smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom : Small Cardamom Irrigation Land Development : Irrigation / Water Storage Structure (nos)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, to motivate the growers to bring more area under irrigation and land development by constructing water storage structures for increasing the productivity and improving quality of small cardamom.

Benefits:
1. 50 % of cost of construction subject to a maximum of Rs 30,000 per unit for General Category and 75% subject to maximum of ₹ 45,000/- per unit for SC/ST.
1. The minimum capacity of irrigation structure should be 25 cubic metre for availing maximum subsidy under the programme. Any farmer who has availed this benefit earlier is not eligible to avail the benefit.
1. Registered cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha are eligible to avail this scheme.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a small cardamom grower from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, or Karnataka.
1. The applicant should undertake irrigation and land development activities by constructing irrigation or water storage structures.
1. The applicant should ensure that the proposed structure does not obstruct the natural flow of water or create objections from local communities or concerned authorities, subject to final inspection by designated officials.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

Documents Required:
a) Document of ownership or legal possession of land viz. patta
b) Current year land tax receipt / RTC /Chitta adangal
c) CR /ACR /CDRC endorsement
d) Aadhaar card
e) Bank Pass Book
f) Plan and estimate of the proposed structure from the qualified registered/licensed or Govt. civil engineer following Govt.approved rates for construction.
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom:  Small Cardamom Irrigation Land Development : Irrigation equipment (Nos.)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to encourage small cardamom growers to bring more area under irrigation and land development in order to increase productivity and improve the quality of small cardamom.

Benefits:
1. 50 % of cost of equipments subject to maximum of ₹ 5000 (Gen) and, ₹11250 (SC/ST) for Gravity; ₹15,000 (Gen) and ₹45,000 (SC/ST) for IP set and ₹ 32,000/- (Gen) and ₹ 95,000/- (SC/ST) for Sprinkler/ micro sprinkler sets.
1. Registered cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha are eligible for Gravity and Irrigation pump set (IP Set).
1. Registered cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.4 Ha to 8 Ha are eligible for Sprinklers / Drip / Microirrigation equipments.

**Note:** Any farmer who has availed this benefit earlier is not eligible to avail the benefit.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a small cardamom grower from the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, or Karnataka.
1. The applicant should install the approved irrigation equipment, and the installation must be inspected and recommended as eligible by the designated officials.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

Documents Required:
a) Document of ownership or legal possession of land viz. patta
b) Current year land tax receipt / RTC /Chitta adangal
c) CR /ACR /CDRC endorsement
d) Aadhaar card
e) Bank Pass Book
f) a quotation from authorized dealer or three competitive quotations if there is no authorized dealer.
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: \Small Cardamom Replanting/New Planting: For Kerala & Tamilnadu
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme to motivate growers to improve production and productivity through systematic replanting of diseased, old, and senile plantations, and to undertake area expansion.

Benefits:
1. 33.33% of cost of cultivation of subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/- per Ha for General Category and 75% of cost of cultivation ₹2,10,000/- per Ha for SC/ST payable in two annual installments of ₹50,000/- and ₹1,05,000/- each year respectively.
1. Individual registered cardamom growers having a land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha.
1. Minimum area to be replanted under the programme is 0.10 Ha in a continuous block and the maximum area is limited to 2 Ha per beneficiary per year and a maximum of 8 Ha. in block year of 5 years from 2021-2026.
1. The plant population is minimum 1100 Nos. per ha.
1. Replanting cycle is considered as 8 years and a second time benefit for the same area replanted by a beneficiary will be available only on completion of 8 years except on exclusive circumstances like natural calamities, devastating pest and disease attacks certified by a committee constituted by the Board.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to Kerala or Tamil Nadu and undertake Small Cardamom replanting/new planting activities under the scheme.
1. The plantation/site will be subject to final inspection by the Designated Officials, and only eligible cases recommended by them will be considered for assistance.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

Documents Required:
Document of ownership or legal possession of land viz. patta
Current year land tax receipt / chitta adangal/RTC
CR/ACR/CRC endorsement
Aadhar card
Copy of Bank Pass book
Survey plan issued by V.O./registered surveyor
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: \Small Cardamom Replanting/New Planting: Karnataka (Ha.) and other States
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

To motivate growers in Karnataka and other states to improve production and productivity through systematic replanting of diseased, old, and senile plantations, and to promote area expansion under cultivation.

Benefits:
1. 33.33% of cost of cultivation of subject to a maximum of ₹75,000/- per Ha for General Category and 75% of cost of cultivation ₹1,68,000/- per Ha for SC/ST payable in two annual installments of ₹37,500/- and 84,000/- each year respectively.
1. Individual registered cardamom growers having a land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha.
1. Minimum area to be replanted under the programme is 0.10 Ha in a continuous block and the maximum area is limited to 2 Ha per beneficiary per year and a maximum of 8 Ha. in block year of 5 years from 2021-2026.The plant population is minimum 3000 Nos. per ha for closer planting [pure crop] and 1500 Nos in intercropped plantations.
1. Replanting cycle is considered as 8 years and a second time benefit for the same area replanted by a beneficiary will be available only on completion of 8 years except on exclusive circumstances like natural calamities, devastating pest and disease attacks as jointly certified by a committee constituted by Board.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicants from Karnataka and other states having potential areas suitable for Small Cardamom cultivation are eligible to apply under the scheme.
1. The applicants undertaking replanting/new planting as a pure crop using suckers will be given preference, subject to final inspection and recommendation by the designated officials.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

Documents Required:
a) Document of ownership or legal possession of land
b) Current year land tax receipt /RTC
c) CRC endorsement
d) Aadhar card
e) Copy of Bank Pass book
f) Survey plan issued by V.O/registered surveyor
g)For other States, land documents prescribed by the State Govt.
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Export Oriented Production:Large Cardamom Replanting/New planting (Ha)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, growers are encouraged to adopt systematic replanting of large cardamom using high-yielding, disease-free planting materials. It aims to increase productivity, improve quality, and enhance export competitiveness under the Spices Board of India.

Benefits:
1. 33.33% of cost of cultivation of large cardamom subject to a maximum of ₹ 33,600/- per Ha for General Category and 75% of cost of cultivation ₹  75,000/- per Ha for SC/ST payable in two annual installments of ₹ 16,800/- and 37,500/-, respectively.
1. Small and marginal growers owing up to 8.00 Ha. The minimum area to be replanted / new planted contiguously under the scheme is 0.10 Ha Maximum area eligibility per grower is 8.00 Ha but at a time i.e., in a financial year a grower can avail subsidy only up to 4.00 Ha as replanting has to be carried out in a phased manner.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a small or marginal grower owning up to 8 hectares of land.
1. The applicant should belong to the SC/ST category.
1. The applicant should undertake replanting/new planting in a minimum contiguous area of 0.10 Ha.
1. The applicant should not exceed 8.00 Ha total eligibility, and should avail subsidy for a maximum of 4.00 Ha per financial year in a phased manner.
1. The applicant should be cultivating in eligible regions such as Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and other North Eastern states.
1. The applicant should ensure a minimum plant population of 4000 plants per hectare with spacing of 5 × 5 feet.
1. The applicant should allow inspection by designated officials, and assistance will be granted only after approval.
1. The applicant should avail second-time assistance for the same area only after 8 years, except in cases like natural calamities.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

Documents Required:
Parcha copy / Possession certificate
Survey plan/ self-attested map
Aadhar card
Copy of SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
Copy of Bank Passbook
No Objection
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming: Internal Control System (ICS) (nos)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme to support the grower groups / FPOs to establish grower group certification in order to prepare farmers on group formation, organic regulations, certification procedures, training, documentation, internal inspection etc. for organic certification and aggregation of the produce.

Benefits:
> 50% subject to maximum of ₹ 1,12,000/- for ONER groups and 75% subject to a maximum of ₹1,68,000/- for NER groups.

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Eligibility:
1. The scheme is applicable to all spice-growing States, regions, and Union Territories (UTs) in India.
1. The Spices Board India reserves the right to conduct checks at any stage of the chain of custody, either before or after providing assistance.
1. An Internal Control System (ICS) is eligible to receive assistance a maximum of three times within the five-year block period from 2021–22 to 2025–26, either consecutively or in a staggered manner, subject to the availability of funds under the component.

**Preference for Selection**
**Preference will be given in the following order:**

- Grower groups/ICSs producing organic spices.
- Grower groups/ICSs in which more than 50% of the farmers in the approved farmer list are producing organic spices under any cropping system.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

Documents Required:
a) Tariff of the Certification Body(CB) and estimation for certification
b) Invoice/payment advice from CB
c) Documents on payments effected such as bills/receipts etc.
d)Copy of Scope certificate with annexures
e) Approved farmers list of the CB
f) Cost for organizing the ICS for the season with statement certified by the ICS Manager & countersigned by the Mandator or the competent person as the case may be with proof on expenditure such as bills, vouchers etc.
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming: Organic Certification Groups
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme to support farmer groups/FPOs in acquiring organic certification for the farm which is a prerequisite for marketing of organic spices.

Benefits:
- 50% subject to maximum of ₹ 1,50,000/- for ONER groups and 90% subject to a maximum of ₹ 2,70,000/- for NER groups.
- Preference on eligibility/selection First:
- Group which produces organic spices Second:
- Above 50% of the farmers in the approved list of farmers producing organic spices adopting any cropping system.
- A group/FPO is eligible for assistance thrice in a block year of 5 years from 2021 to 2026 consecutively or in staggered manner as per availability of funds in the component.

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Eligibility:
1. The scheme is applicable to all spice-growing States, regions, and Union Territories (UTs) in India.
1. Spices Board India reserves the right to conduct inspections or checks at any stage of the chain of custody, either before or after providing assistance under the scheme.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

Documents Required:
a) Tariff of the Certification Body(CB) and estimation for certification
b) Invoice/payment advice from CB
c)Documents on payments effected such as bills/receipts etc.
d)Copy of Scope certificate with annexures
e) Approved farmers list of the CB
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom:Small Cardamom Irrigation Land Development : Rain water harvesting structure (nos)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme to motivate the growers to bring more area under irrigation and land development by constructing rain water harvesting structures for increasing the productivity and improving quality of small cardamom.

Benefits:
1. 33.33 % of cost of construction subject to a maximum of ₹18,000 per structure for General and 75% subject to maximum of ₹40,000 /- per structure for SC/ST.
1. The above assistance will be for a structure of 200 cu. Mt. capacity lined with silpauline sheet. For lesser capacity the assistance will be limited proportionate to the water holding capacity.
1. Devices can be for harvesting water from direct rainfall as well as surface run off without blocking the natural flow of water including streams.
1. Registered cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a registered small cardamom grower eligible under the scheme guidelines of the Spices Board.
1. The rain water harvesting structure should not block the natural flow of water, streams, or drainage channels, and should not create objections from the local community or concerned authorities.
1. The constructed structure must be inspected by the designated officials, and assistance will be recommended only for eligible cases as per the approved delegation.
1. The Inspecting Officer must ensure that all scheme conditions are complied with before recommending the case for sanction.
1. Random checking of the approved structures may be conducted by the respective controlling officers.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

Documents Required:
a) Document of ownership or legal possession of land viz. patta
b) Current year land tax receipt / RTC / Chitta adangal
c) CR /ACR /CDRC endorsement
d) Aadhaar card
e) Bank Pass Book