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Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming: Internal Control System (ICS) (nos)

Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Under this scheme to support the grower groups / FPOs to establish grower group certification in order to prepare farmers on group formation, organic regulations, certification procedures, training, documentation, internal inspection etc. for organic certification and aggregation of the produce.

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About This Scheme

Under the scheme “Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Organic Farming – Internal Control System (ICS) (Nos)” of the Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, support is provided to grower groups and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for establishing grower group certification systems. The scheme aims to prepare farmers through group formation, awareness of organic regulations, certification procedures, training, documentation, internal inspection, and other activities related to organic certification and aggregation of produce. This is implemented as per the modalities and scheme guidelines approved by the competent authority under the “Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom” during the 15th Finance Commission period (2021–22 to 2025–26).

Benefits

₹1.1 L

50% subject to maximum of ₹ 1,12,000/- for ONER groups and 75% subject to a maximum of ₹1,68,000/- for NER groups.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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a) Tariff of the Certification Body(CB) and estimation for certification
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b) Invoice/payment advice from CB
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c) Documents on payments effected such as bills/receipts etc.
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d)Copy of Scope certificate with annexures
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e) Approved farmers list of the CB
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f) Cost for organizing the ICS for the season with statement certified by the ICS Manager & countersigned by the Mandator or the competent person as the case may be with proof on expenditure such as bills, vouchers etc.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Registration

Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.

Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.

Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.

Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.

Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”

Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.

Login

Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”

Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.

Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.

Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.

Step 5: Submit the application.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.1 L