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Support for Value Addition - Support to R&G units


Details


The scheme "Support for Value Addition - Support to R&G units" is a Sub-Component of the Scheme "Integrated Coffee Development Project" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This scheme aims to enhance the quality of coffee products and achieve value addition through the introduction of improved technologies in roasting, grinding, and packaging which will result in boosting domestic coffee consumption and entrepreneurship in the coffee sector, especially in the non-traditional areas.


Benefits


  1. 1.Roasting Units, Gourmet roasting units 1Kg to 10Kg/batch, and small roasting units with a capacity of less than 25 kg capacity are eligible for subsidy support of 40% of the machinery cost with a ceiling of ₹10,00,000.
  2. 2.For the SHGs, women entrepreneurs, SC/ ST, Minorities, and differently-abled beneficiaries, subsidy support is @50% of the machinery cost with a ceiling of ₹10,00,000.
  3. 3.Support for gourmet roaster units would enable the roasting of specialized blends in smaller quantities. This may also help to encourage a large number of small players/ new entrepreneurs to take up this venture in non-traditional coffee-drinking areas.


Eligiblity


  1. 1.The applicants should be individual units, Partnership firms, self-help groups (SHG)/ Growers’ collectives interested in establishing coffee roasting units.
  2. 2.The Scheme is applicable only for the establishment of new R&G units.
  3. 3.The applicant’s unit must hold a valid business license from the respective statutory authorities.

Components Eligible for Subsidy

For New R&G Units: The roasting, grinding, and packaging machinery in any of the following combinations are eligible for subsidy -
  1. a. Roasting machine, grinding machine, and packaging machine.
  2. b. Roasting machine and packaging machine.
  3. c. Grinding machine and Packaging machine
The Subsidy scheme is not applicable for similar machinery or for more than one (Roasting, Grinding and Packaging) machinery of each type.

Priority

Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, provided they are complete and subject to fund availability.


Exclusions


  1. 1.The applicants who have availed subsidy in the XI, XII, and MTF plan periods are not eligible.
  2. 2.The Scheme does NOT apply to R&G units/establishments installed and commissioned before the scheme notification (No. Res/CQD/R&G/2022-23/04) date of 07-04-2022.
  3. 3.The scheme is not applicable for the up-gradation of existing facilities.


Application Process


Offline

  1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
  2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
  3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the following address: The Divisional Head - Coffee Quality Division, Coffee Board, No.1, Dr Ambedkar Veedhi, Via., email: hdqc.coffeeboard@nic.in / hdqccoffeeboard@gmail.com.

Post-Application Processes


  1. Step 1: Scrutiny and Feasibility Assessment The applicant's provided information undergoes scrutiny, and physical inspection occurs based on necessity. Coffee Board officers conduct feasibility assessments on a case-by-case basis.
  2. Step 2: Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning Coffee machinery procurement, installation, and commissioning are permitted upon receipt of the Feasibility Report from the Coffee Board. This responsibility lies with the applicants.
  3. Step 3: Submission of Support Claim Application Upon successful installation and commissioning of R&G machinery, the applicant submits the support claim application for the establishment of the R&G unit. A physical site inspection is conducted. If the application is deemed unfit for approval, the reasons are communicated to the applicant.
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Documents Required


  1. 1.Copy of the blueprint/layout plan for the proposed Research and Grant unit/facility.
  2. 2.Copy of the Photo identity like Aadhaar or Ration card or Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or Passport or Driving License or Election Photo Identity Card, etc.
  3. 3.Original copy of Tax Invoice / Cash Bill issued by the supplier.
  4. 4.Attested copies of Bills in support of freight/installation/commissioning charges and insurance (if included in the total cost).
  5. 5.Copy of warranty certificate.
  6. 6.Notarized Copy of the lease agreement/rent agreement/ownership document in respect of the shop/building premises.
  7. 7.Copy of license from municipal authorities.
  8. 8.Copy of the Bank passbook of the applicant containing the information such as: Name of the Bank and Branch address, Account Holder Name, Account No, Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) code.
  9. 9.Photographs of the new machinery installed for which subsidy is claimed.
  10. 10.In the case of Scheduled Caste (SC) /Scheduled Tribe (ST) and differently-abled category beneficiaries applying individually, caste/community/disability certificate (with a disability of 40% and above) issued by the competent authority.