Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Support to Small Growers' Collectives/ SHGs/ Cooperatives for Coffee Marketing

No, a grower who has availed subsidy under one activity/component is not eligible to claim subsidy for the same activity/component during the MIDH period unless new beneficiaries are covered.

For coffee exported directly, additional documents include an export permit with Customs endorsement, ICO certificate of origin with customs endorsement, and the Bill of Lading (BL).

For coffee marketed through auction platforms or commodity exchanges, additional documents include a registration certificate as a member of ICTA or other recognized marketing auction platform, and proof of coffee sold, attested by the auctioneers.

The required documents include the application in the prescribed format, certificate of incorporation/registration, complete member details, member-wise coffee sales details, and certificates indicating membership in the Growers' Collective/SHG/Cooperative and VAT registration certificate from the state Government commercial tax department where applicable.

The subsidy is disbursed only after the sale of coffee is completed by small growers' collectives/SHGs/Cooperatives, and it is released directly to the individual members' bank accounts through National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) in cases where the application is complete in all respects.

Small growers' collectives/SHGs/Cooperatives should furnish their claim for reimbursement along with supporting documents after marketing their coffee. The application for subsidy should be submitted to the concerned Deputy Director (Extension) during the same financial year of completing the activity.

The subsidy is [?]4.00 per kilogram of clean coffee.

Coffee marketing should be carried out either through recognized public auction platforms like the Indian Coffee Trade Association (ICTA), direct export by the organization, or through recognized Commodity Exchanges with physical delivery of coffee.

All Small Growers' Collectives, Self Help Groups (SHGs), and Cooperatives in traditional coffee-growing states are eligible.

The scheme aims to support small and tiny coffee growers in forming collectives, Self Help Groups (SHGs), or cooperatives, thus encouraging them to engage in the marketing of coffee produced through a community-based approach, with financial incentives to improve coffee quality and enhance its value.

Yes, SC/ST community growers with smaller holdings can receive additional support during the MIDH period.

The Coffee Board oversees the approval and disbursement of subsidies to eligible growers.

Small growers should market coffee in the name of their collectives/SHGs/Cooperatives through recognized channels.

Recognized auction platforms provide a transparent and efficient way to sell coffee and realize better prices.

Both individual small growers and collectives/SHGs/Cooperatives can benefit from this scheme.

This scheme is primarily aimed at traditional coffee-growing states.

The MIDH period is the timeframe during which the subsidy cannot be availed again for the same activity/component by growers who have already received it.

They can achieve better value by marketing coffee on a community-based approach and through financial incentives.

Forming collectives or SHGs helps small growers improve coffee quality and realize better prices through collective bargaining.

For direct export, documents such as an export permit, ICO certificate of origin, and Bill of Lading are needed.