Background of the Gramin Bhandaran Yojana
During 2001-2002, the Indian government launched the Gramin Bhandaran Yojana, under which many rural godowns were built or renovated for the benefit of local farmers. This was a capital investment subsidy program aimed at improving the living conditions of Indian farmers. Many corporates, non-profit organizations, self-help groups, like-minded individuals, farmer groups, companies manufacturing and marketing agricultural products, and others have taken an interest in this scheme and have contributed significantly to the construction of many rural storage godowns across the country in a relatively short period of time. Farmers can build their rural storage godown anywhere outside of their Municipal Corporation’s jurisdiction.
Gramin Bhandaran Yojana or Rural Godown Scheme
Gramin Bhandaran Yojana is a capital investment subsidy scheme that promotes the construction and renovation of rural godowns. This scheme is also available to rural godowns located in various food parks. This yojana, announced in 2001, is a capital investment subsidy scheme for rural godown renovation and construction. However, godowns should be built outside of municipal corporation boundaries. It is important to note that rural godowns (promoted by the Ministry of Food Processing) in food parks can also benefit from the Gramin Bhandaran Yojana.