Coffee Drying Yard Subsidy Scheme for Tribal Growers in North East India: 75% Subsidy

This scheme is a sub-component of the “Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders” by the Coffee Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is designed to promote quality upgradation and certification of coffee produced in the North Eastern Region by encouraging growers to establish necessary infrastructure for processing—particularly through the construction of cement drying yards. The initiative aims to improve the quality of coffee, enable eco-certification, and help farmers earn better returns through enhanced marketability.

Benefits

• For Holdings Up to 2 Hectares:

  • Unit Dimension: 10 ft x 10 ft (100 square feet)

  • Unit Cost: ₹15,000 per unit

  • Subsidy Rate: 75% of the unit cost

• For Holdings of 2 Hectares and Above:

  • Unit Dimension: 20 ft x 20 ft (400 square feet)

  • Unit Cost: ₹45,000 per unit

  • Subsidy Rate: 75% of the unit cost

• Overall Impact:

  • Enhances quality upgradation and certification of coffee through proper drying facilities.

  • Supports farmers in achieving better price realization through improved product quality.

Eligibility

• Applicant Profile:

  • Must be a tribal grower engaged in coffee production.

• Prior Benefits:

  • Applicants should not have availed benefits under the XII Plan.

Application Process

Offline Process

1. Submission of Required Documents:

   • The beneficiary must submit the application in the prescribed format along with all necessary documents for subsidy claim.

2. Document Scrutiny and Field Inspection:

   • An Extension Officer will scrutinize the documents and conduct a field inspection to verify the details.

3. Application Forwarding:

   • The Extension Officer forwards the application, along with the verification report, to the concerned Joint Director (Extension) or Deputy Director (Extension).

4. Scrutiny by JD/DD:

   • The Joint Director (Extension)/Deputy Director (Extension) reviews the application and verification report.

5. Subsidy Release:

   • Upon satisfactory verification, the subsidy is released to the beneficiary through electronic fund transfer (EFT).

Documents Required

• Application Form:

  • Completed in the prescribed format (duplicate copies).

• Photo Identity Proof:

  • Aadhaar card, Ration card, Passport, EPIC, or Driving License.

• Work Completion Report & Expenditure Statement:

  • Prepared by the applicant.

• Bank Details:

  • Copy of the Bank Passbook with account details.

• Land Records:

  • Must be in the name of the beneficiary, along with a possession certificate or certified land records issued by the Village Authority/State Government Authority/Competent Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the specific dimensions for the cement drying yards?

   • For holdings up to 2 hectares: 10 ft x 10 ft (100 sq. ft) per unit.

   • For holdings of 2 hectares and above: 20 ft x 20 ft (400 sq. ft) per unit.

2. How is the subsidy amount determined?

   • Subsidy is calculated as 75% of the unit cost. For small holdings, the unit cost is ₹15,000 per 100 sq. ft unit; for larger holdings, it is ₹45,000 per 400 sq. ft unit.

3. What measures prevent misuse of subsidy funds?

   • Detailed document verification, field inspections by Extension Officers, and strict adherence to the prescribed application format help ensure that subsidies reach genuine applicants.

4. How is the subsidy released?

   • The subsidy is disbursed via electronic fund transfer (EFT) directly to the beneficiary’s bank account after final approval by the Joint/Deputy Director (Extension).

5. Can the scheme be availed multiple times by the same applicant?

   • No, applicants who have already availed benefits under the XII Plan are not eligible for this scheme again.

6. How are land records verified?

   • Land records must be in the name of the applicant and are verified by the Village Authority or a designated State Government Authority during document scrutiny.

7. What is the primary objective of this scheme?

   • To improve the quality of coffee by establishing proper drying yards, thereby enabling certification and better market returns.

8. Who administers the scheme?

   • The scheme is administered by the Coffee Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry as part of the Integrated Coffee Development Project.

9. What documents are mandatory for applying?

   • Completed application form, photo identity proof, work completion report and expenditure statement, bank passbook copy, and certified land records.

10. What is the broader framework of this scheme?

    • It is part of the Integrated Coffee Development Project under the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period, aimed at export promotion and quality improvement in spices and coffee.

Sources and References

• Guidelines, Application and Declaration Form

• Grower’s Registration (UMANG)

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