Sarkari Yojana
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming: Internal Control System (ICS) (nos)
About Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming: Internal Control System (ICS) (nos)
Under the “Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming – Internal Control System (ICS) (Nos)” run by Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, grower groups and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) get support to set up grower group certification systems. It readies farmers through group formation, awareness of organic regulations, certification procedures, training, documentation, internal inspection, and other organic-certification and produce-aggregation activities. This 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: Organic Farming: Internal Control System (ICS) (nos), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scheme covers all spice-growing States, regions, and…
The scheme covers all spice-growing States, regions, and Union Territories (UTs) in India.
Spices Board India can inspect any stage of…
Spices Board India can inspect any stage of the chain of custody, whether before or after assistance is given.
An Internal Control System (ICS) can receive assistance…
An Internal Control System (ICS) can receive assistance up to three times within the 2021–22 to 2025–26 five-year block, either back-to-back or spread out, subject to fund availability under the component.
Preference for Selection
Preference will be given in the following order:
Grower groups/ICSs producing organic spices.
Grower groups/ICSs where over 50% of farmers on the approved list grow organic spices under any cropping system.
Benefits Provided
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming: Internal Control System (ICS) (nos) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Assistance covers 50% capped at ₹1,12,000/- for…
Assistance covers 50% capped at ₹1,12,000/- for ONER groups, and 75% capped at ₹1,68,000/- for NER groups.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The Certification Body (CB) tariff along with an…
The Certification Body (CB) tariff along with an estimate of certification costs
Payment advice or invoice raised by the CB
Payment advice or invoice raised by the CB
Proof of payments made, such as bills, receipts…
Proof of payments made, such as bills, receipts etc.
The Scope certificate with its annexures, as a…
The Scope certificate with its annexures, as a copy
The CB's list of approved farmers
The CB's list of approved farmers
A statement of the cost of organising the…
A statement of the cost of organising the ICS for the season, certified by the ICS Manager and countersigned by the Mandator or competent person as applicable, backed by expenditure proof such as bills, vouchers etc.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming: Internal Control System (ICS) (nos) 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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