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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Documents Required
- Copy of the blueprint/layout plan for the proposed Research and Grant unit/facility.
- 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.
- Original copy of Tax Invoice / Cash Bill issued by the supplier.
- Attested copies of Bills in support of freight/installation/commissioning charges and insurance (if included in the total cost).
- Copy of warranty certificate.
- Notarized Copy of the lease agreement/rent agreement/ownership document in respect of the shop/building premises.
- Copy of license from municipal authorities.
- 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.
- Photographs of the new machinery installed for which subsidy is claimed.
- 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.
Eligibility
- The applicants should be individual units, Partnership firms, self-help groups (SHG)/ Growers’ collectives interested in establishing coffee roasting units.
- The Scheme is applicable only for the establishment of new R&G units.
- The applicant’s unit must hold a valid business license from the respective statutory authorities.
Application Process
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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).
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.
FAQs
How are applications prioritized?
Applications are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to fund availability.
Can already existing units upgrade using this scheme?
No, the scheme is exclusively for the establishment of new R&G units, not for upgrading existing facilities.