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"Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"

The scheme aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam.

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About This Scheme

Launched in 2020, the scheme "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme (ATISIS)" by the Finance (Institutional Finance) Department, Government of Assam, aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam, through multiple implementing agencies, including banks and the District Industries & Commerce Centre. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through a dedicated portal with a Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism for reimbursement.

Benefits

₹10

Benefit Amount: ₹10/- per kilogram for Orthodox tea, Green tea, White tea, Oolong tea, Singhpo tea, Purple Tea, Yellow tea, or other Specialty tea

₹12

Special Rate: ₹12/- per kilogram for applications of Financial Year 2023-24 only (tea production year 2022-23).

Validity Period: Extended from Financial Year 2023-24 to 2027-28.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer as reimbursement.

Claim Deadline: Latest by 30th June on completion of every financial year.

Additional Benefit: Provided in addition to any other subsidy claimed from the Tea Board of India or any other agency.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

  • Monthly E-Returns of Tea Production submitted to Tea Board India.
  • Tea Production Certificate.
  • Tea Manufacturing License.
  • Orthodox/Speciality Tea Production Evidence.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹12