Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers
The Coffee Development Programme supports quality enhancement for coffee growers in the North East by providing subsidies for baby pulpers.
Key facts
| Benefit | ₹12,000 (75% of unit cost) |
|---|---|
| Who | Tribal growers |
| How paid | One-time subsidy |
| Implemented by | Coffee Board, Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Official portal | coffeeboard.gov.in |
| Application window | Open all year for eligible tribal growers |
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive a one-time subsidy of ₹12,000, covering 75% of the cost of a baby pulper, which aids in improving coffee quality.
Who can apply
- For: farmer
- tribal grower
- no government employee in family
Eligible applicants must be tribal coffee growers and cannot have any government employees in their family. Each grower is limited to one unit of assistance and those who received benefits during the XII plan are excluded from applying.
How to apply
Applications are processed through an offline route, initiated by the Extension Officer who identifies eligible beneficiaries.
- The Extension Officer identifies eligible beneficiaries and collects applications for baby pulpers.
- Submit land records and 25% of the unit cost with the application.
- Compile a list of beneficiaries and submit it to the Deputy Director (Extn.).
- The Deputy Director consolidates requirements and forwards them to the Joint Director (Extn.), Guwahati.
- Complete the tendering process for procurement of baby pulpers.
- Obtain financial sanction and place orders with manufacturers for pulpers.
- Conduct inspections of the machinery at growers' fields and process payments.
Documents required
- Proof of Grower's Registration
- Land records/possession certificate certified by the Village Authority/State Government Authority/Competent Authority
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Application rejected | Applications may be rejected if false information is provided or if coercion is involved. |
| Payment not received | Ensure that the physical verification report has been submitted by the Extension Officer for payment processing. |
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for this scheme?
Only tribal coffee growers are eligible to apply, and they must not have any government employees in their family.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to provide proof of Grower's Registration and certified land records or possession certificates in their name.
Can a beneficiary apply for more than one unit?
No, each eligible tribal grower is entitled to receive assistance for only one unit.
What is the subsidy amount provided under this scheme?
The scheme offers a one-time subsidy of ₹12,000, which covers 75% of the cost of the baby pulper.
What happens if an applicant provides false information?
Applications with false information or coercion will be rejected, and legal action may be taken for subsidy recovery.
How is the subsidy disbursed?
The subsidy is released based on fund availability during the financial year, and there is no automatic entitlement upon application submission.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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