Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers

Unit Cost: Actual cost of the unit or ₹16,000 per unit, whichever is less.

Scale of Subsidy: 75% of the Unit Cost.

1. The applicant should be a tribal grower.
2. The applicant is eligible for only one unit.

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> Step 1: Beneficiary Identification and Application

The Extension Officer identifies the beneficiary/applicant and obtains the application for procurement &amp; supply of the baby pulper in the prescribed format (in duplicate). This process includes submitting land records and 25% of the unit cost.

> Step 2: Procurement Details

If baby pulpers are procured and supplied by the State Government/Other Agencies, the Extension Officer collects beneficiary details along with 25% of the unit cost of the pulper.

> Step 3: Beneficiary List Compilation

The Extension Officer compiles a list of identified beneficiaries and submits it to the concerned Deputy Director (Extn.), who consolidates the regional requirements and forwards them to the Joint Director (Extn.), Guwahati.

> Step 4: Tendering Process

The Joint Director (Extension), Guwahati completes the tendering process, adhering to all official formalities.

> Step 5: Financial Sanction and Order Placement

After the tendering process, the Joint Director (Extension), Guwahati obtains financial sanction from the Competent Authority and places the order with the accepted manufacturer. The condition is set for the manufacturer to supply the pulpers to the growers by October.

> Step 6: Machinery Inspection and Payment

Extension Officers conduct inspections of the machinery at the growers&#39; fields. They then submit the physical verification report to the concerned Deputy Director (Extn.)/Joint Director (Extn.), Guwahati, to effect the suppliers&#39; payment.