chaap, a vegetarian protein-rich product, is gaining popularity due to the increasing demand for plant-based food. The rise of vegetarian and vegan diets has significantly boosted the demand for soya chaap as a substitute for meat. The cold chain system plays a key role in preserving the product and ensuring its freshness during transportation and storage. Government Subsidy Schemes for Soya Chaap Business The government supports the soya chaap business through various subsidy programs:

• PMFME Scheme: Provides financial assistance for setting up small-scale food processing units, including those that produce soya chaap.
• National Food Processing Scheme: Offers grants for establishing food processing and packaging infrastructure.
• Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme: Helps businesses create cold storage and logistics facilities for food products like soya chaap.

Eligibility Criteria for Soya Chaap Subsidy

1. Business Registration:
   • Must be a registered MSME or other approved business entity.
2. Infrastructure and Equipment:
   • Must meet food safety standards and invest in necessary machinery.
3. Project Report:
   • A detailed business plan must be submitted

 

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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