Sarkari Yojana

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Quick Summary: This Coffee Board programme subsidises tribal coffee growers in the North East for gap filling and rejuvenating existing plantations, covering 50% of the ₹60,000-per-hectare unit cost. The subsidy is paid in two instalments once field inspections confirm eligibility at each stage.

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

A sub-component under the “Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders” scheme, the Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee is run by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It works to boost productivity on existing coffee holdings via gap filling or rejuvenation, paired with better cultivation practices such as compost application, bush and shade management, and pest/disease control.

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: Consolidation of Coffee, 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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An area that already received a consolidation subsidy…

An area that already received a consolidation subsidy during the XII Plan period cannot claim this subsidy again.

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Land records must be registered in the applicant's…

Land records must be registered in the applicant's own name.

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The applicant must furnish land records or a…

The applicant must furnish land records or a certified possession certificate.

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Seed material for gap filling or consolidation must…

Seed material for gap filling or consolidation must be sourced only 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: Consolidation of Coffee provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Unit Cost: ₹60,000 per hectare. Scale of Subsidy: 50% of the Unit Cost, i.e., ₹30,000 per hectare. Release of Subsidy The subsidy comes in 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. Mode of Payment Once the claim's eligibility is confirmed, the Joint Director (Extn.)/Deputy Director (Extn.) credits both instalments of the eligible 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 the 1st Installment

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Application and Self Declaration, filled in and signed…

Application and Self Declaration, filled in and signed by the applicant(s) in duplicate, using the prescribed format.

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

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

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Proof of land ownership

Proof of land ownership.

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

Bank account details, including account number, bank name, branch, and IFSC code. For Claiming the 2nd Installment

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Application and Self Declaration, filled in and signed…

Application and Self Declaration, filled in and signed by the applicant(s) in duplicate, using 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: Consolidation of Coffee through the offline application process outlined below.

Claiming 1st Installment

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The grower should print out the prescribed application…

The grower should print out the prescribed application form.

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Fill in every mandatory field on the form,…

Fill in every mandatory field on the form, paste a passport-size photo (signed across it if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).

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Once planting is complete, submit the filled and…

Once planting is complete, submit the filled and signed form with the documents to the relevant Extension Office of the Coffee Board.

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The concerned SLO/JLO Office will review the documents,…

The concerned SLO/JLO Office will review the documents, conduct a field inspection, prepare an inspection report, and forward the claim with its recommendation - either to sanction or reject it, or justify releasing the 1st instalment. Claiming 2nd Installment

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The grower should print out the prescribed application…

The grower should print out the prescribed application form.

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Fill in every mandatory field on the form,…

Fill in every mandatory field on the form, paste a passport-size photo (signed across it if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).

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During the second year of planting, once vacancies…

During the second year of planting, once vacancies are filled, submit the filled and signed form with the documents to the relevant Extension Office of the Coffee Board.

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The SLO/JLO Office will review the documents, conduct…

The SLO/JLO Office will review the documents, conduct a field inspection, prepare an inspection report, and forward the claim with its recommendation - either to sanction or reject it, or 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