Cooling/Cold Rooms: Preserving Freshness & Boosting Farmer Income
In hilly and northeastern regions like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, and Meghalaya, farmers grow a wide variety of perishable crops — including fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and flowers. However, these products are highly temperature-sensitive, and without proper storage, post-harvest losses are common.
Why Cooling/Cold Rooms Are Essential
Cold rooms act as temporary storage units to maintain the quality and freshness of:
Fruits like apples, kiwis, oranges, and pineapples
Vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and leafy greens
Perishables such as dairy products, meat, and poultry
High-value items like cut flowers and medicinal plants
They are especially useful during transit or before processing and packaging.
Focus States & Their Advantages :
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand
High apple and off-season vegetable production
Government push for post-harvest infrastructure
Sikkim
100% organic farming state
Ideal for cold storage of organic produce
Assam & Meghalaya
Rich in horticulture and floriculture
NABARD actively promoting cold chain projects in tribal and backward areas
Benefits to Farmers & Entrepreneurs
Reduces post-harvest losses
Increases market value and shelf life of products
Enables bulk storage for better price realization
Ensures year-round income through efficient supply chain
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