Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Export Oriented Production: Large Cardamom Certified Nursery (Unit)
Department Of Commerce
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Overview
The scheme "Export Oriented Production: Large Cardamom Certified Nursery (Unit)" is a Sub-Scheme of the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom by the Spice Board, Department of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Commerce.
Details
The scheme "Export Oriented Production: Large Cardamom Certified Nursery Unit " is a Sub-Scheme of the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom by the Spice Board, Department of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Commerce. The objective of this scheme is to promote farmers to produce quality and disease-free planting materials in their own fields for replanting.
Benefits
• 33.33% of the cost of production of planting material subject to a maximum of ₹ 3 per seedling for the General Category.
• 75% of the cost of production of planting material @ ₹ 6.75 per seedling for SC/ST.
• Payment of subsidy will be in the succeeding year of planting the mother suckers/ seeds for multiplication in the nursery and satisfactory production of suckers/seedlings.
• Eligible assistance will be paid to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), except for specific cases like QGBG, weather-based insurance for cardamom (small), and distribution of polythene sheets.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Individual growers/farmers groups having suitable land and facility for irrigating the nursery.
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3. > **Area of Operation**
4. Sikkim, Darjeeling & Kalimpong districts of West Bengal & other NE States.
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6. > **Modalities**
7. - Allotment of units will be multiples of 500 with a minimum of 1000 nos. to a maximum of 5000 nos. per beneficiary.
8. - Farmers will start nursery follow-up visits will be conducted by the Field Staff and necessary technical guidance will be rendered for successful production of planting materials.
9. - Planting materials produced in the nurseries will be used for replanting / gap filling by the applicants and the balance will be supplied to the neighbouring/needy farmers at an optimum price not exceeding the market price. Designated Officials will conduct final inspections and recommend the eligible cases.
Application Process
Step 1: Applicants submit their applications with necessary document copies to Field Offices in major spice-growing regions of the country. The applications are entered into the system (GMS) and screened for eligibility based on criteria.
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Applicants submit their applications with necessary document copies to Field Offices in major spice-growing regions of the country. The applications are entered into the system (GMS) and screened for eligibility based on criteria.
Applicants may be required to submit extra documents if requested by the concerned officer, such as SC/ST certificates, legal heirship certificates, and more.
Farmer groups seeking assistance must be a legal entity (e.g., Reg. Society/FPC/FPO/SHG/SPS). An agreement must be executed with the Board in the prescribed format on a ₹200/- stamp paper.
Officers will issue a conditional permit order after preliminary inspection (if applicable). A final inspection will be conducted by the officer in charge upon successful completion of the activity or purchase of equipment. The date of successful completion communication will determine the "first-come-first-serve" criteria for recommending eligible cases for sanction. Eligible cases will be recommended to the appropriate authority for sanction.
Required Documents
• Parcha copy / Possession certificate
• Aadhar card
• Copy of SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of Bank Passbook e) No Objection Certificate from panchayats if the Land is not in the beneficiary’s name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who issues a conditional permit order, and when is it issued?
A: Officers issue a conditional permit order after a preliminary inspection (if applicable), and a final inspection determines the date of successful completion for recommending eligible cases for sanction.
Q: What type of legal entity must farmer groups seeking assistance be?
A: Farmer groups seeking assistance must be a legal entity (e.g., Reg. Society/FPC/FPO/SHG/SPS), and they must execute an agreement with the Board in the prescribed format on a [?]200/- stamp paper.
Q: How is the final inspection and eligibility recommendation process conducted?
A: Designated officials will conduct a final inspection, and eligible cases will be recommended based on first-come-first-serve criteria.
Q: What is the primary purpose of the planting materials produced in the nurseries?
A: These materials are used for replanting/gap filling by the applicants and may be supplied to neighboring/needy farmers at a reasonable price not exceeding the market rate.
Q: How are the units allotted to the beneficiaries?
A: Allotment of units is in multiples of 500, with a minimum of 1000 units and a maximum of 5000 units per beneficiary.
Q: In which regions does this scheme operate?
A: This scheme operates in Sikkim, Darjeeling & Kalimpong districts of West Bengal, and other Northeastern states.
Q: Who is eligible to participate in this scheme?
A: Individual growers/farmer groups with suitable land and nursery irrigation facilities are eligible.
Q: How is the eligible assistance paid to the beneficiaries?
A: Eligible assistance is paid to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), with exceptions for specific cases.
Q: When is the subsidy payment made to the beneficiaries?
A: Subsidy payment is made in the succeeding year after planting the mother suckers/seeds for multiplication in the nursery and satisfactory production of suckers/seedlings.
Q: What is the benefit provided to SC/ST for the cost of production of planting material?
A: SC/ST beneficiaries receive 75% of the cost of production, equivalent to Rs 6.75 per seedling.
Q: What is the benefit provided to the General Category for the cost of production of planting material?
A: General Category beneficiaries receive 33.33% of the cost of production per seedling, up to a maximum of Rs 3 per seedling.
Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Required documents include Parcha copy/Possession certificate, Aadhar card, copy of SC/ST certificate (if applicable), copy of the Bank Passbook, and a No Objection Certificate from panchayats if the land is not in the beneficiary's name.
Q: What is the main objective of the Large Cardamom Certified Nursery scheme?
A: The scheme aims to encourage farmers to produce quality and disease-free planting materials in their fields for replanting.
Eligibility Criteria
Individual growers/farmers groups having suitable land and facility for irrigating the nursery.
<br>
> **Area of Operation**
Sikkim, Darjeeling & Kalimpong districts of West Bengal & other NE States.
<br>
> **Modalities**
- Allotment of units will be multiples of 500 with a minimum of 1000 nos. to a maximum of 5000 nos. per beneficiary.
- Farmers will start nursery follow-up visits will be conducted by the Field Staff and necessary technical guidance will be rendered for successful production of planting materials.
- Planting materials produced in the nurseries will be used for replanting / gap filling by the applicants and the balance will be supplied to the neighbouring/needy farmers at an optimum price not exceeding the market price. Designated Officials will conduct final inspections and recommend the eligible cases.
Benefits
33.33% of the cost of production of planting material subject to a maximum of ₹ 3 per seedling for the General Category.
75% of the cost of production of planting material @ ₹ 6.75 per seedling for SC/ST.
Payment of subsidy will be in the succeeding year of planting the mother suckers/ seeds for multiplication in the nursery and satisfactory production of suckers/seedlings.
Eligible assistance will be paid to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), except for specific cases like QGBG, weather-based insurance for cardamom (small), and distribution of polythene sheets.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Parcha copy / Possession certificate |
| 2 | Aadhar card |
| 3 | Copy of SC/ST certificate (if applicable) |
| 4 | Copy of Bank Passbook e) No Objection Certificate from panchayats if the Land is not in the beneficiary’s name. |
How to Apply
Applicants submit their applications with necessary document copies to Field Offices in major spice-growing regions of the country. The applications are entered into the system (GMS) and screened for eligibility based on criteria. Applicants may b…
Offline Applicants submit their applications with necessary document copies to Field Offices in major spice-growing regions of the country. The applications are entered into the system (GMS) and screened for eligibility based on criteria. Applicants may be required to submit extra documents if requested by the concerned officer, such as SC/ST certificates, legal heirship certificates, and more. Farmer groups seeking assistance must be a legal entity (e.g., Reg. Society/FPC/FPO/SHG/SPS). An agreement must be executed with the Board in the prescribed format on a ₹200/- stamp paper. Officers will issue a conditional permit order after preliminary inspection (if applicable). A final inspection will be conducted by the officer in charge upon successful completion of the activity or purchase of equipment. The date of successful completion communication will determine the "first-come-first-serve" criteria for recommending eligible cases for sanction. Eligible cases will be recommended to the appropriate authority for sanction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Officers issue a conditional permit order after a preliminary inspection (if applicable), and a final inspection determines the date of successful completion for recommending eligible cases for sanction.