**Summary:**
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, announced an extension to the deadline for submitting online proposals for the Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure ("Cold Chain scheme") under PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA (PMKSY). Eligible entities and prospective entrepreneurs across the country can now submit applications until August 8, 2025, 17:00 hrs via the SAMPADA Portal (https://www.sampadamofpi.gov.in). This initiative aims to support the establishment of Cold Chain projects. Revised operational guidelines dated May 22, 2025, and other relevant details are accessible on the MoFPI website (www.mofpi.gov.in). The original Expression of Interest (EoI) was dated May 27, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Food Processing Industries: A ministry within the Government of India responsible for food processing policies and initiatives.
Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure: A government scheme focused on developing cold chain infrastructure and adding value to agricultural produce.
PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA (PMKSY): An umbrella scheme by the Government of India to modernize agriculture and reduce agri-waste.
SAMPADA Portal: Online portal for submission of proposals/applications related to the PMKSY scheme.
27.05.2025: Date of Expression of Interest (EoI).
08 August, 2025: Last date for submission of online proposals/applications on SAMPADA Portal.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Setting up of Cold Chain projects under Scheme for
Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure
Posted On: 25 JUL 2025 9:10PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has invited proposals through Expression of
Interest (EoI) dated 27.05.2025 under Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (Cold
Chain scheme) of PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA (PMKSY) from eligible entities
(prospective entrepreneurs) across the country for setting up of Cold Chain projects. The last date of
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submission of online proposals/ applications on SAMPADA Portal has been extended up to 08
August, 2025; 17.00 hrs.
The revised operational guidelines dated 22.05.2025 in respect of Cold Chain scheme - setting up of Cold
Chain projects and other details are available on www.mofpi.gov.in.
The link https://www.sampada-mofpi.gov.in/ for submission of online proposals shall be available open till
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17:00 hrs of 08 August, 2025.
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(Release ID: 2148675)