Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation

DETAILS 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. BENEFITS 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 Holding Dimension of Water Harvesting Structure Total Unit Cost (₹) Subsidy Amount Up to 2 Ha. 30' x 30' x 10' (9000 Cft.) ₹43,000.00 75% of Unit Cost 2 Ha to 4 Ha & above 43' x 43' x 10' (18490 Cft.) ₹89,000.00 75% of Unit Cost Unit 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 Cost 1.00 to 2.00 Ha. & above ₹1,20,000 75% of the Unit Cost ELIGIBILITY The applicant must be a tribal grower. The applicant should not have received a subsidy for Water Augmentation during the XII plan period. The land records must be in the beneficiary's name. 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.