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

Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Department: Department Of Commerce

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About This Scheme

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

₹3

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

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Parcha copy / Possession certificate
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Aadhar card
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Copy of SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
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Copy of Bank Passbook e) No Objection Certificate from panchayats if the Land is not in the beneficiary’s name.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Application Submission

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.

Step 2: Additional Document Submission

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

Step 3: Legal Entity Requirement for Farmers Groups

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.

Step 4: Inspection and Recommendation

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.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹3