Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) under APEDA: Claim Subsidies for Cold Chain, Packhouses & Packaging

Claiming Capital Grants under the APEDA Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)

Developing temperature-controlled post-harvest infrastructure requires substantial capital investment. To support agro exporters and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across Maharashtra, APEDA administers the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for Export Promotion, providing non-dilutive government grants covering infrastructure development, quality improvement, and market promotion.

Under FAS, registered exporters in Pune can claim up to 40% to 50% capital subsidies (up to ₹1 Crore) for establishing integrated packhouses, cold storage facilities, pre-cooling chambers, reefer transportation vans, and laboratory quality testing equipment. KOKJAGUAR Consultancy prepares Detailed Project Reports (DPR), bank appraisal documents, and manages FAS subsidy claim processing. Explore our agro subsidy consulting services.

Key Interventions Supported under APEDA FAS

• Infrastructure Development: Up to 50% subsidy (capped at ₹1 Crore) for pre-cooling units, cold storages, and reefer trucks.
• Quality Development: Reimbursement of 50% of certification costs for ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, and organic standards.
• Laboratory Testing Reimbursement: 50% reimbursement of laboratory pesticide residue testing charges.
• International Exhibition Grants: Subsidies for stall rentals and promotional displays at global food expos like Gulfood and SIAL.