Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme 2026

This scheme helps tribal coffee farmers in the North East boost the productivity of their existing coffee Read More... plants through gap filling and better farming techniques. Read less

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If you're a tribal coffee grower in the North East and looking to improve your farm's output, this government scheme might be just what you need. Launched by the Coffee Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, it's all about making your current coffee plants more productive.

What Is This Scheme?

The 'Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee' is designed to enhance the yield from your existing coffee gardens. It focuses on filling in any empty spaces with new plants (gap filling) or revitalizing older ones (rejuvenation). The scheme also supports you in adopting better cultivation methods.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This program is specifically for tribal growers in the North Eastern Region of India who own land and wish to improve their coffee cultivation.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By providing financial support and guidance, this scheme aims to increase coffee productivity in the North East. This helps growers adopt advanced techniques like proper composting, plant care, shade management, and pest control, leading to better quality coffee and improved incomes.

Objective

This scheme helps tribal coffee farmers in the North East boost the productivity of their existing coffee plants through gap filling and better farming techniques.

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

Sources and references

Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a tribal grower.
Your land should not have received consolidation subsidy during the XII Plan period.
The land records must be in your name.
You need to provide official land records or a certified certificate proving your possession of the land.
Any new plants you use for gap filling or consolidation must be sourced exclusively from the Coffee Board.

How To Apply

To apply for this scheme and receive the subsidy, you generally need to follow these steps:

Obtain Application Form: Download and fill the application and self-declaration form in duplicate from the prescribed format. You can find this at this link.
Gather Documents: Collect all the necessary documents as listed in the 'Documents Required' section.
Submit Application: Submit the filled application form along with all required documents to the relevant Extension Office of the Coffee Board.
Verification: The Extension Office will scrutinize your documents. SLO/JLO Offices will conduct field inspections and report on your claim. The Village Authority, State Government Authority, or a Competent Authority will verify your land records.
Release of Subsidy: If your claim is approved, the first installment will be released to your bank account. After meeting the conditions for the second installment, the remaining amount will be disbursed.

Documents Required

You'll need different documents depending on which installment of the subsidy you're applying for:

For the 1st Installment:

Completed application and self-declaration form (in duplicate). You can download the prescribed format from here.
A copy of your photo identity proof. This can be your Driving License, Ration Card, Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC), Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card.
Proof of land ownership.
Your bank account details, including the account number, bank name, branch, and IFSC code.

For the 2nd Installment:

The same application and self-declaration form (in duplicate) as required for the first installment.

Official Sources:

For the application form and more details, please refer to the official notification:

Scheme Guidelines and Application Form

FAQ’s

What happens if there isn't enough money available in a specific year to pay out the eligible subsidy?

If funds aren't available in a particular year, the release of your eligible subsidy will depend on the fund availability for that year.

Can I get subsidy if my land already received consolidation support in the past?

No, your land area becomes ineligible for subsidy if it has already received consolidation subsidy during the XII Plan period.

What steps should I take to claim the subsidy after my coffee plants have been filled or rejuvenated?

You need to submit a filled application and self-declaration form, along with identity proof, land ownership proof, and bank details for the first installment. For the second installment, you'll submit the same application form.

How long do I have to wait to claim the second part of the subsidy?

You can apply for the second installment of the subsidy during the second year after you've filled any vacancies in your coffee plants.

What is the unit cost and subsidy percentage for this scheme?

The unit cost is ₹60,000 per hectare. The scheme provides a subsidy of 50% of this unit cost, meaning you can receive up to ₹30,000 per hectare.

Are there specific types of plants I must use for gap filling?

Yes, you must get your seed material for gap filling or consolidation exclusively from the Coffee Board.

What if I provide wrong information when applying for the subsidy?

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

How is the subsidy money actually given to the growers?

The subsidy is disbursed in two installments. The first payment is 60% of the approved subsidy, and the second payment is the remaining 40%.

Which government bodies help verify my land records for the subsidy?

Your land records will be verified and certified by the Village Authority, the State Government Authority, or any other Competent Authority.

What identification proofs are accepted for the subsidy application?

You can use copies of your Driving License, Ration Card, Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC), Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card as proof of identity.

What role does the local Coffee Board Extension Office play in this process?

The Extension Office is your point of contact for submitting documents, getting your application checked, and receiving recommendations for your subsidy claim.

What are the risks if I try to influence officials or offer rewards for the subsidy?

Attempting to offer rewards or coerce officials is considered unethical. Such practices can lead to your application being rejected outright or facing legal action for subsidy recovery.

How does the subsidy get credited to my account?

After your claim is confirmed as eligible, the Joint Director (Extn.) or Deputy Director (Extn.) will release the subsidy amount directly to your bank account using EFT/RTGS/NEFT methods.