Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: Department Of Commerce
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, aims to improve the production and productivity of coffee plantations by encouraging water augmentation in traditional areas.

Benefits:
> **Scale of Subsidy**

40% of the unit cost, with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000 per beneficiary for all the components put together under the water augmentation scheme.
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> **Additional Support for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Community**

Coffee growers belonging to the SC/ST community with a coffee holding size of up to 4.00 hectares are eligible for an extra 10% of the unit cost, with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000 per beneficiary for all the components put together under the water augmentation scheme.
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> **Mode of Payment**

The Deputy Director (Extn.), after confirming the admissibility of the claim, will sanction the eligible subsidy and release the amount to the bank account of the applicant through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), or National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT).
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> **Details of Unit Cost &amp; Subsidy Amount for Water Storage Tank Applicable to Different Sized Holdings**

**NOTE:** 

1. The Recommended Capacity of Water Tank (L x B x H) is in “Cubic Feet”.
1. The Size of the Holding is in “Hectare”.
1. The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount is in Rupees (₹).

- Size of Holding: Up to 1.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 30&#39; x 30&#39; x 10&#39; (9000); Unit Cost: ₹43,000; Subsidy: ₹17,200
- Size of Holding: &gt; 1 up to 2.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 43&#39; x 43&#39; x 10&#39; (18490); Unit Cost: ₹89,000; Subsidy: ₹35,600
- Size of Holding: &gt; 2 up to 3.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 53&#39; x 53&#39; x 10&#39; (28090); Unit Cost: ₹136,000; Subsidy: ₹54,400
- Size of Holding: &gt; 3 up to 4.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 60&#39; x 60&#39; x 10&#39; (36000); Unit Cost: ₹174,000; Subsidy: ₹69,600
- Size of Holding: &gt; 4 up to 5.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 68&#39; x 68&#39; x 10&#39; (46240); Unit Cost: ₹224,000; Subsidy: ₹89,600
- Size of Holding: &gt; 5 up to 6.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 75&#39; x 75&#39; x 10&#39; (56250); Unit Cost: ₹273,000; Subsidy: ₹109,200
- Size of Holding: &gt; 6 up to 7.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 81&#39; x 81&#39; x 10&#39; (65610); Unit Cost: ₹318,000; Subsidy: ₹127,200
- Size of Holding: &gt; 7 up to 8.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 87&#39; x 87&#39; x 10&#39; (75690); Unit Cost: ₹367,000; Subsidy: ₹146,800
- Size of Holding: &gt; 8 up to 9.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 92&#39; x 92&#39; x 10&#39; (84640); Unit Cost: ₹411,000; Subsidy: ₹164,400
- Size of Holding: &gt; 9 up to 10.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 96&#39; x 96&#39; x 10&#39; (92160); Unit Cost: ₹447,000; Subsidy: ₹178,800

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> **Details of Unit Cost &amp; Subsidy Amount for Sprinkler/drip Irrigation Equipment Applicable to Different Size of Holdings:**

**NOTE:**

1. The “Category” is in “Hectare”.
1. The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount are in Rupees (₹).

- Category: Up to 1.00; Unit Cost: ₹60,000; Subsidy: ₹24,000
- Category: &gt; 1 up to 2.00; Unit Cost: ₹120,000; Subsidy: ₹48,000
- Category: &gt; 2 up to 3.00; Unit Cost: ₹180,000; Subsidy: ₹72,000
- Category: &gt; 3 up to 4.00; Unit Cost: ₹240,000; Subsidy: ₹96,000
- Category: &gt; 4 up to 5.00; Unit Cost: ₹300,000; Subsidy: ₹120,000
- Category: &gt; 5 up to 6.00; Unit Cost: ₹360,000; Subsidy: ₹144,000
- Category: &gt; 6 up to 7.00; Unit Cost: ₹420,000; Subsidy: ₹168,000
- Category: &gt; 7 up to 8.00; Unit Cost: ₹460,000; Subsidy: ₹184,000
- Category: &gt; 8 up to 9.00; Unit Cost: ₹520,000; Subsidy: ₹208,000
- Category: &gt; 9 up to 10.00; Unit Cost: ₹580,000; Subsidy: ₹232,000

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> **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/-
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**NOTE:** The growers are at liberty to (a) execute water storage structures of any dimension and or (b) purchase sprinkler units, as per their requirement. However, the quantum of subsidy shall be applicable based on the unit cost for each holding category indicated in the above tables or based on the actual cost, whichever is less.

Eligibility:
1. This subsidy is available to individual growers, joint owners, or family members applying jointly (limited to mother, father, wife, and children).
1. Eligible applicants can possess coffee holdings of up to 10 hectares.

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> **Subsidy Applicability**

The subsidy is applicable for two primary purposes:
     (a) Water harvesting structures like water storage tanks, open wells, or ring wells.
     (b) Procurement of irrigation equipment, including sprinkler or drip systems.
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> **Subsidy Conditions**

A grower who has availed subsidy for a specific activity/component cannot avail it again during the Multi-Year Thrust Plan (MTF) period unless new beneficiaries are included.
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> **Subsidy Combination**

The subsidy may be availed for any one of the water harvesting structures combined with any one of the irrigation equipment during the MTF period. The subsidy amount is limited to the corresponding category of holdings.
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> **Previous Subsidy History**

Growers who have benefited from a subsidy for a particular water augmentation activity within the past 10 years are not eligible for the same activity. However, they become eligible from the 11th year onwards.
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> **Infrastructure Location**

Water augmentation infrastructure should be created either within the coffee estate or in its vicinity, depending on the water source. The land for this purpose should be in the name of the grower or their family members (mother, father, wife, and children only).
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> **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.

Application Process:
[Online]
For obtaining Feasibility ReportStep 1: Visit the Official Website/Portal of Coffee Board.
Step 2: In the top ribbon, click on "Online Services", then click "Subsidy". You will be taken to the Online Application Form.
Step 3: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the Application Form and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 4: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy. Click the "Submit" or "Apply" button to send your application. You'll receive a confirmation message.
Step 5: Review and Inspection
- The jurisdictional Coffee Board office will scrutinize your documents.
- They will conduct a field inspection as part of the process.
Step 6: Technical Feasibility Report (TFR)
- Once the inspection is complete and the documents are verified, the office will issue a Technical Feasibility Report (TFR) to you.
Important Note- Ensure you obtain the TFR before commencing any activities related to the scheme.
- Activities started before obtaining the TFR are not eligible for claiming the subsidy.
For Claiming SubsidyStep 1: Claim Submission: The applicant/s should submit the subsidy claim in the prescribed formats (in duplicate) along with the necessary documents to the jurisdictional Coffee Board office.
Step 2: Document Scrutiny: The concerned office will scrutinize the documents provided by the applicant.
Step 3: Field Inspection: The office will carry out a field inspection to validate the claims made.
Step 4: Physical Verification Report: A Physical Verification Report is prepared, confirming the admissibility of the claim in all respects.
Step 5: Forwarding to Deputy Director (Extn): The office forwards the claim statement and relevant records to the concerned Deputy Director (Extn).
Step 6: Claim Scrutiny by Deputy Director (Extn): The Deputy Director (Extn) examines the claim and records to confirm the admissibility of the claim in all respects.
Step 7: Subsidy Release: Once the claim is found eligible, the Deputy Director (Extn) releases the subsidy amount directly to the bank account of the applicant.

Documents Required:
For Obtaining Feasibility Report1. Application and Self Declaration Duly Filled and Signed by the Applicant/s (in Duplicate) in the Prescribed Format.
2. Aadhaar Card (UIDAI).
3. Proof of Land Ownership in One of the Following Forms:
   a) Copy of Patta (Record of Rights) / Khatha Extract Along with Record of Rights (RTC) for All Survey Numbers Having Coffee in Possession of the Applicant in Karnataka.
   b) Copy of Land Possession Certificate Issued by the Competent Revenue Authority Along with RTCs for All Survey Numbers Having Multiple Names in the RTCs in Kodagu District, Karnataka.
   c) Copy of Chitta & Adangal or Land Possession Certificate with Adangal in Tamil Nadu.
   d) Copy of the Land Possession Certificate issued by the competent Revenue Authority of Kerala.
   e) In the case of joint ownership properties, if an individual application is submitted, the applicant should produce revenue records from the revenue authority indicating the extent of Coffee holding exclusively in his name.
4. Self-prepared rough Sketch of the Estate Along with Check Bandi / Boundaries    Marked with Clear Demarcation of the Site Where the Activity Is Proposed to Be Taken Up and Duly Signed by the Applicant/s.
5. Quotation in Respect of Purchase of Machinery/Equipment.
6. Self-Prepared Plan and Estimation for Water Storage Tank / Open Well / Ring Well.
7. In Case the Applicant Is a General Power of Attorney (GPA) Holder, Attested Copy of the Registered GPA.
8. In the Case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Category Growers, Caste Certificate Issued by the Competent Authority.
9. Copy of the Bank Pass Book Having the Details of Account Number, Name of the Bank, Branch, Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) Code, etc., Preferably Aadhaar Seeded.
For Claiming SubsidyClaim Statements in the prescribed format (in duplicate).
Invoice / Bill (original) with Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) towards the purchase of irrigation equipment.
Self-prepared work completion report and fund utilization certificate signed by the applicant.