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Integrated Scheme for Spices - Post-Harvest Polisher & Processing Machinery Subsidy
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Integrated Scheme for Spices - Post-Harvest Polisher & Processing Machinery Subsidy
Application Start Date
01 Apr 2026
Last Date to Apply
31 Mar 2027
Scheme Overview & Benefits
Implemented by the Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India under the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices. The scheme encourages spice growers, farmer groups, and processing clusters to mechanize post-harvest processing by adopting specialized motorized polishers, cleaners, and grading drums for spices like Small Cardamom, Large Cardamom, Turmeric, Ginger, Coriander, and Cumin. Key Benefits & Subsidies:
33.33% to 50% Capital Subsidy: 33.33% subsidy for general category growers and up to 50% capital subsidy for SC/ST and smallholder spice farmers on purchasing approved mechanical polishers.
Substantial Financial Support: Grant assistance up to ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 per polishing machine unit based on processing capacity.
Enhanced Visual Appeal & Market Value: Mechanical polishing removes dirt, rough husks, and scales, giving cardamom pods and turmeric fingers an attractive shiny appearance and export-grade uniform color.
Reduced Processing Labor & Time: Replaces tedious manual rubbing and gunny-bag polishing, reducing labor dependency by 80% and preventing post-harvest contamination.
33.33% to 50% Capital Subsidy: 33.33% subsidy for general category growers and up to 50% capital subsidy for SC/ST and smallholder spice farmers on purchasing approved mechanical polishers.
Substantial Financial Support: Grant assistance up to ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 per polishing machine unit based on processing capacity.
Enhanced Visual Appeal & Market Value: Mechanical polishing removes dirt, rough husks, and scales, giving cardamom pods and turmeric fingers an attractive shiny appearance and export-grade uniform color.
Reduced Processing Labor & Time: Replaces tedious manual rubbing and gunny-bag polishing, reducing labor dependency by 80% and preventing post-harvest contamination.
Eligibility Criteria
Individual spice growers, registered Spice Producer Groups (SPGs), or Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) cultivating spices (Cardamom, Turmeric, Ginger, etc.).
Farmer must hold valid land records or proof of cultivating spices (7/12 extract or Land Possession Certificate).
Machinery must be purchased exclusively from Spices Board-empanelled manufacturers or authorized suppliers complying with technical standards.
Original tax invoice, machine serial number photo, and manufacturer warranty certificate must be submitted along with inspection report.
Beneficiary must not have received subsidy for the same processing equipment from Spices Board or NHM within the preceding 5 years.
Farmer must hold valid land records or proof of cultivating spices (7/12 extract or Land Possession Certificate).
Machinery must be purchased exclusively from Spices Board-empanelled manufacturers or authorized suppliers complying with technical standards.
Original tax invoice, machine serial number photo, and manufacturer warranty certificate must be submitted along with inspection report.
Beneficiary must not have received subsidy for the same processing equipment from Spices Board or NHM within the preceding 5 years.
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Quick Information
- State / Level: Central
- Administering Department: Agriculture Department
- Application Start Date: 01 Apr 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 Mar 2027
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