Sarkari Yojana

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Quick Summary: This Coffee Board component supplies subsidised baby pulpers - 75% of unit cost, capped at Rs 16,000 - to tribal coffee growers in the North East to help them process and certify better-quality coffee. Each eligible grower can claim one unit under the scheme.

About Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers

This Supply of Baby Pulpers component sits 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 nudges growers toward better coffee quality by helping them build quality-enhancing infrastructure and get their produce certified, ultimately fetching them higher prices. Three activities sit under this umbrella: pulper supply, cement drying-yard construction, and eco-certifying coffee holdings.

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: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers, 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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Only one unit is allowed per applicant

Only one unit is allowed per applicant.

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: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Unit Cost:

Whichever is lower - the unit's actual cost or ₹16,000 per unit. Scale of Subsidy: 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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Proof that the grower is registered

Proof that the grower is registered.

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Land records/possession certificate, certified by the Village Authority/State…

Land records/possession certificate, certified by the Village Authority/State Government Authority/Competent Authority. NOTE: Land records must be in the beneficiary's own name.

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: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers through the offline application process outlined below.

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Beneficiary Identification and Application The Extension Officer identifies…

Beneficiary Identification and Application The Extension Officer identifies the beneficiary/applicant and collects the application for procuring and supplying the baby pulper, in the prescribed format (in duplicate), along with land records and 25% of the unit cost.

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Procurement Details Where the State Government/other agencies procure…

Procurement Details Where the State Government/other agencies procure and supply the baby pulpers instead, the Extension Officer gathers the beneficiary's details together with 25% of the pulper's unit cost.

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Beneficiary List Compilation The Extension Officer draws up…

Beneficiary List Compilation The Extension Officer draws up a list of identified beneficiaries and sends it to the concerned Deputy Director (Extn.), who combines the regional requirements and passes them on to the Joint Director (Extn.), Guwahati.

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Tendering Process The Joint Director (Extension), Guwahati, runs…

Tendering Process The Joint Director (Extension), Guwahati, runs the tendering process, following all official formalities.

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Financial Sanction and Order Placement Following the tender,…

Financial Sanction and Order Placement Following the tender, the Joint Director (Extension), Guwahati, secures financial sanction from the Competent Authority and places the order with the selected manufacturer, who must supply the pulpers to growers by October.

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Machinery Inspection and Payment Extension Officers inspect the…

Machinery Inspection and Payment Extension Officers inspect the machinery at growers' fields and send their physical verification report to the concerned Deputy Director (Extn.)/Joint Director (Extn.), Guwahati, to release payment to the supplier.

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

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

Those who have availed of benefits during the XII plan are not eligible.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References