FRESH-IT Scheme 2026: Grant-in-aid up to ₹7,50,000 for Spice Farmers' Innovations
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Quick answer
The FRESH-IT subcomponent supports spice farmers who develop innovative spice varieties or post-harvest machinery by providing grant-in-aid up to ₹7,50,000 per innovation in two installments. Eligible applicants are spice farmers from all spice-growing states in India who have developed such innovations. Applications are submitted online via the ServicesPlus portal after registration and login.
At a glance
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Commerce And Industry |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
Benefits
- Grant-in-aid up to ₹7,50,000 per innovation
- Released in two installments of ₹3,75,000 each based on progress/completion of the innovation
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Spice farmers from all spice-growing States and regions in India
- Must have developed innovative spice varieties or post-harvest machinery/equipment
- Identified innovation must be forwarded by the concerned Officer of the Spices Board through proper channel for evaluation
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Bank details
- MoU in prescribed form
How to apply
- 1Visit the ServicesPlus website.
- 2Click on the “Register” option.
- 3Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
- 4Submit the registration form.
- 5Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email and click “Verify”.
- 6Registration will be completed successfully.
- 7Login to the ServicesPlus website by entering Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
- 8Select the relevant service/scheme name.
- 9Fill in the required details in the application form.
- 10Submit the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the FRESH-IT scheme?+
FRESH-IT is a subcomponent of the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom that supports innovative ideas developed by spice farmers.
What is the objective of the scheme?+
The scheme aims to encourage spice farmers to develop innovative spice varieties and affordable post-harvest machinery/equipment to improve the production, productivity, and quality of spices.
Which organization implements the scheme?+
The scheme is implemented by the Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
Who can apply under the scheme?+
Spice farmers from all spice-growing States and regions in India who have developed innovative spice varieties or post-harvest machinery/equipment can apply.
What financial assistance is provided?+
Eligible applicants can receive grant-in-aid up to ₹7,50,000 per innovation.
How is the financial assistance released?+
The grant is released in two installments of ₹3,75,000 each, based on the progress and completion of the innovation as recommended by the Technical Committee.
Is there any agreement to be signed before receiving assistance?+
Yes. Assistance is provided based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) executed with the Spices Board.
Who evaluates the innovation?+
The innovation is evaluated by a Technical Committee constituted by the Secretary, Spices Board.
How are applications processed?+
The concerned officer who identifies the innovation forwards the proposal to the Director (Development). After preliminary scrutiny, eligible proposals are presented before the Technical Committee for evaluation.
Is the scheme available across India?+
Yes. The scheme is available in all spice-growing States and regions of India.
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