Objective :

- I. To recommend standards and protocols for cold chain infrastructure/building including post harvest management so as to harmonize with international standards and best practices and suggest mechanism for benchmarking and certification of infrastructure/building, process and services provided by cold chain industry.
- II. To suggest indicative guidelines for preparation of project reports for potential investors/entrepreneurs.
- III. To assess and develop appropriate IT-based management information system for the cold chain infrastructure
- IV. To undertake and coordinate Research and Development (R&D) work required for development of cold chain industry in consultation with stakeholders.
- V. To undertake and coordinate the task of Human Resource Development (HRD) and capacity building. It may also conduct in-house training, short-term/long courses relevant for cold chain development.
- VI. To launch publicity campaign to educate the stakeholders including awareness building about the benefits of integrated cold chain.
- VII. To recommend appropriate policy framework relating to development of cold chain.
- VIII. To facilitate and foster the development of multi-modal transportation facilities for perishable agricultural, horticultural and allied commodities and establishment of National Green Grid Perishable Commodities.