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Coir Vikas Yojana- Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme

Coir processing units across India can receive a 25% capital subsidy on new plant and machinery for setting up new coir units or upgrading existing ones, up to a maximum of ₹2.5 crore per unit. The grant is paid as a reimbursement after production starts. Apply online via the Coir Board portal at coirservices.gov.in.

Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises For: Infra Official Source

About This Scheme

Full official description

The scheme “Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme (CITUS)” is a component of the “Coir Vikas Yojana” and the scheme was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India. The objectives of this component are:

To provide modern infrastructure facilities to the production units resulting in improvement of productivity and quality.
To support the establishment of new 'State-of-the-Art' Coir Processing Units.
To spread the industry to potential areas.
To promote enhanced utilization of available raw materials.
To create more employment opportunities, especially for women in rural areas.
To attract new generation entrepreneurs to the industry.
To modernize the existing coir units.
To promote the development and installation of information technology including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
To support the production of high-value customer-oriented products.
To make the Coir Industry integrated and competitive with modern technologies.
To facilitate the adoption of eco-friendly production techniques.
To achieve the target of a pollution-free coir industry with technological advancements.

Nodal Agency:

Coir Board, Kochi, will be the Nodal Agency for the implementation of CITUS. The component will be implemented through the Regional/Sub-regional offices of the Coir Board. Technical interventions, wherever necessary, will be provided by Central Coir Research Institute (CCRI), Kalavoor, and Central Institute of Coir Technology (CICT), Bangalore, and other institutes engaged in the development and promotion of the coir industry.

Benefits

25% capital subsidy on the cost of eligible new plant and machinery
Maximum subsidy: ₹2.5 crore per coir unit/project
Released as reimbursement (via Direct Benefit Transfer) after the unit installs machinery and commences production

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Must be a new coir production/processing unit (individuals, partnerships, SHGs, co-operatives, or small/medium enterprises) interested in value-added coir products where coir is the dominant fiber
OR an existing unit registered with the Coir Board and holding Udyam Aadhaar, seeking modernization — must have at least 5 years of successful operation before applying for modernization
Must NOT have availed any Central Government subsidy under PMEGP, CUY, DPI, or TUF for the same purpose
Investment must stay within MSME Act limits for small and medium enterprises

How to Apply

Online

Steps for availing assistance:

Step 01: Submit a Detailed project report (DPR) in the prescribed format to the nearest ROs/SROs of the Board through online. Step 02: Obtain the In-Principle Approval (IPA) for the project from the Board Step 03: Procure the plant & machinery as per the approval Step 04: Erect the machinery and establish the unit Step 05: Obtain Udhyog Aadhaar Step 06: Register the unit in Coir Board Step 07: Commence the production Step 08: Submit the applications within one year after starting the production

For modernization:

The units which have Coir Board registration and have successfully completed 5 years after commencement of production, can apply for availing assistance under this component.

Stage 1 - New Login Registration

Step 01: Click on the link "Apply Now" of the CITUS Scheme. Step 02: Click on the link "New Login Registration" in the Login. Step 03: Enter Name, Aadhaar Number, email and Mobile Phone Number as per the format given on the screen Step 04: PAN number, email, and Mobile Phone Number once entered cannot be changed later in the application form. Step 05: Now you should select a secret question from the pull-down menu and then type your answer in the next field. Note down the secret question and the answer immediately. Step 06: You should now choose your User Name (minimum 8 characters and maximum 15 characters, numbers are allowed and no special characters are allowed). Step 07: Enter the Given Security PIN displayed on the screen. Step 08: You can now finalize the above details by clicking the CONFIRM Button. Remember, the email-id already used by anyone else for online application submission cannot be used again. Step 09: Immediately you will receive your username and password by email/SMS. Note: In the Future, all communications will be sent to this email and Mobile Number Only

Stage-2 Submit Detailed Project Report (DPR):

Step 01: In the login, type your user name and password received through email/SMS and click "Sign In" Step 02: Immediately you will be asked to change your password. Here you should set a new password and confirm it. Remember, the password is case-sensitive and the password should contain a minimum 8 characters. Step 03: After successful login, You will be redirected to your Home Page. Step 04: Expand the Scheme CITUS by clicking on the + symbol Step 05: Click on the Link Detailed project Report and fill the Report as per the given Format Step 06: After submitting the Form, you will get a registration Number. Step 07: You will receive an SMS/email when the Coir Board Approves/Rejects your DPR (IPA) so that you can submit an online Application.

Stage - 3 Application status:

You can check your application status on the website by login to your Home Page with your username and Password.
Keep visiting your home page of www.coirservices.gov.in for the latest developments in your application

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CITUS Scheme?

The scheme "Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme (CITUS)" is a component of the "Coir Vikas Yojana". The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India for providing modern infrastructure facilities to the production units resulting in improvement of productivity and quality.

What is the objective of this scheme?

The objectives of this component are: To provide modern infrastructure facilities to the production units resulting in improvement of productivity and quality. To support the establishment of new 'State-of-the-Art' Coir Processing Units. To spread the industry to potential areas. To promote enhanced utilization of available raw materials. To create more employment opportunities, especially for women in rural areas. To attract new generation entrepreneurs to the industry. To modernize the existing coir units. To promote the development and installation of information technology including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). To support the production of high-value customer-oriented products. To make the Coir Industry integrated and competitive with modern technologies. To facilitate the adoption of eco-friendly production techniques. To achieve the target of a pollution-free coir industry with technological advancements.

Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?

Coir Board, Kochi

Who are eligible for the assistance under the scheme CITUS?

Assistance will be available to entrepreneurs in the categories of individuals/partnership firms, SHGs, Associations, enterprises from small scale / medium / co-operative/ private sector / public sector, interested for production of value added coir /coir blended items, where coir is the dominant fiber by setting up new coir unit or upgrading the existing unit.

Is it necessary for Coir Unit to register with the Coir Board?

Yes, all coir production/processing units registered with the Coir Board under Coir Industry (Registration) Rules, 2008, and having Udyog Aadhaar are eligible to apply for financial assistance for modernization under this scheme.

What is the nature of assistance which is provided under scheme?

The financial assistance shall be 25% of the cost of admissible items of Plant and Machinery procured by the Coir units. The upper ceiling of the financial assistance will be [?]2.50 crore per coir unit/project.

What is the purpose of providing financial assistance?

All eligible Coir units under the component will be entitled to get financial assistance for the procurement of eligible Plants and Machinery for modernization, upgradation, and/or establishing a new unit on making an application in the prescribed format for the purpose.

How the financial assistance will be paid under the scheme?

The financial assistance will be payable only in Indian Rupees in India through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode and Public Finance Management System (PFMS) as reimbursement of the amount invested.

Which types of entrepreneurs are not eligible for assistance?

The financial assistance under this component will be available to entrepreneurs who have not availed of any Central Government subsidy under PMEGP, CUY, DPI, TUF, etc. for the same purpose.

How to apply for the scheme?

Submit a Detailed project report (DPR) in the prescribed format to the nearest ROs/SROs of the Board through online.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

Apply on myScheme.gov.in

Documents Required

Udyog Aadhar Number
Details of Registration under Coir Board Registration Rules 2008
PAN & Aadhaar Number of the Applicant
Detailed Project Report
If the Partnership concerned, the registered partnership deed is attested by a notary.
If Company, copies of the Registration Certificate from Registrar of Companies and Memorandum of Association & Articles of Association.
If Co-operative Society, a copy of the registration certificate issued by the competent authority/Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
If NGO/ SHG, a copy of the registration certificate issued by the competent authority may be attached.
In the case of Procurement of Machinery, Attested copies of bills, payment receipts, performance guarantee from the machinery manufacturer, documents from the electricity authority, and validation certificate from a Chartered accountant are to be attached.
Details of IPA received from Coir Board
Details of commencement of production
Bank account details
Copy of the sanction letter and techno financial appraisal of the bank /financial institution
Certificate to be issued by Chartered Accountant
An undertaking to the effect that the applicant has neither applied for nor availed of assistance under these programmes/components will have to be furnished while applying for assistance.
If original documents are pledged with banks, the copies, duly attested by the Manager of the bank, have to be submitted with the application for assistance.
Any other document, as required