Organic Certification Groups Scheme 2026: Up to ₹2,70,000 Assistance for Organic Spice Farmers
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Quick answer
The Organic Certification Groups Scheme provides financial help to farmer groups and FPOs for obtaining organic certification for spice farms. Eligible groups can receive up to 50% assistance (max ₹1,50,000) for ONER areas or up to 90% (max ₹2,70,000) for NER areas. Applications are submitted online through the ServicesPlus portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Up to ₹2,70,000 assistance for organic certification |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Commerce And Industry |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The scheme, implemented by the Spices Board India under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, supports farmer groups and Farmer Producer Organizations in meeting the organic certification requirement needed to market and export organic spices. It offers subsidies based on region, with a limit on the number of times assistance can be availed during the 2021‑2026 block period.
Benefits
- 50% subject to maximum of ₹ 1,50,000/- for ONER groups
- 90% subject to a maximum of ₹ 2,70,000/- for NER groups
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The scheme is applicable to all spice-growing States, regions, and Union Territories (UTs) in India.
- Spices Board India reserves the right to conduct inspections or checks at any stage of the chain of custody, either before or after providing assistance under the scheme.
Documents required
- Tariff of the Certification Body(CB) and estimation for certification
- Invoice/payment advice from CB
- Documents on payments effected such as bills/receipts etc.
- Copy of Scope certificate with annexures
- Approved farmers list of the CB
How to apply
- 1Visit the ServicesPlus website at serviceonline.gov.in/dbt/.
- 2Click on Register, fill the registration form with Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, State and Captcha, then submit it.
- 3Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email and click Verify to complete registration.
- 4Log in to ServicesPlus by entering your Email ID, Password, and Captcha, then select the relevant scheme/service.
- 5Fill in the application form with the required details and submit the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the Organic Certification Groups Scheme?+
The scheme aims to support farmer groups and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in obtaining organic certification for farms cultivating spices, which is essential for marketing and export of organic spices.
Who can apply under this scheme?+
Farmer groups and FPOs engaged in spice cultivation and seeking organic certification can apply under the scheme.
Which areas are eligible under the scheme?+
The scheme is applicable to all spice-growing States, regions, and Union Territories (UTs) in India.
What expenses are covered under the scheme?+
The scheme supports expenses related to organic certification, including certification body charges and related documentation.
How many times can a group or FPO avail assistance?+
A group or FPO can avail assistance three times during the block period from 2021 to 2026, either consecutively or in a staggered manner, subject to availability of funds.
Can the Spices Board verify the certification process?+
Yes. The Board reserves the right to conduct checks or inspections at any stage of the chain of custody before or after providing assistance.
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