Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Export Oriented Production: Large Cardamom Certified Nursery (Unit)

What is Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Export Oriented Production: Large Cardamom Certified Nursery (Unit)?

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.

Benefit

- 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. > **Time of Payment** 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. > **Mode of Payment** 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.

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

Individual growers/farmers groups having suitable land and facility for irrigating the nursery. > **Area of Operation** Sikkim, Darjeeling & Kalimpong districts of West Bengal & other NE States. > **Modalities** - Allotment of units will be multiples of 500 with a minimum of 1000 nos. to a maximum o

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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. > **Time of Payment** 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. > **Mode of Payment** 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

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: Application Submission

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   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.

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   Step 2: Additional Document Submission

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Applicants may be required to submit extra documents if requested by the concerned officer, such as SC/ST certificates, legal heirship certificates, and more.

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   Step 3: Legal Entity Requirement for Farmers Groups

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 6

   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.

7. Step 7: Offline application — step 7

   Step 4: Inspection and Recommendation

8. Step 8: Offline application — step 8

   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.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.