Main objectives of scheme include creation of scientific storage capacity with allied facilities in rural
areas to meet out various requirements of farmers for storing farm produce, processed farm produce,
agricultural inputs, The project for construction of rural godowns can be taken up by individuals, farmers, Group of
farmers/growers, Partnership/ Proprietary firms, Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s), Self Help
Groups (SHGs), Companies, Corporations, Co-operatives, Local Bodies other than Municipal
Corporations, Federations, Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees, Marketing Boards and Agro
Processing Corporations in the entire country. Assistance for renovation of rural godowns will,
however, be restricted to godowns constructed by cooperatives only.