What you get
Scale of Subsidy | 40% of the unit cost, with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000 per beneficiary for all the components put together under the water augmentation scheme. | Additional Support for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Community | Coffee growers belonging to the SC/ST community with a coffee holding size of up to 4.00 hectares are eligible for an extra 10% of the unit cost, with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000 per beneficiary for all the components put together under the water augmentation scheme. | Mode of Payment | The Deputy Director (Extn.), after confirming the admissibility of the claim, will sanction the eligible subsidy and release the amount to the bank account of the applicant through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), or National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT). | Details of Unit Cost & Subsidy Amount for Water Storage Tank Applicable to Different Sized Holdings | NOTE: | - The Recommended Capacity of Water Tank (L x B x H) is in “Cubic Feet”. | - The Size of the Holding is in “Hectare”. | - The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount is in Rupees (₹). | - Size of Holding: Up to 1.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 30' x 30' x 10' (9000); Unit Cost: ₹43,000; Subsidy: ₹17,200 | - Size of Holding: > 1 up to 2.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 43' x 43' x 10' (18490); Unit Cost: ₹89,000; Subsidy: ₹35,600 | - Size of Holding: > 2 up to 3.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 53' x 53' x 10' (28090); Unit Cost: ₹136,000; Subsidy: ₹54,400 | - Size of Holding: > 3 up to 4.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 60' x 60' x 10' (36000); Unit Cost: ₹174,000; Subsidy: ₹69,600 | - Size of Holding: > 4 up to 5.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 68' x 68' x 10' (46240); Unit Cost: ₹224,000; Subsidy: ₹89,600 | - Size of Holding: > 5 up to 6.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 75' x 75' x 10' (56250); Unit Cost: ₹273,000; Subsidy: ₹109,200 | - Size of Holding: > 6 up to 7.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 81' x 81' x 10' (65610); Unit Cost: ₹318,000; Subsidy: ₹127,200 | - Size of Holding: > 7 up to 8.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 87' x 87' x 10' (75690); Unit Cost: ₹367,000; Subsidy: ₹146,800 | - Size of Holding: > 8 up to 9.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 92' x 92' x 10' (84640); Unit Cost: ₹411,000; Subsidy: ₹164,400 | - Size of Holding: > 9 up to 10.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 96' x 96' x 10' (92160); Unit Cost: ₹447,000; Subsidy: ₹178,800 | Details of Unit Cost & Subsidy Amount for Sprinkler/drip Irrigation Equipment Applicable to Different Size of Holdings: | NOTE: | - The “Category” is in “Hectare”. | - The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount are in Rupees (₹). | - Category: Up to 1.00; Unit Cost: ₹60,000; Subsidy: ₹24,000 | - Category: > 1 up to 2.00; Unit Cost: ₹120,000; Subsidy: ₹48,000 | - Category: > 2 up to 3.00; Unit Cost: ₹180,000; Subsidy: ₹72,000 | - Category: > 3 up to 4.00; Unit Cost: ₹240,000; Subsidy: ₹96,000 | - Category: > 4 up to 5.00; Unit Cost: ₹300,000; Subsidy: ₹120,000 | - Category: > 5 up to 6.00; Unit Cost: ₹360,000; Subsidy: ₹144,000 | - Category: > 6 up to 7.00; Unit Cost: ₹420,000; Subsidy: ₹168,000 | - Category: > 7 up to 8.00; Unit Cost: ₹460,000; Subsidy: ₹184,000 | - Category: > 8 up to 9.00; Unit Cost: ₹520,000; Subsidy: ₹208,000 | - Category: > 9 up to 10.00; Unit Cost: ₹580,000; Subsidy: ₹232,000 | Details of the Unit Cost and Subsidy for Open Well/ Ring Well | Activities: Open well or Ring well with or without pump for a depth of 30 feet; Unit Cost: ₹ 75,000/- per unit; Subsidy: ₹ 30,000/- | NOTE: The growers are at liberty to (a) execute water storage structures of any dimension and or (b) purchase sprinkler units, as per their requirement. However, the quantum of subsidy shall be applicable based on the unit cost for each holding category indicated in the above tables or based on the actual cost, whichever is less.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the minimum depth recommended for an open well/ring well with or without a pump?
The recommended depth is 30 feet.
What is the unit cost for open well/ring well activities?
The unit cost for open well/ring well activities is [?]75,000 per unit.
Can growers choose to execute water storage structures of any dimension?
Yes, growers can execute structures of any dimension based on their requirements, and the subsidy will be applicable based on unit cost or actual cost, whichever is less.
What is the unit cost for sprinkler/drip irrigation equipment for different holding sizes?
The unit cost varies for different categories of holdings, ranging from [?]60,000 to [?]580,000.
How is the subsidy amount released to the beneficiaries?
The Deputy Director (Extn) releases the subsidy amount directly to the bank account of the applicant through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), RTGS, or NEFT.
Is there additional support for the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) community?
Yes, SC/ST community growers with coffee holdings up to 4 hectares are eligible for an extra 10% subsidy, with a ceiling of [?]2,50,000.
What is the scale of subsidy for water storage tanks for different holding sizes?
Subsidies range from 40% of the unit cost up to [?]2,50,000 for different holding sizes.
What documents are required to obtain a Feasibility Report?
Documents include a filled and signed application, Aadhaar card, proof of land ownership, rough sketch of the estate, quotation for machinery/equipment, and more.
What is the procedure for claiming the subsidy?
Applicants should submit the subsidy claim to the jurisdictional Coffee Board office, which involves document scrutiny, field inspection, and approval by the Deputy Director (Extn).
What should growers ensure before commencing any activities related to the scheme?
Growers should obtain the Technical Feasibility Report (TFR) before starting any activities related to the scheme.
Are non-tribal coffee growers in Non-Traditional Areas eligible for this subsidy?
Yes, non-tribal coffee growers in Non-Traditional Areas with coffee holdings of up to 10 hectares are also eligible for this subsidy.
Where should water augmentation infrastructure be created?
It should be created either within the coffee estate or in its vicinity, depending on the water source. The land for this purpose should be in the name of the grower or their family members.
When do growers become eligible for the same water augmentation activity again if they have previously benefited from the subsidy?
Growers become eligible for the same activity from the 11th year onwards after benefiting from the subsidy.
Is it possible to combine subsidies for different water augmentation activities?
Subsidy may be availed for any one of the water harvesting structures combined with any one of the irrigation equipment during the MTF period.
Can a grower avail the subsidy for the same activity more than once during the Multi-Year Thrust Plan (MTF) period?
No, a grower who has availed the subsidy for a specific activity/component cannot avail it again during the MTF period unless new beneficiaries are included.
What specific purposes is the subsidy applicable for?
The subsidy is applicable for water harvesting structures (e.g., water storage tanks, open wells, or ring wells) and procurement of irrigation equipment, including sprinkler or drip systems.
Who is eligible to apply for this subsidy?
Individual growers, joint ownerships, or family members applying jointly (limited to mother, father, wife, and children) with coffee holdings of up to 10 hectares are eligible.