India is rapidly scaling up cold-chain and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce food loss, strengthen value chains and boost processed-food exports. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme on “Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure” the government has approved 404 projects, of which 300 are complete and operational…
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ICCVAI Boosts India’s Cold Chain, Cuts Post-Harvest Losses
India has scaled up its cold chain push under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI) scheme part of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) to reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen food safety and improve farmer incomes. A recent budget boost and fresh operational guidelines aim to widen…