Sarkari Yojana
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: New Subcomponents: Basic quality testing of spices
About Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: New Subcomponents: Basic quality testing of spices
The Basic Quality Testing of Spices subcomponent sits within the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom, run by the Spices Board, India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Consultations with R&D institutes, State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), and entrepreneurs revealed that devices for quick basic quality testing — like moisture content meters and curcumin content testers for turmeric — already exist and are used by some groups and institutions. Making such devices available at the field level helps farmers judge their spice produce’s basic quality before selling it, negotiate prices with more confidence, and get fairly rewarded for maintaining product quality. 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: Basic quality testing of spices, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
All spice growing States and regions in India
All spice growing States and regions in India.
All spice growing States and regions in India,…
All spice growing States and regions in India, preferably in ODOP (One District One Product) districts, Spices clusters under AEP of MoC, and areas covered by Spices Board's collaborative national and international projects.
Once an application with documents is received, the…
Once an application with documents is received, the concerned Officer visits the Registered Office of the AMC/APMC/group to assess the status, facilities, and arrangements available for successfully carrying out the activity.
Eligible applications go to the Divisional Officer/Regional Officer…
Eligible applications go to the Divisional Officer/Regional Officer for further scrutiny and issuance of a permission letter to sign an MoU with the Board. The recommending Officer then arranges the MoU signing, collects purchase-proof documents, physically verifies the equipment/device installation, and recommends eligible cases for sanction.
The AMC/APMC/group must also sign an MoU with…
The AMC/APMC/group must also sign an MoU with the supplying firm covering annual device maintenance, operator training, and any software charges, which the concerned Board officers must confirm before recommending the case.
Benefits Provided
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: New Subcomponents: Basic quality testing of spices provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Assistance covers 50% of cost, capped at…
Assistance covers 50% of cost, capped at ₹10.00 Lakh, for basic quality testing at AMC/APMC yards, and 75% for Spice Producer's Groups, capped at ₹15.00 Lakh. Eligibility extends to legally existing spice trading centres and spice-producing, handling, or trading groups. Assistance is released based on an MoU with the Spices Board.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Applicant's Aadhaar card for identification
Applicant's Aadhaar card for identification
The first page of the bank passbook
The first page of the bank passbook
The bill or invoice for the quality testing…
The bill or invoice for the quality testing device
Evidence that the quality testing device was purchased
Evidence that the quality testing device was purchased
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: Basic quality testing of spices through the online application process outlined below.
Registration
Go to the ServicesPlus website
Go to the ServicesPlus website.
Click on the “Register” option on the homepage
Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Complete the registration form with your Full Name,…
Complete the registration form with your Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, State, and the Captcha code.
Check all entries carefully before submitting the registration…
Check all entries carefully before submitting the registration form.
An OTP will be sent to your registered…
An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter it and click “Verify.”
Once registration is complete, you'll see (or receive…
Once registration is complete, you'll see (or receive by email) a confirmation message. Login
Go to the ServicesPlus website and click “Login.”
Go to the ServicesPlus website and click “Login.”
Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha
Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Choose the relevant service/scheme name
Choose the relevant service/scheme name.
Complete the required fields in the application form
Complete the required fields in the application form.
Submit the application
Submit the application.
Official Application & Website
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