Sarkari Yojana
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: New Subcomponents:Weather Based Insurance Scheme for small cardamom
About Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: New Subcomponents:Weather Based Insurance Scheme for small cardamom
The Weather-Based Insurance Scheme for Small Cardamom, run by the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is a subcomponent of the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom. It shields small cardamom growers from adverse weather — deficient or excess rainfall, high temperatures, and swings in relative humidity — that can hurt crop output. The scheme follows the modalities and guidelines cleared by the Competent Authority under the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom during the 15th Finance Commission period (2021–22 to 2025–26).
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: New Subcomponents:Weather Based Insurance Scheme for small cardamom, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Currently rolled out on a pilot basis in…
Currently rolled out on a pilot basis in Idukki district, Kerala.
If the State Government doesn't share the 10%…
If the State Government doesn't share the 10% premium, beneficiaries must cover the gap, raising their own share to 25%. Both the Board and beneficiary farmers pay their premium share directly to the Insurance Company.
The Insurance Company provides the term sheet at…
The Insurance Company provides the term sheet at the time of application. Claims are settled directly between the Insurance Company and the beneficiary, with the Spices Board not directly involved in such matters.
Benefits Provided
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: New Subcomponents:Weather Based Insurance Scheme for small cardamom provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The premium is split 75% by GoI,…
The premium is split 75% by GoI, 15% by the State Government, and 10% by the beneficiary. The Board's share works out to ₹16,040/Ha (including GST). Registered cardamom growers with 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha of land qualify, and a beneficiary can claim assistance for only 3 consecutive years within the five-year block from 2021-26.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A patta or similar record proving that the…
A patta or similar record proving that the grower owns or legally holds the land
Receipt showing land tax paid for the current…
Receipt showing land tax paid for the current year
The CR/ACR document
The CR/ACR document
Aadhaar card of the applicant
Aadhaar card of the applicant
Photocopy of the bank passbook
Photocopy of the bank passbook
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: New Subcomponents:Weather Based Insurance Scheme for small cardamom through the online application process outlined below.
Registration
Head to the ServicesPlus website
Head to the ServicesPlus website.
Select “Register” from the homepage
Select “Register” from the homepage.
Provide your Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number,…
Provide your Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, State, and Captcha to complete the registration form.
Double-check the details, then submit the form
Double-check the details, then submit the form.
You will get an OTP by mobile or…
You will get an OTP by mobile or email — enter it and hit “Verify.”
Registration finishes successfully, with a confirmation shown on…
Registration finishes successfully, with a confirmation shown on screen or emailed to you. Login
On the ServicesPlus website, select “Login.”
On the ServicesPlus website, select “Login.”
Key in your Email ID, Password, and Captcha
Key in your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Choose the relevant service/scheme name from the list
Choose the relevant service/scheme name from the list.
Fill out the necessary fields in the application…
Fill out the necessary fields in the application form.
Submit the application
Submit the application.
Official Application & Website
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