Support for Value Addition – Support to R&G units

• The applicants should be individual units, Partnership firms, self-help groups (SHG)/ Growers’ collectives interested in establishing coffee roasting units.
• The Scheme is applicable only for the establishment of new R&G units.
• The applicant’s unit must hold a valid business license from the respective statutory authorities.

Priority
Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, provided they are complete and subject to fund availability.

• The applicants who have availed subsidy in the XI, XII, and MTF plan periods are not eligible.
• The Scheme does NOT apply to R&G units/establishments installed and commissioned before the scheme notification (No. Res/CQD/R&G/2022-23/04) date of 07-04-2022.
• The scheme is not applicable for the up-gradation of existing facilities.

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the following address:
The Divisional Head – Coffee Quality Division, Coffee Board, No.1, Dr Ambedkar Veedhi, Via., email: hdqc.coffeeboard@nic.in / hdqccoffeeboard@gmail.com.

Post-Application Processes
Step 1: Scrutiny and Feasibility Assessment
The applicant's provided information undergoes scrutiny, and physical inspection occurs based on necessity. Coffee Board officers conduct feasibility assessments on a case-by-case basis.
Step 2: Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning
Coffee machinery procurement, installation, and commissioning are permitted upon receipt of the Feasibility Report from the Coffee Board. This responsibility lies with the applicants.
Step 3: Submission of Support Claim Application
Upon successful installation and commissioning of R&G machinery, the applicant submits the support claim application for the establishment of the R&G unit. A physical site inspection is conducted. If the application is deemed unfit for approval, the reasons are communicated to the applicant.

• Copy of the blueprint/layout plan for the proposed Research and Grant unit/facility.
• Copy of the Photo identity like Aadhaar or Ration card or Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or Passport or Driving License or Election Photo Identity Card, etc.
• Original copy of Tax Invoice / Cash Bill issued by the supplier.
• Attested copies of Bills in support of freight/installation/commissioning charges and insurance (if included in the total cost).
• Copy of warranty certificate.
• Notarized Copy of the lease agreement/rent agreement/ownership document in respect of the shop/building premises.
• Copy of license from municipal authorities.Copy of the Bank passbook of the applicant containing the information such as: Name of the Bank and Branch address, Account Holder Name, Account No, Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) code.
• Photographs of the new machinery installed for which subsidy is claimed.
• In the case of Scheduled Caste (SC) /Scheduled Tribe (ST) and differently-abled category beneficiaries applying individually, caste/community/disability certificate (with a disability of 40% and above) issued by the competent authority.