Enabling Cold-chain Infrastructure Development in India: Evolution and Assessment of Policies and Institutional Mapping
The report “Enabling Cold Chain Infrastructure Development in India” presents a comprehensive review of the country’s cold chain ecosystem, tracing its policy evolution, institutional architecture, and implementation pathways. It analyses how India’s Five-Year Plans, national missions, and key government programmes have shaped the development of cold chain infrastructure — from early warehousing initiatives to modern, integrated supply chains designed to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance farmer incomes.
The report maps the key institutions involved in developing cold chain infrastructure across central, state, and local levels. It highlights how strengthening this infrastructure can promote energy efficiency, lower environmental impact, and advance the goals outlined in the India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP).
Developed by the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) under the India Cold Chain Programme (ICCP), this revised edition expands on institutional mapping and incorporates recent policy reforms. It serves as a valuable reference for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners working to enable an energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and inclusive cold chain infrastructure that supports India’s broader objectives of food security, sustainable agriculture, and a clean energy transition.
