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Spices Board (SPICED) — Replanting / new planting of small and large cardamom

Funded, but no order confirms it is still open: Spices Board notice, 25 June 2026 (SPICED applications 2026-27) (25 Jun 2026, Para 1 (SPICED "extended up to 30 September 2026 or until approval of the proposed scheme for the 16th Finance Commission Cycle, whichever is earlier"); para 3–5 (applications invited for 2026-27; last date 31 August 2026))

SPICED cardamom · Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry · Central scheme, all states

A third of the cost of replanting or newly planting cardamom (75% for SC/ST growers), within a per-hectare ceiling, for registered growers with up to 4 hectares.

Fruits, vegetables & flowers
Lead benefit
75%of the cost, at most
Components
2each read from the document
Who can apply
5kinds of applicant
Closing date
Closed on 31 Aug 2026see “When to apply”

What it pays

33.33%of the cost, at most

33.33% of your replanting cost, at most ₹1,00,000 a hectare in Tamil Nadu & Kerala, ₹75,000 elsewhere, or ₹33,600 for large cardamom.

Read from Spices Board SPICED scheme guidelines (2023-24 to 2025-26) · clause Component I, Sl. 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and 2.1 — Assistance and Eligibility (General Category) · p. PDF p.8–10, 14 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Only registered cardamom growers holding up to 4 ha; at most 4 ha per grower and 2 ha a year; minimum plant stand 1,100/ha (small cardamom, TN & Kerala) or 4,000/ha (large cardamom). The same area can be helped again only after 8 years. Paid in two yearly instalments. SPICED was extended only to 30 September 2026 (or until a 16th Finance Commission scheme is approved); check with the Spices Board before planning on it.

“1.1.1 Replanting / New Planting (Tamil Nadu & Kerala) (Ha): 33.33% of cost of cultivation subject to a maximum of Rs 1,00,000/- per Ha for General Category … 1.1.2 Replanting/New Planting (Karnataka & other potential states) (Ha): 33.33% of cost of cultivation subject to a maximum of Rs 75,000/- per Ha for General Category … 2.1 Replanting/New Planting: 33.33% of cost of cultivation of large cardamom subject to a maximum of Rs 33,600/- per Ha for General Category”
75%of the cost, at most

SC/ST growers get 75% of the replanting cost, at most ₹2,10,000 a hectare in Tamil Nadu & Kerala, ₹1,68,000 elsewhere, or ₹75,000 for large cardamom.

Read from Spices Board SPICED scheme guidelines (2023-24 to 2025-26) · clause Component I, Sl. 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and 2.1 — Assistance and Eligibility (SC/ST) · p. PDF p.8–10, 14 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Each year’s instalment is half the ceiling — e.g. ₹1,05,000 a year for SC/ST in Tamil Nadu & Kerala against ₹50,000 for General (1.1.1). Only registered cardamom growers holding up to 4 ha; at most 4 ha per grower and 2 ha a year; minimum plant stand 1,100/ha (small cardamom, TN & Kerala) or 4,000/ha (large cardamom). The same area can be helped again only after 8 years. Paid in two yearly instalments. SPICED was extended only to 30 September 2026 (or until a 16th Finance Commission scheme is approved); check with the Spices Board before planning on it.

“75% of cost of cultivation Rs. 2,10,000/ per Ha for SC/ST payable in two annual installments of Rs. 50,000/- and 1,05,000/- respectively (1.1.1) … 75% of cost of cultivation Rs 1,68,000/- per Ha for SC/ST (1.1.2) … 75% of cost of cultivation Rs 75,000/- per Ha for SC/ST (2.1)”

How much can I claim?

Enter crop to see the figure.

Read from Spices Board SPICED scheme guidelines (2023-24 to 2025-26) · clause Component I, Sl. 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and 2.1 — Assistance and Eligibility (General Category) · p. PDF p.8–10, 14 · Our copy (PDF)

Only registered cardamom growers holding up to 4 ha; at most 4 ha per grower and 2 ha a year; minimum plant stand 1,100/ha (small cardamom, TN & Kerala) or 4,000/ha (large cardamom). The same area can be helped again only after 8 years. Paid in two yearly instalments. SPICED was extended only to 30 September 2026 (or until a 16th Finance Commission scheme is approved); check with the Spices Board before planning on it.

Who can apply

  • Other farmer
  • Small or marginal farmer
  • Woman farmer
  • SC farmer
  • ST farmer

Papers you need

  • Land document (current-year tax receipt / Chitta Adangal / RTC; Parcha or possession certificate for large cardamom)
  • Cardamom Registration certificate (small cardamom)
  • Aadhaar card and copy of bank passbook
  • Survey plan by the Village Officer or a registered surveyor (or a self-attested map for large cardamom)
  • SC/ST certificate if applicable; panchayat/village headman NOC if the land is not in your name (large cardamom)

How to apply

  1. Apply through the Spices Board Grant Management System with the help of your Regional/Divisional/Field office of the Spices Board (notice of 25.06.2026, para 5 II).
  2. Replant at least 0.10 ha in one block with the required plant stand; Board officials inspect and recommend the eligible amount (Component I, 1.1.1–2.1).
  3. The subsidy comes in two yearly instalments, by bank transfer (Component I; General Guidelines 1).
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When to apply

Applications for 2026-27 opened on 1 July 2026 and closed on 31 August 2026 (notice of 25.06.2026, para 4–5).

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.

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