Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation

The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation" is a Sub-Component of the Scheme "Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This scheme aims to improve the productivity and quality of coffee by facilitating the creation of infrastructure for water augmentation for irrigation and wet processing of coffee.

Subsidy Details

• The eligible subsidy for water harvesting structures and sprinkler units is 75% of the unit cost, capped at a maximum ceiling of ₹1,25,000 for all related activities combined.
• For below-ground water storage tanks, the subsidy is based on the lower value between dimension and unit cost applicable to the size of the holding.
• For above-ground water storage tanks, the subsidy is based on the lower value between the actual cost or the unit cost applicable to the below-ground water tank.

Subsidy Availability Growers can claim subsidies for water harvesting structures and irrigation equipment either simultaneously or at different times.

Unit Cost and Subsidy for Water Harvesting Structures Size of HoldingDimension of Water Harvesting StructureTotal Unit Cost (₹)****Subsidy AmountUp to 2 Ha.30' x 30' x 10' (9000 Cft.)₹43,000.0075% of Unit Cost2 Ha to 4 Ha & above43' x 43' x 10' (18490 Cft.)₹89,000.0075% of Unit CostUnit Cost and Subsidy for Sprinkler/Drip Unit **Size of Holding****Total Unit Cost (₹)****Subsidy Amount**Up to 1.00 Ha. ₹60,000 75% of the Unit Cost1.00 to 2.00 Ha. & above ₹1,20,000 75% of the Unit Cost

1. The applicant must be a tribal grower.
2. The applicant should not have received a subsidy for Water Augmentation during the XII plan period.
3. The land records must be in the beneficiary's name.
4. These records should be certified by the Village Authority/State Government/Competent Authority.

Eligible Activities Installation of the water storage tank, open well, and irrigation equipment (sprinkler/drip) to enhance production, productivity, and quality. Location Specifications

• Water storage tank construction can be above or below ground level.
• Water augmentation structures must be on the estate or within its vicinity.

Offline application

Procedure for Claiming Subsidy

Step 1: Submission of Required Documents

The beneficiary/applicant submits the necessary documents in the prescribed format after completing the relevant activity.

Step 2: Document Scrutiny and Field Inspection

The Extension Officer examines the submitted documents and conducts a field inspection. They forward the application, physical verification report, and all relevant documents to the concerned Joint Director (Extension) or Deputy Director (Extension), either recommending eligible subsidy release or rejection.

Step 3: Review and Recommendation by Joint Director / Deputy Director

The Joint Director (Extension) or Deputy Director (Extension) thoroughly scrutinizes the documents, ensuring the admissibility of the claim. They determine and approve the applicable subsidy.

Step 4: Release of Subsidy

Upon satisfying the claim's admissibility, the Joint Director (Extension) or Deputy Director (Extension) facilitates the release of the eligible subsidy to the beneficiary through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).