Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Replantation
This Coffee Board replantation scheme subsidises replacement of old, unproductive coffee with high-yielding plants in traditional areas. Unit cost is Rs 3.25 lakh per hectare for Arabica and Rs 2.75 lakh for Robusta; general growers get 40% subsidy and SC/ST growers up to 90%. Growers register and apply online at coffeeboard.gov.in.
| Ministry | Ministry Of Commerce And Industry |
|---|---|
| Benefit | 40% subsidy for general growers, up to 90% for SC/ST, on replantation unit cost |
| Maximum benefit | Rs 3.25 lakh/ha unit cost (Arabica); subsidy 40%-90% |
| Application mode | Online (Coffee Board portal) |
| Helpline | Coffee Board, No.1 Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru (contact via coffeeboard.gov.in) |
| Official website | https://www.coffeeboard.gov.in/ |
What is the coffee replantation scheme for traditional areas?
The "Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Replantation" scheme is sub-component 1.1.1 of the Integrated Coffee Development Project (ICDP) run by the Coffee Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. According to the Coffee Board's ICDP guidelines, its objective is "to improve the production and productivity of coffee plantations by encouraging replantation of old / senile and unproductive plantations."
Coffee bushes lose vigour with age. Replacing very old plants with high-yielding material lifts yields but costs money upfront and takes years to bear. The scheme shares that cost. According to the guidelines, the unit cost is set at Rs 3.25 lakh per hectare for Arabica and Rs 2.75 lakh per hectare for Robusta, and growers receive a percentage of that unit cost as subsidy depending on their category and holding size.
Key features
- Component of the Coffee Board's ICDP for traditional coffee areas.
- Unit cost Rs 3.25 lakh/ha (Arabica) and Rs 2.75 lakh/ha (Robusta).
- General growers: 40% subsidy up to 25 ha; SC/ST growers: up to 90%.
- Replanting permitted up to 25 ha per holding per year.
- Applied for online through coffeeboard.gov.in.
This is a grower subsidy, so an individual coffee cultivator with land can genuinely apply, unlike many institutional schemes.
Who is eligible for coffee replantation support?
You can apply if:
- You are an Indian citizen; all categories of holdings, including corporates and cooperatives, are eligible.
- Your plantation is old, senile or low-yielding: Arabica aged 25 years, Robusta aged 40 years, or Arabica dwarf aged 15 years.
- You replant by clean replanting or interlining within existing blocks, up to a maximum of 25 hectares per holding per year.
- You hold valid land ownership records and a bank account.
You cannot claim support if:
- You want to replace Arabica with Robusta at 1,100 metres MSL or above. This is not eligible.
- Your plants do not meet the age/senility criteria, unless a specific exemption is granted by the Joint Director (Extension) in consultation with the Head Office.
- You take up replantation before obtaining the Technical Feasibility Report (TFR); support is tied to prior approval and inspection.
The scale of subsidy is:
| Category | Holding | Subsidy on unit cost |
|---|---|---|
| General | Up to 25 ha | 40% |
| General | Above 25 ha (incl. corporate/partnership) | 25% |
| SC/ST | Up to 2 ha | 90% |
| SC/ST | Above 2 ha | 75% |
The Board may reduce the scale depending on demand and budget availability, and the applicable level is fixed on the total extent of coffee area supported by land records.
What documents are required?
| Document | Mandatory | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar card | Yes | Photo identity of the applicant |
| Land ownership proof | Yes | Patta/Khatha + RTC, Chitta & Adangal, possession certificate, or Hakku Patra |
| Bank passbook copy | Yes | Scheduled bank account for subsidy |
| Caste certificate | For SC/ST | Needed for the higher subsidy scale |
| Registered GPA | If applicable | Only where the applicant is a GPA holder |
How to apply for coffee replantation support
- Register online as a grower on the Coffee Board website, www.coffeeboard.gov.in.
- After the Coffee Board officer approves your registration, submit an online application for a Technical Feasibility Report (TFR), uploading Aadhaar, land ownership records and bank details (and caste certificate for SC/ST).
- The concerned office scrutinises the documents and carries out a field inspection, then issues the TFR authorising you to take up the replantation.
- Carry out the replantation — clean replanting or interlining, as per the approved plan.
- Submit the subsidy claim with the required proof so the Board can release the installments.
How is the subsidy released?
Release depends on the method used:
- Clean replanting: 70% of eligible support in the first installment, 30% in the second.
- Interlining method: 30% first, 70% second, because old, unproductive plants are removed only after one further harvest to let new plants establish.
Help and contact
- Coffee Board of India, No.1, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru
- Official portal: coffeeboard.gov.in
- Extension offices: Joint Directors of Extension at Hassan, Kalpetta and Guwahati, and Deputy Directors of Extension in the growing districts, assist growers with registration, TFR and claims.
By subsidising the replacement of ageing coffee with high-yielding plants, the scheme aims to keep India's traditional coffee tracts productive and support the incomes of growers; including a substantially higher subsidy for SC/ST cultivators with small holdings.
Documents required
Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy does the coffee replantation scheme give?
General growers with up to 25 hectares receive 40% of the unit cost as subsidy; growers above 25 hectares, including corporate and partnership firms, receive 25%. SC/ST growers receive 90% up to 2 hectares and 75% above 2 hectares. The unit cost is Rs 3.25 lakh per hectare for Arabica and Rs 2.75 lakh for Robusta.
Who is eligible for coffee replantation support in traditional areas?
All Indian citizens across all categories of holdings, including corporates and cooperatives, are eligible. Replanting is permitted up to a maximum of 25 hectares per holding per year. It applies to old, senile or low-yielding Arabica (25 years), Robusta (40 years) and Arabica dwarf (15 years) plantations being cleanly replanted or interlined.
Which coffee plantations qualify as old enough for replantation?
Arabica plantations aged 25 years, Robusta aged 40 years and Arabica dwarfs aged 15 years qualify. Replacement of Arabica with Robusta at elevations of 1,100 metres MSL and above is not eligible for support. Exemptions can be referred to the Joint Director (Extension) in consultation with the Head Office.
How do I apply for the coffee replantation subsidy?
Register online at coffeeboard.gov.in and, after the Coffee Board officer approves your registration, submit an online application with Aadhaar, land ownership records and bank details to obtain a Technical Feasibility Report (TFR). Only after the TFR is issued should you take up the replantation and later submit the subsidy claim.
How is the replantation subsidy released?
For clean replanting, 70% of the eligible support is released in the first installment and 30% in the second. For the interlining method, 30% is released first and 70% in the second installment, since old plants are removed only after one further harvest.
Which ministry runs the coffee replantation scheme?
It is implemented by the Coffee Board of India, a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as sub-component 1.1 (Replantation) of the Integrated Coffee Development Project (ICDP) for traditional coffee areas.
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