Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Eco-certification of Coffee

Key facts

Benefit	50% of certification cost up to ₹50,000
Who	Farmers owning cultivable land
How paid	Direct bank transfer via NEFT
Implemented by	Coffee Board, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Official portal	coffeeboard.gov.in
Application window	Apply during the same financial year as certification

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a subsidy covering 50% of the certification cost, up to a maximum of ₹50,000. SC/ST applicants may receive an additional subsidy, increasing the total to ₹55,000.

Who can apply

For: farmer
owns cultivable land
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Farmers who own cultivable land and are not income tax payers can apply. Additionally, applicants must not have any government employees in their family and should belong to a poor household.

How to apply

To apply, submit the required documents to the local Coffee Board office after obtaining certification from an accredited agency.

Obtain certification from an accredited certification agency.
Prepare the application in the prescribed format in duplicate.
Gather all required documents, including proof of identity and land ownership.
Submit the application and documents to the local Coffee Board office during the financial year of certification.
Wait for document scrutiny and field inspection by the Coffee Board.
The Joint Liaison Officer will forward the claim for subsidy release.
Receive the subsidy amount via NEFT to the bank account.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Application in prescribed format (in duplicate)
Proof of identity and registration
Copy of the certificate issued by the accredited Certification Agency
Land ownership documents (various types depending on state)
Attested copy of the certificate from the accredited Certification Agency
Original invoice/bill for certification costs
Copy of bank passbook with account details
Caste/community certificate for SC/ST applicants if applicable

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted in the prescribed format and verify that the certification is from an accredited agency.
Payment not received	Check with the Coffee Board office to confirm the status of your application and ensure that all documents were correctly processed.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the additional subsidy for SC/ST applicants?

Individual coffee growers from the SC/ST community with holdings up to 4 hectares are eligible for an additional subsidy.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to submit an application form, proof of identity, certification documents, land ownership documents, and a bank passbook, among others.

Can I apply if I have already received a subsidy for a different activity?

Yes, but you cannot receive a subsidy for the same activity during the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture period.

What is the maximum subsidy amount available?

The maximum subsidy is ₹50,000, or ₹55,000 for SC/ST applicants, covering 50% of the certification cost.

How is the subsidy amount disbursed?

The subsidy is released directly to the beneficiary's bank account through National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) after verification.

Is there a specific time frame for submitting the application?

Applications should be submitted during the same financial year as the completion of the certification activity.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.