FPO Mushroom Cluster Project — Cost, Schemes & DPR (2026)
A federated cluster model where 8–15 small farmers share a central compost yard, spawn lab, cold storage and brand — getting commercial-scale economics on individual 100 kg/day units. Eligible for 10,000 FPO Scheme + AIF + MIDH stack.
What is an FPO mushroom cluster project?
An FPO mushroom cluster is a federated model where 8–15 small farmers each run a 100 kg/day grow unit on their own land, sharing a centralised Phase-1/2 compost yard, spawn lab, cold storage and FPO brand. Combined output: 800–1500 kg/day. Total cluster cost ₹5–7 Cr, with FPO equity grant + AIF loan + MIDH subsidy stack reducing owner contribution to 25–30%.
Cluster BOQ — Central + Satellite
| Component | Indicative Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Central Phase-1/2 Compost Yard | ₹70 L–1.1 Cr | Shared by 8–15 satellite grow units; saves ₹40–60 L vs each having own compost |
| Satellite Grow Units (per FPO member) | ₹35–55 L each | Standard 100 kg/day PUF unit on member land — 8 to 15 units per cluster |
| Central Spawn Lab | ₹15–25 L | Shared spawn supply, removes single biggest production risk for small farmers |
| Central Cold Storage + Pack House | ₹40–70 L | FPO-owned aggregation point for branded distribution |
| FPO branding, logistics, market linkage | ₹10–20 L | Vehicle, crates, brand, mandi licenses, B2B contracts |
Indicative for a 10-member cluster (~1 ton/day combined). GST 18% & transport extra. Civil works are Client Scope.
Stackable Schemes for FPO Clusters
Why Cluster Beats Individual Farms
- Central compost yard saves ₹40–60 L per member vs each having own Phase-1/2 setup
- Standardised spawn from central lab eliminates the #1 production failure risk for small farmers
- FPO brand commands 10–20% premium vs individual mandi sale — direct B2B contracts unlock
- Aggregated 1 ton/day output qualifies for QSR, organised retail and processed-food contracts
- Member units are individually MIDH-eligible AND the FPO is eligible for 10,000 FPO Scheme + AIF
- Risk pooled across 10 farmers — single failure doesn't kill the brand or the cold-chain commitment
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Engineering Expertise
Agrimotion Engineering Private Limited is a registered EPC company (CIN U43900UP2023PTC185328, GSTIN 09AAZCA0158R1ZP) based in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Proven Track Record
Turnkey mushroom projects from 6-room starters to 30-room commercial facilities.
Bank-Recognized DPRs
Bank-format DPRs prepared to NABARD, NHB and MIDH norms for loan and subsidy applications.
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