Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers
75% subsidy on coffee baby pulpers · up to ₹12,000/unit · NE tribal growers
Tribal coffee growers in Northeast India can receive a 75% subsidy on buying a baby pulper — a small machine that processes coffee cherries to improve quality and fetch better prices. Each grower is eligible for one unit; the subsidy covers 75% of actual cost or ₹16,000, whichever is lower. Apply through your Coffee Board Extension Officer.
About This Scheme
Tribal coffee growers in Northeast India can receive a 75% subsidy on buying a baby pulper — a small machine that processes coffee cherries to improve quality and fetch better prices. Each grower is eligible for one unit; the subsidy covers 75% of actual cost or ₹16,000, whichever is lower. Apply through your Coffee Board Extension Officer.
Full official description
The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers" is a Sub-Component of the Scheme "Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This scheme aims to facilitate the improvement of the quality of coffee produced by growers by encouraging them to establish infrastructure for quality enhancement and obtain certification for their coffees, enabling them to earn better returns. This involves three main activities: supply of pulpers, construction of cement drying yards, and eco-certification of coffee holdings.
Benefits
- 75% subsidy on baby pulper cost (actual cost or ₹16,000 per unit, whichever is lower)
- Maximum subsidy: up to ₹12,000 per grower
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Pulper subsidies signal that the government wants to drive coffee wet-processing at source — a clear market signal for startups offering connected IoT sensors, quality testing kits, or premium coffee sourcing directly from tribal NE producers.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a tribal coffee grower in the North Eastern Region
- Only one unit per grower
- Must NOT have received this benefit during the 12th Five Year Plan period
Exclusions
- Not available to growers who received this benefit during the XII Plan period
How to Apply
- The Coffee Board's Extension Officer identifies eligible growers and collects applications in the prescribed format along with land records and 25% of the unit cost.
- The Extension Officer compiles a beneficiary list and submits it to the Deputy Director (Extension), who consolidates regional requirements.
- The Joint Director (Extension), Guwahati, completes the tendering process and places an order with the approved manufacturer.
- Extension Officers inspect the delivered machinery at growers' fields and submit a physical verification report.
- Supplier payment is processed after inspection confirmation; subsidy is credited to the grower's account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Village Authority in certifying land records?
The Village Authority certifies the land records or possession certificate required for the application process.
What actions are taken against applicants resorting to coercion or providing false information?
Applications engaging in coercion or furnishing false information face rejection, and legal action is initiated for subsidy recovery with applicable interest.
Can beneficiaries apply for more than one unit under this scheme?
No, each eligible tribal grower is entitled to only one unit.
How does the scheme support growers in obtaining better returns?
By encouraging the establishment of infrastructure for quality enhancement and obtaining certification, enabling growers to earn better returns for their coffee.
What is the stipulated timeframe for the submission of applications and acceptance for eligible subsidies?
The release of eligible subsidy depends on fund availability during a specific year, and there is no automatic entitlement upon application submission.
Could you explain the role of the Deputy Director (Extn.) in the beneficiary list compilation?
The Deputy Director consolidates regional requirements, reviewing the list compiled by Extension Officers before forwarding it to the Joint Director (Extn.), Guwahati.
How are Extension Officers involved in the scheme's implementation after the tendering process?
They conduct machinery inspections at growers' fields and submit physical verification reports for payment processing.
What is the significance of the condition for manufacturers to supply pulpers by October?
It ensures timely delivery of pulpers to growers, enhancing the effectiveness of the scheme.
How is the financial sanction obtained after the tendering process?
The Joint Director (Extension), Guwahati, secures financial sanction from the Competent Authority to proceed with the order placement.
Can you provide details on the amendment to the scheme?
The Coffee Board reserves the right to amend terms and conditions based on fund availability, and applications resorting to coercion or providing false information will be rejected with legal consequences.
What documents are required during the application process?
Proof of Grower's Registration and certified land records/possession certificate in the beneficiary's name.
What is the role of the Joint Director (Extension), Guwahati, in the scheme implementation?
The Joint Director completes the tendering process, obtains financial sanction, and places orders with manufacturers for pulpers to be supplied by October.
How is the procurement of baby pulpers handled?
If procured by the State Government/Other Agencies, the Extension Officer collects beneficiary details and 25% of the unit cost.
What is the unit cost for the baby pulper, and how much subsidy is provided?
The unit cost is the actual cost or [?]16,000 per unit, with a subsidy covering 75% of the unit cost.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Proof of grower's registration with the Coffee Board
- Land records or possession certificate certified by Village Authority, State Government, or Competent Authority