Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: Department Of Commerce
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Consolidation of Coffee" aims to increase the productivity of the existing coffee holdings by gap filling or rejuvenation, followed by improved cultivation methods such as application of compost, bush management, shade management, pest and disease control, etc.

Benefits:
**Unit Cost:** ₹60,000 per hectare.
**Scale of Subsidy:** 50% of the Unit Cost, which is ₹30,000 per hectare.
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> **Release of Subsidy**

The subsidy will be released in two installments:

- 1st installment: 60% of the unit cost.
- 2nd installment: 40% of the unit cost.

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> **Mode of Payment**

The Joint Director (Extn.) / Deputy Director (Extn.), after confirming the admissibility of the claim, will release the 1st and 2nd installments of the eligible subsidy amount to the grower&#39;s bank account through **EFT/RTGS/NEFT**.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a tribal grower.
2. The applicant&#39;s area is ineligible for subsidy if it received consolidation subsidy during the XII Plan period.
3. The applicant&#39;s land records must be in their name.
4. The applicant should provide land records or a certified possession certificate.
5. The applicant must procure seed material for gap filling or consolidation exclusively from the Coffee Board.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Claiming 1st InstallmentStep 1: The interested grower should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned Extension Office of the Coffee Board after completion of planting.
Step 4: The concerned SLO/JLO Office shall scrutinize the documents, carry out field inspection, furnish the inspection report, and forward the claim along with enclosures with recommendations either for sanction/rejection of the claim or justification for releasing the 1st installment.
Claiming 2nd InstallmentStep 1: The interested grower should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned Extension Office of the Coffee Board during the 2nd year of planting, after filling the vacancies.
Step 4: The concerned SLO/JLO Office will scrutinize the documents, carry out field inspection, furnish the inspection report, and forward the claim along with enclosures with recommendations either for sanction/rejection of the claim or justification for releasing the 2nd installment.

Documents Required:
For Claiming the 1st InstallmentApplication and Self Declaration duly filled in and signed by the Applicant/s (in duplicate) in the prescribed format.
Proof of photo identity of the applicant/s, such as a copy of the Driving License, Ration Card, Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission, Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card, etc.
Proof of Land Ownership.
Bank Account details, including account number, bank name, branch, and IFSC code.
For Claiming the 2nd InstallmentApplication and Self Declaration duly filled in and signed by the Applicant/s (in duplicate) in the prescribed format.