Infrastructure
Storage Infrastructure
- The Virudhunagar Samba Chilli ecosystem is supported by modern post-harvest infrastructure established under the Integrated Value Chain Management Project.
- Scientific warehousing facilities with a storage capacity of 150 MT
- Cold storage infrastructure with a capacity of 250 MT
- Integrated storage systems contributing to a total storage capacity of 650 MT
- Scientific handling and storage facilities to minimize post-harvest losses and maintain product quality
Processing Infrastructure
The FPO network has established value-addition and processing facilities designed to improve quality, shelf life, and marketability.
Primary Processing Facilities
5 FPO-level Primary Processing Centres
- Dedicated drying yards for scientific sun-drying
- Grading and sorting units for quality segregation
- Scientific handling systems for GI-tagged produce
Common Processing Centre
- Processing facility for production of:
- Chilli Powder
- Chilli Flakes
- Blended Masalas
- Processing capacity of 300 kg per hour
- FSSAI-compliant grading, packaging, and processing systems
- Common branding and packaging support
Custom Hiring & Technology Infrastructure
- Drone Custom Hiring Centres established through SEEDS FPCL and Valarchi FPCL
- Agricultural drones for precision spraying and crop management
- Village-level booking and service support
- Technology-enabled farm operations supporting efficient production systems
Infrastructure Impact
- Post-harvest losses reduced from 15–20% to below 5%
- Annual value addition capacity of 1,800–2,200 MT
- Improved quality consistency and market readiness
- Enhanced price realization through grading, branding, and direct market linkages
