HIMCON is a reputed consultancy organization actively engaged in providing specialized consultancy services in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors, with a strong focus on sustainable development, value addition, and income enhancement for agripreneurs. Recognizing the significant potential of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing industries in Himachal Pradesh, HIMCON has expanded its consultancy portfolio to support both new and existing agripreneurs.
HIMCON's interventions are designed to help stakeholders optimize productivity, strengthen value chains, and maximize revenue through a combination of technical advisory, project planning, and capacity-building initiatives. These include skill upgradation programmes, exposure visits, and hand-holding support across various agriculture and allied activities, enabling beneficiaries to adopt modern practices and technologies.
Scope of Services
HIMCON provides end-to-end consultancy support in the following areas:
Agriculture & Horticulture Development
Advisory services for crop planning, orchard development, protected cultivation, post-harvest management, and productivity enhancement.
Animal Husbandry & Fisheries
Consultancy for dairy, poultry, livestock, and fisheries projects, including technical feasibility, infrastructure planning, and operational optimization.
Food Processing & Value Addition
Support for establishment and modernization of food processing units, adoption of improved processing techniques, cold storage facilities, packaging solutions, and quality control systems.
Cold Chain & Storage Infrastructure
Feasibility studies and project planning for cold storage, pack houses, and cold chain logistics to reduce post-harvest losses.
Market & Marketing Studies
Market surveys and demand assessment studies to strengthen market linkages, pricing strategies, and distribution networks.
Support under Government Schemes
The State Government has introduced several entrepreneurship promotion schemes to encourage youth participation in agriculture and allied sectors. HIMCON provides professional support to beneficiaries under these schemes by preparing bankable and scheme-compliant Project Reports, enabling clients to avail financial assistance and incentives.
Key schemes supported include:
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Mukhya Mantri Swarlamban Yojana, 2018
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State Mission on Food Processing
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Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) of the Government of Himachal Pradesh
Value Proposition
HIMCON's Agriculture & Allied Sector Consultancy is distinguished by:
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Sector-specific technical expertise
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Integrated project planning and capacity building
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Bankable project reports aligned with government schemes
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Focus on income generation, sustainability, and rural entrepreneurship
Through its comprehensive consultancy and support services, HIMCON continues to play a vital role in promoting agripreneurship, enhancing rural livelihoods, and strengthening the agriculture-based economy of Himachal Pradesh.