Sarkari Yojana

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Quick Summary: This Coffee Board scheme subsidises water storage tanks, open wells, and sprinkler/drip irrigation for tribal coffee growers in the North East, covering 75% of unit cost up to a combined cap of Rs 1,25,000, to improve yield and coffee quality.

About Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation

This Water Augmentation component operates under the Coffee Board’s “Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders” (Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry). It works to lift coffee productivity and quality by helping growers build water-augmentation infrastructure for irrigation and wet processing.

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: Water Augmentation, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be a tribal grower

The applicant must be a tribal grower.

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The applicant must not have already claimed a…

The applicant must not have already claimed a Water Augmentation subsidy during the XII Plan period.

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Land records must be registered in the beneficiary's…

Land records must be registered in the beneficiary's name.

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These records need certification from the Village Authority/State…

These records need certification from the Village Authority/State Government/Competent Authority. Eligible Activities Setting up a water storage tank, open well, and irrigation equipment (sprinkler/drip) to boost production, productivity, and quality. Location Specifications
The water storage tank can sit above or below ground level.
Water augmentation structures must be located on the estate or nearby.

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: Water Augmentation provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Subsidy Details

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Water harvesting structures and sprinkler units qualify for…

Water harvesting structures and sprinkler units qualify for a subsidy of 75% of unit cost, capped overall at ₹1,25,000 across all related activities combined.

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For below-ground water storage tanks, the subsidy is…

For below-ground water storage tanks, the subsidy is calculated on whichever is lower between the dimension-based cost and the unit cost set for that holding size.

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For above-ground tanks, it's calculated on whichever is…

For above-ground tanks, it's calculated on whichever is lower between the actual cost and the unit cost fixed for the equivalent below-ground tank. Subsidy Availability Growers may claim subsidies for water harvesting structures and irrigation equipment together or separately, at different times. Unit Cost and Subsidy for Water Harvesting Structures Size of HoldingDimension of Water Harvesting StructureTotal Unit Cost (₹)Subsidy AmountUp to 2 Ha.30' x 30' x 10' (9000 Cft.)₹43,000.0075% of Unit Cost2 Ha to 4 Ha & above43' x 43' x 10' (18490 Cft.)₹89,000.0075% of Unit CostUnit Cost and Subsidy for Sprinkler/Drip Unit Size of HoldingTotal Unit Cost (₹)Subsidy AmountUp to 1.00 Ha. ₹60,000 75% of the Unit Cost1.00 to 2.00 Ha. & above ₹1,20,000 75% of the Unit Cost

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:

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Application in the prescribed format, submitted in duplicate

Application in the prescribed format, submitted in duplicate.

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Original invoice/bill bearing the TIN number, for sprinkler/drip…

Original invoice/bill bearing the TIN number, for sprinkler/drip equipment.

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Work-completion report and expenditure statement, signed by the…

Work-completion report and expenditure statement, signed by the applicant.

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: Water Augmentation through the offline application process outlined below.

Procedure for Claiming Subsidy

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Submission of Required Documents Once the relevant activity…

Submission of Required Documents Once the relevant activity is complete, the beneficiary/applicant files the necessary documents in the prescribed format.

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Document Scrutiny and Field Inspection The Extension Officer…

Document Scrutiny and Field Inspection The Extension Officer examines the documents and carries out a field inspection, then forwards the application, the physical verification report, and all related documents to the concerned Joint Director (Extension) or Deputy Director (Extension), recommending either subsidy release or rejection.

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Review and Recommendation by Joint Director / Deputy…

Review and Recommendation by Joint Director / Deputy Director The Joint Director (Extension) or Deputy Director (Extension) carefully reviews the documents to confirm the claim's admissibility, then works out and approves the applicable subsidy.

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Release of Subsidy Once satisfied the claim is…

Release of Subsidy Once satisfied the claim is admissible, the Joint Director (Extension) or Deputy Director (Extension) arranges to release the eligible subsidy to the beneficiary via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).

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