Name of the Scheme – Coffee Development Programme in Northeastern Region: Expansion of Coffee
Department – Land resources
The scheme “Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee” 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 facilitate afforestation in the Jhum lands and help settle the tribals on a permanent footing.
Unit Cost: ₹1,00,000/per hectare.
Scale of Subsidy: 50% of the Unit Cost, i.e., ₹50,000/per hectare.
Release of Subsidy: In two installments
- 1st installment: 60% of the unit cost
- 2nd installment: 40% of the unit cost
Procedure for Payment of Subsidy to the Grower
The Joint Director (Extn.) / Deputy Director (Extn.) after confirming the admissibility of the claim will release the 1st and 2nd installments of the eligible subsidy amount, as the case may be, to the grower’s bank account EFT/RTGS/NEFT.
- The applicant should be a tribal grower.
- The applicant’s area should be suitable for coffee cultivation as per the opinion of the Coffee Board’s officers.
- The applicant should procure the seed material from the Coffee Board only.
Are there any particular objectives or strategies in place to promote afforestation in Jhum lands as part of this program?
The primary objective of this scheme is to facilitate afforestation in Jhum lands and support tribal communities in establishing a permanent settlement. The scheme may have specific strategies to achieve afforestation goals.
What is the unit cost allocated for this program, and how does the subsidy factor into it?
The unit cost for this program is ₹1,00,000 per hectare, and the subsidy covers 50% of this unit cost, which amounts to ₹50,000 per hectare.
Is there a specific requirement regarding where the seed material should be procured from, and if so, what is it?
The seed material should be procured exclusively from the Coffee Board as specified by this scheme.
What are the eligibility criteria for individuals or groups seeking to benefit from this program, particularly in terms of tribal growers?
Tribal growers are eligible for this scheme, provided that the area is suitable for coffee cultivation, the land records are in the beneficiary’s name, and the beneficiary furnishes duly certified land records or possession certificates from relevant authorities.
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