About this agriculture scheme
Farmers in India can apply for cash subsidies for water augmentation in coffee plantations. The subsidy can be up to Rs. 2,50,000. Applications are ongoing and must be submitted online.
The ‘Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation’ scheme aims to enhance coffee production by improving water supply in traditional areas. It is managed by the Coffee Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
This scheme provides financial assistance to individual coffee growers for installing water storage and irrigation systems. It is crucial for increasing productivity and ensuring sustainable farming practices.
The scheme supports farmers by offering subsidies that help reduce their investment costs for necessary infrastructure. This leads to better coffee yield and quality.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation (DSCTA:WA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Commerce And Industry |
| Department | Department Of Commerce |
| Benefit | Farmers in India can apply for cash subsidies for water augmentation in coffee plantations. |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | coffeeboard.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | Coffee Board |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💼Farmer
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Subsidy of 40% of the unit cost, up to Rs. 2,50,000 per beneficiary.
- Additional 10% subsidy for SC/ST farmers with holdings up to 4 hectares.
The subsidy is paid directly to the beneficiary's bank account after the Deputy Director confirms the eligibility and processes the claim through electronic funds transfer methods.
Who qualifies
- Must be a farmer.
- Age between 18 and 80 years.
- Must apply online.
- Must be employed.
Who is not eligible
- Farmers who have received a subsidy for the same activity in the last 10 years.
- Those not owning coffee holdings up to 10 hectares.
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Registration walkthrough
- Visit the Coffee Board's official website.
- Click on 'Online Services' and then 'Subsidy'.
- Fill in the online application form and upload required documents.
- Review the application and submit it.
- Wait for the Coffee Board to conduct a field inspection and issue a Technical Feasibility Report.
To check the application status, log in to the Coffee Board's portal or contact the local Coffee Board office.
Real-life examples: are you eligible?
A quick way to gauge your eligibility: find the profile nearest to yours.
Every case differs. Confirm your eligibility on the official portal before applying.
- Submitting incomplete documents can lead to rejection.
- Not obtaining the Technical Feasibility Report before starting work.
- Applying for the same activity within 10 years of previous subsidy.
- Incorrectly filling out the application form.
- Failing to provide proof of land ownership.
Frequently asked questions
What types of water structures can I build?
You can create water storage tanks, open wells, or ring wells.
Is there a limit on how much subsidy I can get?
Yes, the maximum subsidy is Rs. 2,50,000.
How is the subsidy amount calculated?
The subsidy is 40% of the unit cost, up to the maximum limit.
Can I apply for the subsidy if I have received it before?
You can apply again after 10 years from your last subsidy.
What if I need help during the application process?
You can contact the Coffee Board office for assistance.
How long does the application process take?
The timeline can vary, but it includes document scrutiny and field inspections.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines And Application Form coffeeboard.gov.in (PDF)
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First draft prepared with editorial AI tools; every fact verified against the official notification and rewritten by our team.
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