Sarkari Yojana

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Quick Summary: This Coffee Board scheme funds tribal growers in the North East to expand coffee cultivation on Jhum land, covering 50% of the ₹1,00,000-per-hectare cost, disbursed across two verified instalments. It supports afforestation while giving tribal communities more settled livelihoods.

About Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee

Another sub-component under the Coffee Board’s “Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders,” this Expansion of Coffee programme (Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry) focuses on greening Jhum lands through afforestation while giving tribal communities a more permanent way of life.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant should be a tribal grower

The applicant should be a tribal grower.

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Coffee Board officers must judge the applicant's land…

Coffee Board officers must judge the applicant's land fit for coffee cultivation.

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Seed material must come exclusively from the Coffee…

Seed material must come exclusively from the Coffee Board.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Unit Cost: ₹1,00,000 per hectare. Scale of Subsidy: 50% of the Unit Cost, that is, ₹50,000 per hectare. Release of Subsidy: Paid across two instalments

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1st instalment

1st instalment: 60% of the unit cost

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2nd instalment

2nd instalment: 40% of the unit cost Procedure for Payment of Subsidy to the Grower Once the claim clears eligibility checks, the Joint Director (Extn.)/Deputy Director (Extn.) sends the applicable 1st or 2nd instalment of the subsidy to the grower's bank account via EFT/RTGS/NEFT.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

For Claiming 1st Installment

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Application and Self-Declaration, completed and signed by the…

Application and Self-Declaration, completed and signed by the applicant(s) in duplicate, on the prescribed format.

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Photo identity proof of the applicant(s) - a…

Photo identity proof of the applicant(s) - a Driving License, Ration Card, Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC), Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card copy.

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Proof of land ownership

Proof of land ownership.

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Bank account details, covering account number, bank name,…

Bank account details, covering account number, bank name, branch, and IFSC code.

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Land records/possession certificate, duly certified by the Village…

Land records/possession certificate, duly certified by the Village Authority/State Government Authority/Competent Authority. NOTE: Land records must be registered in the beneficiary's own name. For Claiming 2nd Installment

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Application and Self-Declaration, completed and signed by the…

Application and Self-Declaration, completed and signed by the applicant(s) in duplicate, on the prescribed format.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee through the offline application process outlined below.

Claiming 1st Installment

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Print the prescribed application form

Print the prescribed application form.

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Complete every mandatory field, affix a passport-size photo…

Complete every mandatory field, affix a passport-size photo (signed across it where needed), and attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.

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After planting is finished, hand in the signed…

After planting is finished, hand in the signed form and documents at the relevant Coffee Board Extension Office.

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The SLO/JLO Office examines the paperwork, inspects the…

The SLO/JLO Office examines the paperwork, inspects the field, drafts an inspection report, and forwards the claim with a recommendation to sanction or reject it, or to justify releasing the 1st instalment. Claiming 2nd Installment

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Print the prescribed application form

Print the prescribed application form.

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Complete every mandatory field, affix a passport-size photo…

Complete every mandatory field, affix a passport-size photo (signed across it where needed), and attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.

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In the second year of planting, once vacant…

In the second year of planting, once vacant spots are filled, hand in the signed form and documents at the relevant Coffee Board Extension Office.

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The SLO/JLO Office examines the paperwork, inspects the…

The SLO/JLO Office examines the paperwork, inspects the field, drafts an inspection report, and forwards the claim with a recommendation to sanction or reject it, or to justify releasing the 2nd instalment.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References