Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries
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Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries in Goa
Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries in Goa
Scheme Overview
The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aims to provide growers with high-quality coffee seedlings to ensure the proper establishment of plantations.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be Self-Help Groups (SHGs) or collectives of tribal growers.
The applicant should have procured the seed material for the coffee nursery exclusively from the Coffee Board.
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Benefits
Each coffee seedling is eligible for a support of ₹5.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | The proposal containing details of the number of seedlings. |
| 2 | The associated expenditure. |
How to Apply in Goa
Step 1: Initiation by the Extension Officer
Offline The Extension Officers of the Coffee Board will motivate a group of tribal growers in each of the localities/villages to raise a coffee nursery on a community basis. This caters to the requirement of seedlings for annual expansion and consolidation programs.
Step 2: Location and Seedling Selection
Offline The groups themselves decide on the nursery's location and the number of seedlings to be raised. This decision is made in consultation with the Extension Officer of the Coffee Board, considering factors like water availability and other essential resources required for a healthy nursery.
Step 3: Group Responsibilities
Offline The group takes the responsibility of motivating their members to participate in raising the nursery and distributing the seedlings among the members.
Step 4: Cost Estimation and Control
Offline The concerned Extension Officer estimates the cost involved in raising the group nurseries. It is ensured that the cost of raising each healthy coffee seedling does not exceed ₹5, inclusive of input and labor costs.
Step 5: Proposal Submission and Consolidation
Offline The Extension Officer submits a proposal containing details of the number of seedlings to be raised and the associated expenditure to the Deputy Director (E). The Deputy Director consolidates the requirements for his region and submits them to the Joint Director (E) in Guwahati, along with recommendations.
Step 6: Regional Consolidation and Recommendations
Offline The Joint Director (E) consolidates the overall requirements for the North Eastern Region (NER) and submits the proposal, along with recommendations, to the Director of Research.
Step 7: Scrutiny and Sanction
Offline The Director of Research scrutinizes the proposal and submits it to the Head Office in Bengaluru, along with recommendations for sanction.
Step 8: Phased Funding Release
Offline After sanction, the concerned Joint Director (Extn.) or Deputy Director (E) releases the approved amount in a phased manner at different stages of raising the nurseries.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each coffee seedling is eligible for a support of [?]5, regardless of its actual cost.