Subsidy %
Subsidy %
Ans:RATES OF LOAN and SUBSIDY: The indexed unit cost per hectare of
replanting/replacement planting and rejuvenation and consolidation for the
various tea growing regions at current prices and the Loan/subsidy rates
applicable w.e.f 1.4.2008 are furnished in Table-1.
The applicant tea estates may avail either loan and subsidy or only the
subsidy for replanting / replacement planting/rejuvenation(R&R). The loan
entitlement per hectare would be 50% of the unit cost. Subsidy entitlement
per hectare would be 25% of the unit cost.
In absolute terms, however, the actual amount payable per ha would vary
depending upon the location of the garden ( i.e. in the hills or in plains
etc.,).
a. The rates of financial assistance will be revised from time to time as and
when the unit cost for replanting and rejuvenation is revised by SPTF.
b. The areas considered to be hilly for the purpose of the scheme are those
included in the CBDT Notification No. S.O.1526, DT. 18th May, 1966.
c. In addition to the hilly areas covered under CBDT notification, the tea
growing regions in entire Tripura, tillah area of undivided Cachar district of
Assam and Uttarkhand will be treated as hilly areas
Subsidy
Loan @50%
Index Unit @25% of the
of the unit
Cost(Rs/Ha) unit cost
cost(Rs/Ha)
(Rs/Ha)
REPLANTATION AND REPLACEMENT PLANTING
Assam
3,03,284 1,51,642 75,821
Valley
Cachar 2,83,685 1,41,842 70,921
Tripura 2,02,070 1,01,035 50,517
Dooars &
2,98,020 1,49,010 74,505
Terai
Darjeeling 3,71,210 1,85,605 92,802
South India 3,44,600 1,72,300 86,150
Other Areas 2,55,200 1,27,600 63,800
REJUVENATION
Darjeeling 95,000 47,500 23,750
South India 95,000 47,500 23,750