Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: \Small Cardamom Replanting/New Planting: For Kerala & Tamilnadu

The scheme “Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom – Small Cardamom Replanting/New Planting for Kerala & Tamil Nadu” is implemented by the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The scheme aims to motivate growers to improve production and productivity through the systematic replanting of diseased, old, and senile plantations, along with area expansion initiatives, as per the modalities and guidelines approved by the Competent Authority for the 15th Finance Commission period (2021–22 to 2025–26).

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.
2. Individual registered cardamom growers having a land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha.
3. 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.
4. The plant population is minimum 1100 Nos. per ha.
5. 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.

1. The applicant should belong to Kerala or Tamil Nadu and undertake Small Cardamom replanting/new planting activities under the scheme.
2. 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.

Online application

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.

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Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.

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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.