Sarkari Yojana
Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation
About Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation
“Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation” is a sub-component of the “Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders” scheme run by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It aims to raise coffee production and productivity by promoting water augmentation in traditional growing areas.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Coffee Board
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
This subsidy is open to individual growers, joint…
This subsidy is open to individual growers, joint owners, or family members applying jointly (limited to mother, father, wife, and children).
Eligible applicants may hold coffee land of up…
Eligible applicants may hold coffee land of up to 10 hectares. Subsidy Applicability The subsidy applies to two main purposes:
Water harvesting structures such as water storage tanks,…
Water harvesting structures such as water storage tanks, open wells, or ring wells.
Buying irrigation equipment, such as sprinkler or drip…
Buying irrigation equipment, such as sprinkler or drip systems. Subsidy Conditions A grower who has claimed a subsidy for a given activity/component cannot claim it again during the Multi-Year Thrust Plan (MTF) period unless new beneficiaries are being added. Subsidy Combination The subsidy may be claimed for any one water-harvesting structure combined with any one type of irrigation equipment during the MTF period, with the amount capped per the relevant holding category. Previous Subsidy History Growers who received a subsidy for a specific water-augmentation activity within the past 10 years cannot claim it again for that activity, but become eligible again from the 11th year onward. Infrastructure Location Water-augmentation infrastructure should be built either within the coffee estate or nearby, depending on the water source, and the land used must be in the name of the grower or immediate family (mother, father, wife, and children only). Non-Traditional Areas Eligibility Non-tribal coffee growers in Non-Traditional Areas with coffee holdings of up to 10 hectares are also eligible for this subsidy.
Benefits Provided
Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Scale of Subsidy 40% of the unit cost, capped at ₹2,50,000 per beneficiary across all components under the water-augmentation scheme. Additional Support for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Community Coffee growers from the SC/ST community with a coffee holding of up to 4.00 hectares qualify for an extra 10% of the unit cost, again capped at ₹2,50,000 per beneficiary across all components under the water-augmentation scheme. Mode of Payment Once the claim's admissibility is confirmed, the Deputy Director (Extn.) sanctions the eligible subsidy and releases it to the applicant's bank account via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), or National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT). Details of Unit Cost & Subsidy Amount for Water Storage Tank Applicable to Different Sized Holdings NOTE:
The Recommended Capacity of Water Tank (L x…
The Recommended Capacity of Water Tank (L x B x H) is in "Cubic Feet".
The Size of the Holding is in "Hectare"
The Size of the Holding is in "Hectare".
The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount is…
The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount is in Rupees (₹).
Size of Holding: Up to 1.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 30' x 30' x 10' (9000); Unit Cost: ₹43,000; Subsidy: ₹17,200
Size of Holding: > 1 up to 2.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 43' x 43' x 10' (18490); Unit Cost: ₹89,000; Subsidy: ₹35,600
Size of Holding: > 2 up to 3.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 53' x 53' x 10' (28090); Unit Cost: ₹136,000; Subsidy: ₹54,400
Size of Holding: > 3 up to 4.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 60' x 60' x 10' (36000); Unit Cost: ₹174,000; Subsidy: ₹69,600
Size of Holding: > 4 up to 5.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 68' x 68' x 10' (46240); Unit Cost: ₹224,000; Subsidy: ₹89,600
Size of Holding: > 5 up to 6.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 75' x 75' x 10' (56250); Unit Cost: ₹273,000; Subsidy: ₹109,200
Size of Holding: > 6 up to 7.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 81' x 81' x 10' (65610); Unit Cost: ₹318,000; Subsidy: ₹127,200
Size of Holding: > 7 up to 8.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 87' x 87' x 10' (75690); Unit Cost: ₹367,000; Subsidy: ₹146,800
Size of Holding: > 8 up to 9.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 92' x 92' x 10' (84640); Unit Cost: ₹411,000; Subsidy: ₹164,400
Size of Holding: > 9 up to 10.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 96' x 96' x 10' (92160); Unit Cost: ₹447,000; Subsidy: ₹178,800
Details of Unit Cost & Subsidy Amount for Sprinkler/drip Irrigation Equipment Applicable to Different Size of Holdings:
NOTE:
The "Category" is in "Hectare"
The "Category" is in "Hectare".
The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount are…
The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount are in Rupees (₹).
Category: Up to 1.00; Unit Cost: ₹60,000; Subsidy: ₹24,000
Category: > 1 up to 2.00; Unit Cost: ₹120,000; Subsidy: ₹48,000
Category: > 2 up to 3.00; Unit Cost: ₹180,000; Subsidy: ₹72,000
Category: > 3 up to 4.00; Unit Cost: ₹240,000; Subsidy: ₹96,000
Category: > 4 up to 5.00; Unit Cost: ₹300,000; Subsidy: ₹120,000
Category: > 5 up to 6.00; Unit Cost: ₹360,000; Subsidy: ₹144,000
Category: > 6 up to 7.00; Unit Cost: ₹420,000; Subsidy: ₹168,000
Category: > 7 up to 8.00; Unit Cost: ₹460,000; Subsidy: ₹184,000
Category: > 8 up to 9.00; Unit Cost: ₹520,000; Subsidy: ₹208,000
Category: > 9 up to 10.00; Unit Cost: ₹580,000; Subsidy: ₹232,000
Details of the Unit Cost and Subsidy for Open Well/ Ring Well
Activities: Open well or Ring well with or without pump for a depth of 30 feet; Unit Cost: ₹ 75,000/- per unit; Subsidy: ₹ 30,000/-
NOTE: Growers are free to (a) build water-storage structures of any size and/or (b) buy sprinkler units to match their needs. However, the subsidy amount will follow the unit cost for the relevant holding category shown above, or the actual cost, whichever is lower.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Obtaining Feasibility Report
Application and Self Declaration Duly Filled and Signed…
Application and Self Declaration Duly Filled and Signed by the Applicant/s (in Duplicate) in the Prescribed Format.
Aadhaar Card (UIDAI)
Aadhaar Card (UIDAI).
Proof of Land Ownership in One of the…
Proof of Land Ownership in One of the Following Forms:
A copy of the Patta (Record of Rights)/Khatha…
A copy of the Patta (Record of Rights)/Khatha Extract along with the Record of Rights (RTC) for All Survey Numbers holding coffee in the applicant's possession, for Karnataka.
A copy of the Land Possession Certificate issued…
A copy of the Land Possession Certificate issued by the Competent Revenue Authority, along with RTCs for All Survey Numbers carrying multiple names, for Kodagu District, Karnataka.
A copy of the Chitta & Adangal, or…
A copy of the Chitta & Adangal, or a Land Possession Certificate with Adangal, for Tamil Nadu.
A copy of the Land Possession Certificate issued…
A copy of the Land Possession Certificate issued by the competent Revenue Authority of Kerala.
For jointly owned properties where an individual application…
For jointly owned properties where an individual application is submitted, revenue records from the revenue authority showing the extent of the coffee holding exclusively in the applicant's name.
A self-prepared rough sketch of the estate, with…
A self-prepared rough sketch of the estate, with check bandi/boundaries clearly marking the proposed activity site, signed by the applicant(s).
A quotation for the purchase of machinery/equipment
A quotation for the purchase of machinery/equipment.
A self-prepared plan and cost estimate for the…
A self-prepared plan and cost estimate for the water storage tank/open well/ring well.
If the applicant is a General Power of…
If the applicant is a General Power of Attorney (GPA) holder, an attested copy of the registered GPA.
For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) category growers, a…
For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) category growers, a caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
A copy of the Bank Pass Book showing…
A copy of the Bank Pass Book showing account number, bank name, branch, Indian Financial System Code (IFSC), etc., preferably Aadhaar-seeded. For Claiming Subsidy
Claim Statements in the prescribed format (in duplicate)
Claim Statements in the prescribed format (in duplicate).
Original invoice/bill with Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), for…
Original invoice/bill with Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), for the purchase of irrigation equipment.
A self-prepared work completion report and fund utilization…
A self-prepared work completion report and fund utilization certificate signed by the applicant.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation through the online application process outlined below.
For obtaining Feasibility Report
Visit the Official Website/Portal of the Coffee Board
Visit the Official Website/Portal of the Coffee Board.
In the top ribbon, click "Online Services", then…
In the top ribbon, click "Online Services", then "Subsidy", to reach the Online Application Form.
Complete all mandatory fields of the Application Form…
Complete all mandatory fields of the Application Form and upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
Carefully review the information and documents entered, making…
Carefully review the information and documents entered, making any necessary corrections. Accept the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, then click "Submit" or "Apply" to send the application. A confirmation message will follow.
Review and Inspection - The jurisdictional Coffee Board…
Review and Inspection
The jurisdictional Coffee Board office scrutinizes the submitted documents.
It also conducts a field inspection as part of the process.
Technical Feasibility Report (TFR) - Once inspection and…
Technical Feasibility Report (TFR)
Once inspection and document verification are complete, the office issues a Technical Feasibility Report (TFR) to the applicant.
Important Note
Obtain the TFR before starting any scheme-related activity.
Activities begun before the TFR is issued are not eligible for the subsidy.
For Claiming Subsidy
Claim Submission
Claim Submission: The applicant(s) must submit the subsidy claim in the prescribed formats (in duplicate), with the necessary documents, to the jurisdictional Coffee Board office.
Document Scrutiny
Document Scrutiny: The concerned office scrutinizes the documents submitted by the applicant.
Field Inspection
Field Inspection: The office carries out a field inspection to validate the claim.
Physical Verification Report
Physical Verification Report: A Physical Verification Report is prepared, confirming the claim's admissibility in every respect.
Forwarding to Deputy Director (Extn)
Forwarding to Deputy Director (Extn): The office forwards the claim statement and relevant records to the concerned Deputy Director (Extn).
Claim Scrutiny by Deputy Director (Extn)
Claim Scrutiny by Deputy Director (Extn): The Deputy Director (Extn) examines the claim and records to confirm its full admissibility.
Subsidy Release
Subsidy Release: Once the claim is found eligible, the Deputy Director (Extn) releases the subsidy directly to the applicant's bank account.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.