Nashik cluster to develop integrated agricultural infrastructure with an estimated investment of Rs124 crore
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, October 30, 2026: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi officially commenced the on-ground activities of 12 approved horticulture clusters across the country from Banaskantha, Gujarat, under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) of the National Horticulture Board (NHB), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
kalwan location, Team Prime Fresh CDP Nashik PUVC
The nationwide initiative spans approximately 1.46 lakh hectares collectively and is expected to benefit over 1.3 lakh farmers. As part of this mega rollout, Prime Fresh Limited has been designated as the Implementing Agency for the Nashik Peri-Urban Vegetable Cluster.
To mark the occasion, a special event was organized at Nandur Shingote in Nashik district on October 30, 2026, enabling local farmers and stakeholders to participate virtually in the national launch. This follows Prime Fresh signing a Grant Agreement with the National Horticulture Board on October 15, 2026.
Rs124 Crore Proposed Investment and Modern Infrastructure
According to the Detailed Project Report (DPR), the Nashik Cluster Development Programme entails an indicative total project investment of approximately Rs124 crore, focusing on farmer-level interventions and advanced infrastructure development.
The project aims to build a robust farm-to-market ecosystem connecting production, aggregation, post-harvest management, cold-chain logistics, processing, and organized market access. Key infrastructure highlights include:
* Aggregation Hubs: 2 collection and aggregation centers alongside 1 integrated packhouse.
* Storage Capacity: 6,000 MT of cold-storage capacity and 3,000 MT of frozen-storage capacity.
* Farm-Level Support: 14 farm-gate packhouses and 10 refrigerated vehicles.
Processing Units: Facilities for vegetable freezing, dehydration, and value addition.
Agri-Tech Solutions: Quality control systems, digital traceability, farm-management technology, and farmer-training infrastructure.
Empowering Over 11,000 Farmers
The project will execute agricultural interventions across approximately 10,000 hectares, targeting training and skill development for around 11000 farmers. Prime Fresh aims to provide farmers with access to quality planting material, modern agricultural practices, direct market linkages, and technical assistance.
This integrated approach is designed to minimize post-harvest losses, ensure better realization of crop prices, and strengthen rural livelihoods. Furthermore, the company aims to expand this network to over 10,000 hectares and 11,000+ farmers within the next two years.
A Significant Step Toward Farmer Empowerment: Hiren Ghelani*
Commenting on the development, Mr. Hiren Ghelani, Director of Prime Fresh Limited, stated, "The launch of the Cluster Development Programmed by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is a monumental step toward strengthening India’s agricultural ecosystem. Entrusting us with the Nashik cluster is a crucial milestone for Prime Fresh. By introducing modern technologies, robust cold-chain networks, and direct market linkages, our core objective is to enhance farmer incomes, reduce crop wastage, and make Indian agriculture globally competitive."
