Establishment of Marketing Infrastructure

The "Establishment of Marketing Infrastructure" scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Horticulture Department, Government of Rajasthan, with 60% Central Government funding and 40% State Government funding, and aims to develop marketing infrastructure for horticulture commodities through financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries. The scheme is project-based and viable projects are submitted for approval under the National Horticulture Mission after approval by the State Mission Executive Committee. It encourages investment from private and cooperative sectors in horticulture marketing infrastructure. The scheme also strengthens existing wholesale markets and rural haats while promoting grading, standardization, and quality certification of horticultural produce. It further seeks to create awareness among farmers, consumers, entrepreneurs, and market functionaries regarding market-related agricultural activities, including contract farming.

Retail Market/Outlet (Controlled Environment):

• Subsidy of 35% is provided for establishing a retail market/outlet.
• The maximum project cost considered is ₹15,00,000/- per unit.
• Assistance is provided as credit-linked back-ended subsidy.
• The beneficiary must submit a Detailed Project Proposal along with a Bank Loan Sanction Letter and prescribed affidavit, wherever applicable.

Collection, Sorting, Grading and Packing Unit:

• Assistance of 40% is provided for establishing a collection, sorting, grading, and packing unit.
• The maximum project cost considered is ₹15,00,000/- per unit.
• Assistance is provided as credit-linked back-ended subsidy.

• The applicant must be a farmer.

Online - via CSC

• Mode of Application: Online - Mode of Online Application: E-Mitra - Applicants can apply by visiting their nearest E-Mitra center or online through their own E-Mitra account.

  Note:

  • Applying for a vermicompost unit is free.

  • The cost of setting up a retail market/outlet (controlled environment) has been fixed at ₹15,00,000/- per unit, on which 35% subsidy is payable as a credit-linked, back-ended loan. For this, the application, along with a detailed project proposal, along with bank loan sanction letter (affidavit of the applicable programme/component), has to be submitted to the District Horticulture Development Society, Jaipur.

1. Pan Card
2. Detailed Project Report (DPR)
3. Aadhaar copy
4. Bank loan sanction letter,Affidavit
5. Land details
6. Jan Aadhaar/Bhamashah Card Copy