Sarkari Yojana
“Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy” under the “Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme”
About “Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy” under the “Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme”
The Government of Assam’s Finance (Institutional Finance) Department rolled out the “Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme (ATISIS)” in 2020 to keep the state’s tea sector financially viable over the long run and to nudge manufacturers away from Crush, Tear, Curl (CTC) processing towards Orthodox tea. Delivery is jointly handled by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, working through implementing agencies such as banks and the District Industries & Commerce Centre. Applicants apply through a dedicated online portal, and reimbursements reach beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for "Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme", applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
General Eligibility
Tea plantations of any size can apply
Tea plantations of any size can apply.
The applicant must operate a tea manufacturing unit…
The applicant must operate a tea manufacturing unit producing CTC tea, Orthodox tea, or specialty varieties such as Green, Oolong, White, Yellow, or Purple tea.
The plantation and manufacturing operations must be based…
The plantation and manufacturing operations must be based wholly within Assam.
No portion of the plantation or the manufacturing…
No portion of the plantation or the manufacturing unit may be situated outside Assam. Production Subsidy Specific Eligibility
Production must be of Orthodox, Green, White, Oolong,…
Production must be of Orthodox, Green, White, Oolong, Singhpo, Purple, Yellow, or other specialty tea, none of which are made using the CTC process.
Commercial production must have begun on or after…
Commercial production must have begun on or after 1st April 2020.
Benefits Provided
"Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme" provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Benefit Amount:
A subsidy of ₹10 per kilogram applies to Orthodox, Green, White, Oolong, Singhpo, Purple, Yellow, and other specialty teas. Special Rate: For Financial Year 2023-24 applications only (tea production year 2022-23), the rate is raised to ₹12 per kilogram. Validity Period: The scheme runs from Financial Year 2023-24 through 2027-28. Disbursement Mode: Paid out as a reimbursement via Direct Benefit Transfer. Claim Deadline: Claims must reach the department by 30th June following the close of each financial year. Additional Benefit: This subsidy can be availed alongside any other subsidy received from the Tea Board of India or other agencies.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Monthly e-returns of tea production filed with the…
Monthly e-returns of tea production filed with the Tea Board of India.
A certificate of tea production
A certificate of tea production.
The unit's tea manufacturing license
The unit's tea manufacturing license.
Evidence confirming production of Orthodox or specialty tea
Evidence confirming production of Orthodox or specialty tea.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for "Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme" through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process
Head to the dedicated portal for the Assam…
Head to the dedicated portal for the Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme and select "New User Registration."
Fill in your basic details — name, mobile…
Fill in your basic details — name, mobile number, and email — on the registration form. Choose a username and password that meets the portal's password rules, confirm your mobile number via OTP, complete the captcha, and submit the form.
Check your registered email for an activation link,…
Check your registered email for an activation link, click it to activate your account, and then log in using your credentials.
Upload the eligibility-related supporting documents in the required…
Upload the eligibility-related supporting documents in the required format, enter the unit's full details — location, tea type produced, and capacity — and submit the unit registration form. Approval of the registration will follow. Application Process
Log back into the portal, go to the…
Log back into the portal, go to the "Apply for Benefits" section, and choose the scheme component you want to apply under.
Complete the prescribed application form, filling every mandatory…
Complete the prescribed application form, filling every mandatory field, and upload the supporting documents specified on the portal, keeping within the allowed file formats and sizes. Double-check the entered details for accuracy.
Upload the documents in the correct format and…
Upload the documents in the correct format and size, making sure each one is legible, and go through the document verification checklist.
Review the full application once more before submitting…
Review the full application once more before submitting it online. Make a note of the application reference number and keep a copy of the submitted form. It is advisable to retain the submitted application, the confirmation message, and the reference number for later tracking. Application Status Tracking Applicants can log in to the portal to check where their application stands, follow its progress through each verification stage, and receive SMS alerts covering registration, fund release, and other updates. For technical assistance, write to atisis.assam@gmail.com. Disbursement Process The Finance Department credits the benefit straight to the beneficiary's bank account, with SMS alerts sent when funds are released, and the amount reaches the registered account through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Official Application & Website
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