Agribusiness cluster and cold storage facility
Integrated Agri-Food Value Chain Solutions

Better Farms. Brighter Future.

Sustainable agriculture solutions for a healthier planet. From farmer empowerment and FPO development to food processing, market linkages and digital management—we connect farms to the future.

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About NKB Foundation

Transforming Grassroots Agriculture into Sustainable Enterprises

NKB FOUNDATION PRIVATE LIMITED (NKB) is a premier consulting firm specializing in livelihood development across farm-based and cluster-based collectives.

With expertise in crop husbandry, food processing, market linkages, post-harvest management and livelihood upliftment, NKB supports farmers and farmer collectives from grassroots mobilisation to sustainable rural enterprise.

Our Core Vision

To help farmers, artisans, craftsmen and other low-income groups across the nation achieve a resilient, dignified and sustainable livelihood.

Turnkey DPR to Execution

From initial cluster scoping and DPR preparation to turnkey civil/machinery setup.

₹5 - ₹17 Cr Capital Influx

Leveraging grants, credit, and subsidies to maximize farmer ROI and enterprise viability.

NKB Agricultural Advisor consulting Indian farmers in field

2,000+ Farmer Groups

Mobilised across project regions

Farmer Empowerment

Stronger Collectives for Sustainable Growth

We mobilise smallholders and women farmers into collectives, build skills through training and exposure visits, and stay with them until their enterprise stands on its own.

Women farmer collectives mobilised by NKB
01 · Inclusion

Women Farmer Collectives

Farmer mobilisation, group formation and inclusive leadership that help women engage in commercial agriculture.

Field training and exposure activities
02 · Skills

Field Training & Exposure Visits

Practical capacity building on crop practices, governance, enterprise operations and market preparedness.

Farmers participating in agricultural advisory and awareness
03 · Engagement

Awareness & Handholding

Community awareness camps, member engagement and long-term support to nurture sustainable FPOs.

Integrated Methodology

An End-to-End 360° Cluster Approach

When we undertake a cluster development project, we approach it holistically from all angles—considering every stage of the product lifecycle and every dimension of financing.

01

Production & Agronomy

Evaluating alternatives to enhance production quantity and quality tailored to microclimates, soil conditions, and resource availability to increase per-capita income.

02

Value Addition & Processing

Exploring innovative ways of adding value to raw agricultural produce, extending shelf-life, and introducing modern food processing and packaging standards.

03

Marketing & Linkages

Rigorous demand research, identifying pricing dynamics, formulating positioning strategies, and putting long-term commercial off-take agreements into place.

04

Project Finance & Subsidies

Structuring optimal combinations of commercial credit, central/state subsidies (MOFPI, SFAC, MIDH), grants, and equity to achieve the highest return on investment.

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Risk Analysis & Mitigation

Evaluating all operational, logistical, climatic, and commercial risks in advance. Proactive mitigation planning is why NKB projects consistently boast high success rates.

06

Detailed Project Report (DPR)

Compiling exhaustive technical, architectural, and financial specifications into a bankable DPR that serves as an actionable blueprint for implementation teams.

07

Execution & Capacity Building

Executing across multiple fronts: grassroots farmer training and governance building, parallel to developing common facility centers (CFC) and processing hubs.

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Software Tools & NKB ERP

Deploying our custom cloud-hosted ERP platform to ensure complete transaction transparency, real-time ledgers, and digital governance for farmer collectives.

Proven Track Record

Selected Cluster Portfolio

Explore key infrastructure and backward linkage projects successfully implemented across India's premier agricultural regions.

Cold Chain Facility exterior in J&K Cold Chain J&K
Client: Farmer Empowerment

Integrated Cold-Chain Development Cluster

Turnkey development of state-of-the-art multi-chamber cold storage and post-harvest preservation infrastructure, directly empowering 676 Self-Help Groups across 5 districts in Jammu & Kashmir.

Project Capex

₹17.00 Crores

Beneficiaries

676 SHG Collectives

Agrom FPO centre in Rajasthan Backward Linkages Rajasthan
Client: Actech Information Systems Ltd

Backward Linkages for Farmer Collectives

Organized 470+ farmer interest groups and 8 Farmer Producer Companies across 3 districts into a unified aggregation and input supply network under the branded "Agrom" retail hub model.

Reach

470+ Groups | 8 FPCs

Coverage

3 Districts

Fruit packaging and sorting in Himachal Pradesh Backward Linkages Himachal
Client: Actech Information Systems Ltd

Mountain Horticulture Backward Linkages

Mobilized over 400 Farmer Interest Groups across 3 districts in Himachal Pradesh (>133 groups per district average), optimizing temperate apple and stone fruit aggregation for high-value urban markets.

Collectives

400+ FIG Groups

Cluster Density

>133 FIGs/District

FPO cluster collaboration in UP Backward Linkages Uttar Pradesh
Client: Actech Information Systems Ltd

High-Density Grain & Vegetable FPO Cluster

Structured robust backward procurement linkages for 588 farmer groups and 10 Farmer Producer Companies spanning 4 major agricultural districts in Uttar Pradesh (147 groups per district average).

Total Groups

588 Groups | 10 FPCs

Coverage

4 Districts

Seed processing warehouse in J&K Seed Processing J&K
Client: Jammu Oriental Fresh FPC Ltd

Seed-Processing & Value Addition Cluster

Established a specialized seed-processing cluster platform that organizes 500+ farmer groups across 3 districts into certified seed sorting, grading, and value-added commercial distribution.

Beneficiaries

500+ Farmer Groups

Reach

3 Districts

Real People · Meaningful Moments

Our Success Stories

From farmer recognition and public engagement to product exhibitions and market visibility — moments that reflect the promise of stronger rural enterprises.

Farmer representatives engaging in a public event with national leadership

Farmer Innovation in the Spotlight

An interaction showcasing grassroots farming innovation at a national-level event.

Presentation of a commemorative gift during a formal event

Celebrating Rural Achievement

A moment of recognition highlighting the people and enterprises shaping rural progress.

Farmer representative interacting with dignitaries on stage

Voices from the Field

A shared platform for dialogue and recognition of farmer-led contributions.

Photograph of a printed media feature on a farmer from Kashmir

A Farmer’s Story in the Media

A published feature bringing an inspiring farmer journey to a wider audience.

Agri-food product exhibition booth with producers and visitors

Connecting Products with Markets

Agri-food producers present packaged products and meet visitors at an exhibition.

Exhibition stall displaying an assortment of value-added food products

Showcasing Value-Added Produce

An exhibition display featuring processed, packaged and regionally sourced food products.

Photo highlights from events, media coverage and agri-product showcases. Images are presented for illustration and do not, by themselves, establish NKB’s role in the pictured events.

Digital Farmer Enterprise Management

NKB ERP: Digital Management for Farmer Companies

NKB ERP is NKB’s cloud-hosted digital management platform that digitizes every step of cluster operations—ensuring uncompromised transparency and institutional governance.

Farmer KYC & Land Holdings Registry

Centralized farmer profile database logging verified land records, crop cycles, livestock assets, digital ID cards, share capital certificates, and direct bank account mapping for transparent dividend distributions.

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NKB ERP Farmer Dashboard Screenshot
Live Deployed: 15,000+ Farmers Tracked
Value Addition & Market Linkages

From Fresh Harvest to a Branded Shelf

Processing, packaging and reliable markets help farmer companies earn more from what they grow.

01 Harvest & aggregation→02 Process & package→03 Brand & sell
Post-harvest handling infrastructure and packaged fruits

Post-Harvest Infrastructure

Grading, packing, cold-chain and handling facilities designed around the commodity and market.

FPO processed food products

Processed Products & FPO Brands

Helping farmer-owned enterprises create value-added, branded, market-ready products.

Buyer partnerships and market engagement

Buyer Linkages & Market Access

Connecting collectives with retail outlets, institutional buyers, trade fairs and national exhibitions.

Events & Partnerships

Recognised by Government. Trusted by Communities.

Farmer outreach, exhibitions, product launches and field partnerships turn enterprise plans into visible impact.

NKB farmer outreach event

Farmer Outreach

Large-scale mobilisation and collaboration with grassroots producer groups.

FPO exhibiting products in trade fair

Trade Fairs & Exhibitions

National platforms, retail showcases and buyer–seller interactions for FPO products.

Value-added products promoted by FPO brands

FPO Product Promotion

Visibility, branding and direct customer engagement for farmer enterprises.

WHY PARTNER WITH NKB?

One partner. From farmer group to finished product.

End-to-end support, proven field experience, digital governance and long-term farmer enterprise handholding.

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National Presence

Cluster Development Across 6 Key States

From the temperate valleys of Kashmir to the arid tracts of Rajasthan, our interventions empower diverse farming agro-climatic zones.

Jammu & Kashmir

Cold Chain & Seed
₹17 Cr Cold-Chain: 676 SHGs across 5 districts for Farmer Empowerment.
Seed Cluster: 500+ Groups across 3 districts for Jammu Oriental Fresh FPC.
Beneficiaries: 1,176+ Groups Districts: 5

Rajasthan

FPO Aggregation
Backward Linkages: 470+ Farmer Groups & 8 FPCs for Actech Systems.
Agrom Retail Outlets: Farm inputs, solar systems & micro-irrigation centers.
Beneficiaries: 470+ Groups | 8 FPCs Districts: 3

Himachal Pradesh

Horticulture Cluster
Apple & Stone Fruit Linkage: 400+ FIGs organized for Actech Systems.
Density: Average >133 Farmer Interest Groups per district.
Beneficiaries: 400+ FIGs Districts: 3

Uttar Pradesh

Large-Scale Collectives
High-Density Linkages: 588 Groups & 10 FPCs for Actech Systems.
Reach: 147 Farmer Groups per district across 4 agrarian districts.
Beneficiaries: 588 Groups | 10 Cos Districts: 4

Punjab

Commercial Agro
Agri-Business Advisory: Grain handling, post-harvest supply chain optimization.
FPO Capacity Building: Transitioning collective farmers to commercial agribusiness.
Scope: Cluster Advisory Focus: Grain & Food Tech

Uttarakhand

Organic & Mountain
Mountain Agriculture: Organic herbs, millets & niche produce clusters.
Value Addition: Primary grading and mountain farm-to-retail supply chain.
Scope: Livelihood Advisory Focus: High-Value Niche
Feasibility Planning Tool

Agribusiness Cluster Feasibility Estimator

Planning an agricultural infrastructure or FPO collective intervention? Estimate your projected capital expenditure, eligible government subsidies, and key infrastructure needs.

Scale: 100 Collectives 700 Beneficiaries / Members 2,500 Collectives

* Calculations reflect NKB's benchmark models blending institutional credit with Central MOFPI, MIDH, SFAC, and State Agri Infrastructure Fund (AIF) schemes.

Estimated Project Capex Range
₹11.9 - ₹16.1 Crores

Includes civil works, insulated panels, refrigeration & machinery.

Estimated Eligible Subsidy / Grant
35% to 50%

Based on regional policy and MOFPI / SFAC guidelines.

Recommended Core Infrastructure
Multi-chamber Cold Storage, Pre-cooling, Reefer Vans & Sorting Line
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Partner With NKB Foundation

Whether you are a Farmer Collective, Agri-Enterprise, Government Agency, or Development Investor, our senior advisory team is ready to assist your cluster vision.

Registered Corporate Office

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Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201301, India

Direct Telephone

+91 98109 23113

Official Email

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