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Budget 2025-26: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE; DEMAND NO. 1; Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare…
17. Mission for Vegetables and Fruits:..The objective of the Mission is to promote production, efficient supply chains, processing, to help farmers get remunerative prices
Scheme Overview:
Aims to transform India's horticulture sector by:
• Boosting production efficiency (Target: 20% yield increase)
• Developing smart supply chains (Reduce wastage from 30% to <15%)
• Enhancing processing capacity (Triple value addition by 2026)
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Part 1: Salient Features (2025-26)
Parameter Detail
Financial Outlay ₹2,500 crore (estimated)
Focus Crops
✓ Vegetables: Tomato, Onion, Potato (TOP) + 12 seasonal varieties
✓ Fruits: Mango, Banana, Citrus, Apple
Key Components
• Precision farming (Drones, IoT sensors)
• Mega Food Parks (50% subsidy for units)
• Farmer Producer Organizations (10,000 new FPOs) |
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Part 2: Startup Opportunities – Farm to Fork
1. AI-Powered Supply Chain Optimization
Tech Stack:
• Demand prediction algorithms using:
o Weather data
o e-NAM price trends
o Retail inventory levels
Revenue Model:
• ₹0.50/kg saved from wastage
• 5% commission on forward contracts
2. Mobile Processing Units
Innovations:
• Truck-mounted pulping stations (Capacity: 2 tonne/hour)
• Solar dehydrators for seasonal glut management
Business Case:
• ₹100/tonne processing fee
• 30% revenue share on export-quality products
3. Hyperlocal Cold Chain Networks
Infrastructure:
• ₹5 lakh nano-cold stores (25% subsidy under AIF)
• IoT-enabled reefer bikes for last-mile delivery
Monetization:
• ₹15/kg storage fee (premium for organic produce)
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Part 3: Founder's Action Plan
Phase 1: Cluster Development (2024-25)
• Select 3 TOP clusters (Nashik, Agra, Bengaluru)
• Deploy 100 sensor nodes (50% funded by MIDH)
• Partner with Reliance Fresh/BigBasket for offtake
Phase 2: Processing Scale-Up (2025-26)
• Establish 5 mobile processing units
• Avail 35% capital subsidy under PMKSY
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Part 4: Financial Models
1. AI Supply Chain Platform (10k farmers)
Investment ₹1.2 crore Annual Savings ₹8 crore
Revenue Share 15% Net Profit ₹1.2 crore
2. Mobile Processing (5 units)
| Cost | ₹75 lakh | Annual Earnings | ₹1.8 crore |
| ROI | 18 months | Capacity | 3,600 tonne/year |
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Part 5: Risk Mitigation
Risk Solution Scheme Alignment
Price Volatility NDDB price stabilization fund Mission Component
Perishability Edible coatings (CSIR tech transfer) RKVY-RAFTAAR
Market Access ONDC integration PMFME Scheme
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Pro Tip: Combine Mission funds + PMFME for end-to-end solutions from farm to retail.
