Gramin Bhandaran Yojana โ Rural Warehouse Subsidy
Gramin Bhandaran Yojana gives 25-33% subsidy to farmers and cooperatives building rural warehouses. Apply via NABARD or commercial banks.
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What is Gramin Bhandaran Yojana?
Gramin Bhandaran Yojana (Rural Godown Scheme) is a Government of India programme that provides 25% to 33% capital subsidy to farmers, cooperatives, and agri-entrepreneurs to construct scientific storage warehouses in rural areas. The scheme prevents post-harvest losses and helps farmers store produce and sell when prices are better.
The scheme is implemented through NABARD and commercial/cooperative banks.
Key Benefits
| Beneficiary Type | Subsidy Rate | Max Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers & cooperatives | 25% of project cost | โน37.5 lakh |
| SC/ST farmers & NE states | 33% of project cost | โน49.5 lakh |
| Grameen societies & agriculture students | 25% | โน37.5 lakh |
The subsidy is back-ended and credit-linked โ you take a bank loan, build the warehouse, get it inspected, then the subsidy is deposited.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants:
- Individual farmers and groups of farmers
- Agriculture graduates setting up agri-businesses
- Panchayati Raj institutions
- Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
- State warehousing corporations
- Agri-entrepreneurs
You are NOT eligible if:
- You plan to build the warehouse without a bank loan (this is a credit-linked subsidy)
- The proposed warehouse is purely for non-agricultural goods
Warehouse Specifications
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Minimum 50 tonnes, maximum 10,000 tonnes |
| Construction | Pucca (permanent) structure only |
| Location | Within village/gram panchayat limits |
| Certification | Must get certified by State Warehousing Corporation or Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) |
The warehouse must be used for agricultural produce only to qualify for subsidy.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card โ identity
- Land documents โ ownership or long-term lease (minimum 15 years)
- Bank loan sanction letter โ from NABARD-linked scheduled bank
- Approved building plan / DPR โ certified by registered civil engineer
- Caste certificate โ SC/ST (for higher subsidy)
- WDRA registration (or application) โ after construction
How to Apply โ Step by Step
Step 1 โ Prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR)
Your DPR must include:
- Land details and ownership proof
- Warehouse capacity (in tonnes)
- Construction cost estimate (from licensed engineer)
- Revenue projections (storage rental, own use)
Step 2 โ Apply for Bank Loan
Submit the DPR to:
- NABARD for direct application
- Your state/national commercial bank
- Cooperative bank or RRB
Step 3 โ Bank Sanction and Construction
After loan sanction:
- Construct the warehouse to approved specifications
- Keep all contractor bills and material invoices
Step 4 โ Inspection and WDRA Registration
After construction:
- State Warehousing Corporation / WDRA inspector certifies the structure
- Apply for WDRA registration (mandatory for subsidy release) at wdra.gov.in
Step 5 โ Subsidy Release
NABARD releases the subsidy to your bank loan account after inspection:
- For loans โค โน1 lakh: upfront subsidy
- For loans > โน1 lakh: back-ended (deposited as TDR, adjusted at loan closure)
How Farmers Benefit
After building a warehouse:
- Store your own produce and wait for better prices
- Earn rental income from other farmers who store at your warehouse
- Get warehouse receipt-based loans (up to 75% of produce value) from banks โ sell when price rises, repay loan
This means farmers no longer have to sell at distress prices right after harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I want to build a 200-tonne warehouse. How much loan and subsidy will I get?
Approximate cost: โน25โ30 lakh. Subsidy: โน6.25โ7.5 lakh (25%). Bank loan: โน18โ22 lakh. Verify exact cost norms with NABARD.
2. Is WDRA registration mandatory?
Yes. WDRA (Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority) certification is required to release the subsidy and to issue Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (NWRs) to stored commodity owners.
3. Can an SHG build a godown under this scheme?
Yes. SHGs and farmer cooperatives are eligible. An SHG applying for a warehouse to store members' produce qualifies for 25% subsidy.
4. Can I earn money by renting out the warehouse to other farmers?
Yes. Renting storage space to other farmers is allowed and encouraged โ it generates income to repay the loan.
5. Which bank should I approach?
Any scheduled commercial bank, cooperative bank, or RRB that has a NABARD refinancing arrangement. NABARD itself also provides direct loans for this purpose.
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| NABARD (rural godown scheme) | nabard.org |
| WDRA (warehouse registration) | wdra.gov.in |
| Department of Agriculture | dac.gov.in |
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