Pathankot combines horticulture (mango, lychee) with the largest military-base presence in north India. A combined fruit-processing unit plus military-services contract operation captures both economies.
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Pathankot has substantial mango and lychee cultivation plus India's largest military-base concentration outside the NCR. A combined operator running a fruit-processing unit (juice, jam, dried fruit) plus a contract services business serving military bases (catering, vehicle services, equipment maintenance) captures both economies. The fruit side is seasonal-agro; military contracts are recurring.
Capex of 15-35 lakh covers fruit-processing equipment, vehicles for services, basic certifications, and 6 months of working capital. MIDH (horticulture infrastructure) plus MSME-Cluster Development scheme fund up to 50% capex. Hard parts: military contract bidding (relationship-driven, paperwork-heavy), fruit harvest seasonality, and managing two distinct operating models. Start with fruit processing (faster ramp); military services in year 2 once relationships are built.
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