Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee is a Central government scheme of the Coffee Board that helps growers in the North East improve the productivity of their existing coffee farms through gap filling and rejuvenation. It is part of the Integrated Coffee Development Project (ICDP), and applications for the 2026-27 financial year are being accepted online through the Coffee Board website and the India Coffee App.
The scheme gives financial support for essential farm work like gap filling, rejuvenation, compost application, bush management, shade management and pest and disease control. Under the current ICDP guidelines, the unit cost for consolidation is fixed at ₹75,000 per hectare and eligible growers get a subsidy of 50%, which works out to ₹37,500 per hectare. For example, a tribal grower with an old coffee block full of vacancies can bring the crop back to a bearing stage with this support and get the subsidy directly in the bank account.
Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee - Introduction
Consolidation of Coffee is a sub-component of the Integrated Coffee Development Project (ICDP) run by the Coffee Board under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The scheme is implemented directly by the Coffee Board in the North Eastern Region, and the same ICDP modalities cover the 2026-27 cycle.
The main aim of consolidation is to increase the productivity of existing coffee holdings through gap filling and rejuvenation, followed by improved cultivation methods. Growers in the same region can also check the related Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee and Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation schemes, which support fresh planting and irrigation infrastructure.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Individual growers |
| Beneficiary States | States of the North Eastern Region |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural and Environment |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Nodal Department | Department of Commerce |
| Nodal Agency | Coffee Board |
| Unit Cost | ₹75,000 per hectare |
| Subsidy | 50% of unit cost, up to ₹37,500 per hectare |
| Subsidy Release | 60% in first year, 40% in second year |
| Benefit Type | Cash support through PFMS |
| DBT Scheme | Yes |
| Application Mode | Online at coffeeboard.gov.in or India Coffee App |
| Last Date | 30 August 2026 |
Application Process
Applications for the 2026-27 financial year are accepted online on the Coffee Board portal. All services under ICDP are provided online, and all payments are made electronically as per the procedure prescribed by the Government of India. No cash payment is made under this scheme.
A grower who is not able to apply online can submit a physical application at the concerned Coffee Board office. The officials upload the physical application on the portal within 7 days of receipt, while keeping the date of receipt of the physical form as the date of submission.
STEP 1 - Register online as a grower on the official website at coffeeboard.gov.in or through the India Coffee App. Once the Coffee Board officer approves the grower registration, the grower can submit the application for the consolidation subsidy.
STEP 2 - Submit the online application along with the required documents for the first installment, after completing gap filling and maintenance of the holding through improved cultivation methods like compost application, bush management, shade management and pest and disease control.
STEP 3 - Upload the application and self-declaration form in the prescribed format from the Coffee Board portal along with identity proof, land records and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details. Incomplete applications are rejected, and an acknowledgement with a unique ID is generated only after the application is found complete.
STEP 4 - The concerned extension office scrutinizes the documents, carries out a field inspection and forwards the claim with its recommendation for sanction or rejection. After the Deputy Director (Extension) confirms the admissibility of the claim, the first installment is released to the grower's bank account through PFMS.
STEP 5 - For the second installment, the grower submits a fresh online claim during the second year after carrying out necessary cultural practices and filling any vacancies. The extension office inspects the field again, and after verification, the second installment is released through PFMS.
Eligibility
The scheme is open to coffee growers of the North Eastern Region under the Integrated Coffee Development Project. These are the main conditions for getting the consolidation subsidy:
- Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste and other categories of holdings can apply. The land must be in the bearing stage, and the vacancies in the block meant for consolidation should not be less than 40%.
- Land that has already received a consolidation subsidy during the earlier plan periods, XI, XII and the MTF period, is not eligible for support under the current cycle. The land records should be in the name of the beneficiary.
- The grower has to produce land records or a possession certificate certified by the Village Authority, State Government Authority or any other competent authority. Seed material or seedlings must be procured only from the Coffee Board or the nodal agency approved for the region.
Benefits
Under the current ICDP modalities, the unit cost of coffee consolidation is ₹75,000 per hectare and the subsidy is 50% of the unit cost, which comes to ₹37,500 per hectare.
The subsidy is released in two installments. The first installment is 60% of the unit cost, which is ₹22,500 per hectare during the first year of consolidation. The second installment is 40% of the unit cost, which is ₹15,000 per hectare during the second year of consolidation.
Once the claim is approved, the amount is transferred directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the grower through PFMS. The release of subsidy is always subject to the availability of funds for that financial year.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready while submitting the claim for the first installment:
- Application and self-declaration form duly filled in and signed by the applicant in the prescribed format from the Coffee Board website, along with a recent passport-sized photograph.
- Proof of photo identity such as Aadhaar card. If Aadhaar is not issued, any other identity document prescribed by the Government of India can be produced.
- Proof of land ownership, or land records or possession certificate certified by the Village or State authorities.
- Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account details including account number, bank name, branch and IFSC code, for the subsidy transfer.
For the second installment, the grower has to submit a fresh application in the prescribed format during the second year of consolidation, after carrying out all the required cultural practices and filling any vacancies. The extension office verifies the field again before the second installment is released.
References
Coffee Board ICDP Aprroval and Guidelines
FAQ's
Is the consolidation scheme still open in 2026?
Yes. The Integrated Coffee Development Project continues, and the Coffee Board has invited applications for the 2026-27 financial year. The applications are accepted online, and the last date to apply under the current cycle is 30 August 2026.
How much subsidy can a grower get?
The unit cost for consolidation is ₹75,000 per hectare and the subsidy is 50% of the unit cost, which comes to ₹37,500 per hectare. It is released in two installments.
How are the installments released?
The first installment is 60% of the unit cost, which is ₹22,500 per hectare during the first year. The second installment is 40% of the unit cost, which is ₹15,000 per hectare during the second year after filling vacancies.
Who can apply under this scheme?
Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste and other coffee growers of the North Eastern Region can apply, provided the land is in the bearing stage, the block has vacancies of not less than 40%, and the land records are in the name of the beneficiary.
Which land is not eligible for the subsidy?
Land that has already received a consolidation subsidy during the earlier plan periods, XI, XII and the MTF period, is not eligible for support under the current cycle.
How is the subsidy paid to the grower?
The amount is transferred directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the grower through PFMS after the Deputy Director (Extension) confirms the claim. No cash payment is made.
Can a grower apply offline?
Yes. A grower who is not able to apply online can submit a physical application at the concerned Coffee Board office. The officials upload it on the portal within 7 days while keeping the date of receipt as the date of submission.
What happens if someone gives wrong information?
Applications of persons who try to influence the sanction process with offers, rewards, gifts or coercion are rejected. Legal action is taken against applicants who get the subsidy by giving wrong or incomplete information.
What documents are needed for the second installment?
A fresh application and self-declaration form in the prescribed format is submitted during the second year, along with proof of identity, land ownership records and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.