Tea Development and Promotion Scheme (TDPS) in India, Know More About It

Tea Development and Promotion Scheme (TDPS)

In a move aimed at bolstering the Indian tea industry, the Government of India has given its nod to the implementation of the “Tea Development & Promotion Scheme” by the Tea Board during the 15th Finance Commission period (2021-26). This scheme encompasses seven major components, designed to fortify various facets of the Tea Board’s operations, ensuring the protection, growth, and sustainability of the Indian tea sector.

Overview table of Tea Development and Promotion Scheme

Component	Description
Objectives	– Enhancing production, productivity, and quality of Indian teas. – Empowering small tea growers. – Encouraging value addition in teas. – Exploring tea cultivation in North Eastern states. – Promoting tea consumption among Indian consumers. – Boosting tea exports. – Encouraging research and development.
PDSTG Component	– Addressing needs of small tea growers. – Increasing production, productivity, and quality of tea. – Promoting overall development. – Facilitating transition to organic and climate-resilient cultivation. – Enabling establishment of processing units.
Benefits and Assistance (PDSTG)	– Pruning Machine: Ceiling Limit ₹30,000 – Mechanical Harvester: Single Man Harvester @ ₹25,000, Double Man Harvester @ ₹40,000 – Power Sprayer: Ceiling Limit ₹15,000 – Brush Cutter: Ceiling Limit ₹28,000 – Plucking Shear: Ceiling Limit ₹550
Mode of Payment	Electronic modes such as RTGS/NEFT/PFMS
Eligibility	– Small tea growers including members of self-help groups and Farmers’ Producer Organizations
Exclusions	Change in ownership during disbursement period will result in cessation of subsidy payments
Application Process	Online: Registration, submission, and tracking status<br>Offline: Submission of documents to designated offices
Application Fee and Required Documents	– Application fee: ₹100 (+GST) (with exemptions for specific categories) – Required documents: Tea Board registration, survey map, self-declaration under PPC compliance, Aadhar Card/PAN/TAN/GST registration, details of bank account
Note	Small tea growers lacking Tea Board-issued identity cards can obtain them through nearest field office by providing relevant land ownership documents

Objectives of the Scheme

The primary objectives of the scheme revolve around enhancing the production, productivity, and quality of Indian teas, thereby maintaining competitiveness in global markets. The scheme emphasizes:

1. Empowering Small Tea Growers: The scheme aims to foster the development of small tea growers by facilitating their collective efforts to ascend the value chain.
2. Value Addition: Encouraging value addition in teas to attain better price realization and expand market share, particularly in export markets.
3. Exploration in North Eastern States: Exploring the potential of tea cultivation in the North Eastern states of India.
4. Promoting Consumption: Focusing on improving per capita tea consumption among Indian consumers.
5. Enhancing Exports: Boosting tea exports from India to high-value markets worldwide.
6. Research and Development: Encouraging research, development, and technological innovation to ensure transparency throughout the tea supply chain, in alignment with the Tea Act of 1953.

Plantation Development for Small Tea Growers (PDSTG) Component

One of the significant components of the Tea Development & Promotion Scheme is the Plantation Development for Small Tea Growers (PDSTG). This component is tailored to address specific needs and challenges faced by small tea growers and includes measures to:

• Increase production, productivity, and quality of tea.
• Promote overall development of small tea growers.
• Facilitate their transition towards organic and climate-resilient tea cultivation.
• Foster self-reliance by enabling the establishment of processing units.

Benefits and Assistance

Under the PDSTG component, small tea growers are entitled to various equipment and financial assistance:

• Pruning Machine: Ceiling Limit ₹30,000
• Mechanical Harvester: Single Man Harvester @ ₹25,000, Double Man Harvester @ ₹40,000
• Power Sprayer: Ceiling Limit ₹15,000
• Brush Cutter: Ceiling Limit ₹28,000
• Plucking Shear: Ceiling Limit ₹550

Mode of Payment

All payments under the scheme are facilitated through electronic modes such as RTGS/NEFT/PFMS, ensuring efficiency and transparency.

Eligibility and Application Process of Tea Development and Promotion Scheme

• Eligibility: Small tea growers, including members of self-help groups and Farmers’ Producer Organizations, are eligible to apply.
• Exclusions: Change in ownership during the disbursement period will result in the cessation of subsidy payments to the transferor/seller.
• Application Process: Applicants can apply online or offline. The online process involves registration, application submission, and tracking application status. Offline applications require submission of necessary documents to the Tea Board’s designated offices.

Application Fee and Required Documents

• An application fee of ₹100/- (+GST) is applicable, with exemptions for specific categories.
• Required documents include Tea Board registration, survey map, self-declaration under PPC compliance, Aadhar Card/PAN/TAN/GST registration, and details of the bank account.

Note: Small tea growers lacking Tea Board-issued identity cards can obtain them through the nearest field office by providing relevant land ownership documents.

The Tea Development & Promotion Scheme holds the promise of revitalizing the Indian tea industry by empowering small growers, enhancing quality, and expanding market opportunities, thereby securing a sustainable future for this quintessential aspect of Indian agriculture.

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