Development of Spices — area expansion of pepper, nutmeg, clove, ginger and turmeric (Kerala, 2026-27)
Shown as running by: Kerala “Development of Spices” 2026-27 working instructions (circular ADFW/4258/2026-TS(2), 02.09.2026) (2 Sept 2026, Opening para — continuous Administrative Sanction (G.O.(Rt) No.717/2026/AGRI dated 29-07-2026) for “Development of spices” during 2026-2027 for Rs. 2000.00 Lakh under Head of Account 2401-00-108-59)
A small or marginal farmer planting spices gets, per hectare, ₹17,000 for a new pepper garden, ₹40,000 of nutmeg grafts, ₹13,750 of clove planting material, or ₹15,000 for ginger and turmeric.
- Lead benefit
- ₹17,000per hectare, at most
- Components
- 4each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 1kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
₹17,000 per hectare to establish a new black pepper garden (planting material, inputs and plant protection).
What the document says, word for word
Only for small and marginal farmers registered on the AIMS portal, with land records for the area.
“The estimated cost for the establishment of one hectare of pepper garden is Rs 40000/- by the internal estimation conducted by the department. An assistance to the tune of Rs. 17000 per hectare can be given for planting materials, critical inputs needed during their planting, prophylactic pest and disease management practices at the time of planting etc.”Nutmeg grafts worth up to ₹40,000 per hectare (at most ₹250 a graft, or its actual cost if lower).
What the document says, word for word
Only for small and marginal farmers registered on the AIMS portal, with land records for the area. The planting material is given at 100% assistance; each graft is paid at ₹250 or its actual cost, whichever is less.
“It is sanctioned to establish nutmeg in an area of 292.85765 ha with a financial outlay of Rs.117.14306 lakh with financial assistance @ 40000/Ha. … The maximum rate of assistance per grafts shall be Rs. 250.00 or the actual cost of it whichever is less.”Clove planting material worth up to ₹13,750 per hectare, grown as an intercrop in coconut gardens.
What the document says, word for word
Only for small and marginal farmers registered on the AIMS portal, with land records for the area.
“Cost of planting materials at a maximum rate of Rs.13,750 per hectare is admissible under this scheme component.”₹15,000 per hectare for ginger or turmeric — planting material, lime, compost, bio-fertilisers and bio-control agents.
What the document says, word for word
Only for small and marginal farmers registered on the AIMS portal, with land records for the area.
“An assistance of Rs. 15,000/- per hectare is sanctioned for planting materials, lime, compost/farm yard manure, wood ash, bio fertilizers and bio control agents.”How much can I claim?
Enter your hectares to see the figure.
Only for small and marginal farmers registered on the AIMS portal, with land records for the area.
Who can apply
- Small or marginal farmer
Papers you need
- Application in the prevailing format
- Land records for the area
- AIMS portal farmer registration
How to apply
- Register as a farmer on the AIMS portal (paras 1.1(d), 1.2(g), 1.3(e), 2(c)).
- Apply at your Krishi Bhavan in the prevailing form with land records for the area.
- Take planting material from departmental farms or approved nurseries; if you buy it yourself, tell the Agricultural Officer in advance so the quality can be checked (para 1.2(b)).
- After field inspection, the assistance for work you did yourself is paid by DBT / e-payment (para 1.1(b)).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.