Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Applicants must be new individual units, partnership firms, or self-help groups interested in setting up new coffee roasting units. The unit must have a valid business license.

What is the subsidy offered under this scheme?

The scheme offers a subsidy of 40% of the machinery cost, up to ₹10 lakhs. For self-help groups, women entrepreneurs, SC/ST individuals, minorities, and differently-abled beneficiaries, the subsidy is 50% with the same maximum limit.

What documents are needed to apply?

Applicants need to submit a blueprint of the proposed unit, photo identity proof, tax invoice, bills for freight/installation, warranty certificate, lease/rent agreement, business license, bank passbook copy, and photographs of the new machinery.

Can existing R&G units apply for this scheme?

No, the govt scheme is only for new R&G units. Existing units or those that received a subsidy in previous plan periods are not eligible.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Applicants must be new individual units, partnership firms, or self-help groups interested in setting up new coffee roasting units. The unit must have a valid business license.

What is the subsidy offered under this scheme?

The scheme offers a subsidy of 40% of the machinery cost, up to ₹10 lakhs. For self-help groups, women entrepreneurs, SC/ST individuals, minorities, and differently-abled beneficiaries, the subsidy is 50% with the same maximum limit.

What documents are needed to apply?

Applicants need to submit a blueprint of the proposed unit, photo identity proof, tax invoice, bills for freight/installation, warranty certificate, lease/rent agreement, business license, bank passbook copy, and photographs of the new machinery.

Can existing R&G units apply for this scheme?

No, the govt scheme is only for new R&G units. Existing units or those that received a subsidy in previous plan periods are not eligible.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Applicants must be new individual units, partnership firms, or self-help groups interested in setting up new coffee roasting units. The unit must have a valid business license.

What is the subsidy offered under this scheme?

The scheme offers a subsidy of 40% of the machinery cost, up to ₹10 lakhs. For self-help groups, women entrepreneurs, SC/ST individuals, minorities, and differently-abled beneficiaries, the subsidy is 50% with the same maximum limit.

What documents are needed to apply?

Applicants need to submit a blueprint of the proposed unit, photo identity proof, tax invoice, bills for freight/installation, warranty certificate, lease/rent agreement, business license, bank passbook copy, and photographs of the new machinery.

Can existing R&G units apply for this scheme?

No, the govt scheme is only for new R&G units. Existing units or those that received a subsidy in previous plan periods are not eligible.

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Value Addition Strategies For R&G Units Explained: Understanding Its Impact On Coffee Market

Q: What is the Support for Value Addition - Support to R&G Units scheme?

This government scheme helps coffee businesses by providing financial support to improve technologies in roasting, grinding, and packaging coffee.

Q: What is the Support for Value Addition - Support to R&G Units scheme?

This government scheme helps coffee businesses by providing financial support to improve technologies in roasting, grinding, and packaging coffee.

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Updated: 21-05-2025 at 12:31 PM

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India produces some of the best coffee in the world, which is highly valued in international markets because of its great quality. In the financial year 2021-22, India exported over 70% of its coffee, earning US$1.04 billion. This was a 42% increase from the previous year. Specifically, coffee exports saw a 22% rise between February and March 2022. Let’s see how the government is helping the coffee business in India.

What Are The Value Addition Strategies For R&G Units?

The Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced the govt scheme, Support for Value Addition - Support to R&G units. The government scheme aims to enhance the quality of coffee products to meet the growing needs.

They are aiming to achieve value addition by introducing better technologies in grinding, packaging, and coffee roaster for small businesses. This will also help boost domestic coffee consumption and entrepreneurship in the coffee business.

The Support for Value Addition - Support to R&G units provides a subsidy which will be released to the applicant’s bank account.

What Are The Benefits Of This Government Scheme?

This govt scheme will help the coffee business grow immensely with enhanced technologies. Let’s take a look at the other benefits.

Roasting units, including specialty roasting units that handle 1 kg to less than 10 kg per batch, and small roasting units with less than 25 kg capacity, will receive financial support.
The subsidy covers 40% of the machinery cost, with a maximum limit of ₹10,00,000.
For Self-Help Groups, women entrepreneurs, SC/ST individuals, minorities, and differently-abled beneficiaries, the subsidy is higher at 50% of the machinery cost, with the same ceiling of ₹10,00,000.
Support for speciality roaster units allows for roasting unique coffee blends in smaller quantities.
This initiative can help encourage many small businesses and new entrepreneurs, especially in areas where coffee drinking is less common.

What Is The Eligibility Criteria To Apply For This Scheme?

Applicants in the coffee business who meet the following criteria can apply for this govt scheme.

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.

The Applicants Who Meet These Following Criteria Are Excluded

Applicants who received a subsidy during the XI, XII, and MTF plan periods are not eligible for this scheme.
The scheme does not apply to R&G units or establishments that were installed and running before the notification date of 07-04-2022.
The govt scheme cannot be used for upgrading existing facilities.

For New R&G Units, They Will Be Eligible For Any Of The Following

Roasting machine, grinding machine, and packaging machine.
Roasting machine and packaging machine.
Grinding machine and Packaging machine

Application Process Of This Government Scheme

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can follow these steps to apply for the govt scheme.

Visit the official coffee board website.
Take a print of the application form.
Fill out the necessary details.
Attach the required documents.
Submit the application form to hdqc.coffeeboard@nic.in or hdqccoffeeboard@gmail.com.

Documents Required To Be Submitted With The Application Form

The following documents have to be attached to the application form.

Copy of the blueprint/layout plan for the proposed Research and Grant unit/facility.
Copy of the Photo identity like an Aadhaar, Ration card, Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, etc.
Original copy of Tax Invoice.
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, and 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, a caste/community/disability certificate (with a disability of 40% and above) issued by the competent authority.

Conclusion

With the growing rate of coffee business in India and other countries, the Support for Value Addition - Support to R&G units will help businesses grow and produce better coffee to meet the requirements of the people as well as the competition in the markets. This is a great initiative that will enhance the quality of the production of coffee.

For any queries regarding this govt scheme, call 8022266991994.

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