Cold Chain Infrastructure in India and Its Future Potential

Author(s)	Mr. Subir Roy
Country	India
Abstract	India is one of the largest producers of perishable commodities, yet a significant portion of produce is lost due to inadequate cold chain infrastructure. The lack of packhouses, pre-cooling units, reefer vehicles, and multi-commodity cold storages severely affects the efficiency of supply chains. This study evaluates the current status of cold chain infrastructure in India and identifies the major challenges affecting its development. The paper uses a simplified Best–Worst Method (BWM) approach to prioritize key barriers—economic, policy, technological, and operational. Results indicate that economic challenges carry the highest impact, followed by policy gaps. The study highlights the urgent need for integrated cold chain development to reduce post-harvest losses, improve quality, and unlock India’s future potential in the perishable supply chain sector.
Keywords	Cold Chain, India, Supply Chain, Post-Harvest Loss, Infrastructure, BWM.
Field	Business Administration
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-20
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61179
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbbz5z

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