Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme 2026

This scheme helps tribal coffee growers in North Eastern India boost their farm productivity by filling gaps, Read More... revitalizing old plants, and adopting better cultivation methods. Read less

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Looking to improve your coffee farm in the North East? The Indian government, through the Coffee Board, has a programme designed to help tribal growers enhance their yield and farm health.

What Is This Scheme?

This programme, officially named "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee," is part of a larger project by the Coffee Board. Its main goal is to make existing coffee plantations more productive. This is achieved by planting new saplings where needed, rejuvenating older plants, and encouraging improved farming practices. Think of it as giving your coffee plants a fresh start and the best care to grow better.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme is specifically for tribal coffee growers. If you are a tribal farmer involved in coffee cultivation in the North Eastern Region, this programme is for you. However, there are a couple of important points to keep in mind: your land should not have received consolidation subsidy in the past XII Plan period, and you must own or have documented possession of the land you are cultivating.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Coffee cultivation plays a vital role in the economy and livelihoods of many in India, especially in the North East. This scheme aims to address challenges faced by growers, such as old, less productive plants and the need for modern farming techniques. By providing financial support and encouraging best practices, it helps improve the quality and quantity of coffee produced, leading to better income for the farmers and strengthening the regional coffee industry.

Objective

This scheme helps tribal coffee growers in North Eastern India boost their farm productivity by filling gaps, revitalizing old plants, and adopting better cultivation methods.

Benefits

Agri-Clinics -Agri-Clinics are envisaged to provide expert advice and services to farmers on various aspects to enhance the productivity of crops/animals and increase the incomes of farmers. Agri-Clinics provide support in the following areas:

Soil health

Cropping practices

Plant protection

Crop insurance post-harvest technology clinical services for animals, feed and fodder management prices of various crops in the market, etc.

Agri-Business Centres -Agri-Business Centres are commercial units of agri-ventures established by trained agriculture professionals. These ventures may include maintenance and custom hiring of farm equipment, sale of inputs, and other services in agriculture and allied areas, including post-harvest management and market linkages for income generation and entrepreneurship development.The scheme covers full financial support for training and handholding, provision of loans, and credit-linked back-end composite subsidy.Project activities -

Extension consultancy services

Soil and water quality cum inputs testing laboratories (with Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers)

Pest surveillance, diagnostic and control services

Maintenance, repairs, and custom hiring of agricultural implements and machinery including micro-irrigation systems (sprinkler and drip)

Agri Service Centres include the three activities mentioned above (Group Activity).

Seed Processing Units

Micro-propagation through Plant Tissue Culture Labs and Hardening Units

Setting up of Vermiculture units, production of bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and bio-control agents.

Setting up of Apiaries (bee-keeping) and honey & bee products' processing units

Provision of Extension Consultancy Services

Hatcheries and production of fish fingerlings for aquaculture

Provision of livestock health cover, setting up veterinary dispensaries & services including frozen semen banks and liquid nitrogen supply

Setting up of Information Technology Kiosks in rural areas for access to various agriculture-related portals

Feed Processing and testing units

Value Addition Centres

Setting up of Cool Chain from the farm level onwards (Group Activity)

Retail marketing outlets for processed agri-products

Rural marketing dealerships of farm inputs and outputs

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must belong to a tribal community.
Land that has already received consolidation subsidy during the XII Plan period cannot be considered for this scheme.
The land records must be in the applicant's name.
Applicants need to provide their land records or a certified certificate proving possession of the land.
When filling gaps or consolidating existing plants, the seed material must be exclusively purchased from the Coffee Board.

How To Apply

To apply for this scheme, you will need to submit an application in the prescribed format. The process typically involves:

Download Application Form: Obtain the application and self-declaration form from the official Coffee Board website or their offices. You can find the prescribed format at: Prescribed Format Link.
Fill and Submit: Complete the application form in duplicate and submit it along with all the required documents.
Verification: Your application and documents will be verified by the relevant Coffee Board Extension Offices.
Field Inspection: Field officers will conduct inspections to confirm the details and eligibility.
Subsidy Release: If your claim is approved, the subsidy installments will be released directly to your bank account.

For the 2nd installment, a separate application will be required during the second year after gap filling.

Documents Required

Here's what you generally need to submit when applying for the subsidy:

For Claiming the 1st Installment:

Completed Application and Self Declaration form (in duplicate), as per the prescribed format.
Proof of your identity with a photo. Acceptable documents include a copy of your Driving License, Ration Card, Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC), Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card.
Documents proving your ownership of the land.
Your bank account details, including the account number, bank name, branch name, and IFSC code.

For Claiming the 2nd Installment:

The same Application and Self Declaration form (in duplicate) as required for the 1st installment.

FAQ’s

What proof of land ownership is accepted for this scheme?

You need to provide your land records or a certified possession certificate to prove you own or possess the land you are applying for.

If I provided incorrect details, what are the consequences?

Providing wrong information can lead to legal action for recovery of the subsidy amount, along with applicable interest.

How many installments will I receive the subsidy in?

The subsidy is paid in two installments: the first one is 60% of the total eligible amount, and the second one is the remaining 40%.

Can I use any kind of seed material for my coffee plants?

No, for gap filling or consolidation, you must exclusively get your seed material from the Coffee Board.

Is there a specific time to apply for the second subsidy installment?

Yes, you should submit your application for the second installment during the second year, after you have completed the gap filling process.

What if there aren't enough funds available in a particular year?

The release of the subsidy depends on the availability of funds during that financial year.

What happens if I try to influence officials for the subsidy?

If you resort to unfair means like offering rewards or pressuring officials, your application might be rejected outright, or you could face legal action to recover the subsidy.

How much financial assistance can a farmer get from this programme?

Eligible farmers can receive a subsidy of ₹30,000 per hectare, which is 50% of the total unit cost.

What is the main aim of the 'Consolidation of Coffee' programme?

The scheme's primary goal is to improve the productivity of existing coffee farms in the North East by rejuvenating old plants and implementing better farming techniques.

Which authorities help verify land records for this scheme?

The Village Authority, State Government Authority, or any Competent Authority is responsible for certifying that the beneficiary possesses the land records.

Does the Coffee Board's Extension Office play a role in my subsidy claim?

Yes, the Extension Office is involved in receiving your documents, checking them, and making recommendations for your subsidy claim.

What is the calculation basis for the subsidy amount?

The subsidy is calculated as 50% of the unit cost, which amounts to ₹30,000 for every hectare of eligible coffee land.

What's the difference between the 1st and 2nd installment amounts?

The first installment covers 60% of the total subsidy, and the second installment covers the remaining 40%.

Can land that received similar subsidy during the XII Plan period apply now?

No, land areas that were already covered by a consolidation subsidy during the XII Plan period are not eligible for this scheme during the current MTF period.