Big Basket, Haldiram, Amul among 101 cold chain projects okayed

Estimated investment: Rs 31,00 cr, of which Rs 838 cr to come from Centre, rest from private sector

The country's largest e-grocer Big Basket, snacks biggie Haldiram, cooperative major Amul, and logistics firm Balmer Lawrie are among the 101-odd firms which reeceived the Centre's nod on Monday to set-up cold chain projects across the country entailing an investment of Rs 3,100 crore.

The cold chains, which are expected to come up in the next 18-24 months, could go a long way in lowering wastage of fruits and vegetables.

Of the Rs 3,100 crore expected investment, the Centre would contribute around Rs 838 crore, while the remaining Rs 2,262 crore would come from the private sector.

Officials said these cold chains won't