Coir Vikas Yojana- Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme

The “Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme (CITUS)” is a component of the Coir Vikas Yojana, implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. The scheme focuses on modernizing coir units by providing support for new machinery, infrastructure, and technology adoption to improve productivity and product quality. It also promotes setting up new coir processing units, expansion into new areas, and better utilization of raw materials. Special emphasis is given to generating employment, especially for women in rural areas, and encouraging new entrepreneurs. The scheme supports eco-friendly production practices and aims to make the coir industry more competitive and technology-driven. It is implemented by the Coir Board with technical support from specialized institutes.

1. Financial Assistance: 25% subsidy on the cost of eligible plant and machinery. 1. Maximum Limit: Financial assistance up to ₹2.50 crore per coir unit/project. 1. Support for Modernization: Assistance for upgrading existing units or setting up new coir processing units. 1. Direct Benefit Transfer: Subsidy is provided through DBT/PFMS as reimbursement after investment. 1. Support to Entrepreneurs: Available to SHGs, associations, and small/medium/co-operative/public sector enterprises. 1. Encouragement for New Units: Promotes the establishment of new units and the expansion of existing capacity.

Notes:

• A single unit/enterprise will not be allowed for the grant of assistance under this Scheme.
• No applications from those units exceeding the investment limits prescribed for medium-scale enterprises in the MSME Act, from time to time, shall be considered for grant of assistance under this component.
• The amount will be released after the Coir Unit installs the appropriate/approved Plant and Machinery and commences its operation.
• The applicant unit will be at liberty to procure the Plant and Machinery out of the loan amount from any financial institution/bank/leasing company or from its own resources.

1. All newly established coir production/processing units in the categories of individuals/partnership firms, SHGs, Associations, and enterprises from small scale/medium / co-operative/ private sector / public sector, interested in the production of value-added coir /coir blended items, where coir is the dominant fiber by setting up new coir unit or upgrading the existing unit will be eligible to apply for financial assistance.
2. All coir production/processing units registered with the Coir Board under Coir Industry (Registration) Rules, 2008, and having Udyog Aadhar are eligible to apply for financial assistance for modernization under this scheme.
3. The units which have applied for assistance under this component will have to complete 5 years of successful operation before applying for assistance under modernization.
4. The financial assistance under this component will be available to entrepreneurs who have not availed of any Central Government subsidy under PMEGP, CUY, DPI, TUF, etc. for the same purpose.

Note 01: Financial assistance under this component will be extended to the entire coir sector of the country. The project cost of the units applying for financial assistance shall be within the investment limits prescribed for Small and Medium Enterprises under the MSME Act from time to time.
Note 02: The equipment and machinery/motors eligible for assistance under the scheme shall not be below the standards prescribed from time to time by BIS.
Note 03: The ceiling of prices of different items of machinery will be fixed and reviewed periodically by a five-member Technical Committee (TC).
Note 04: The machinery/equipment procured should be as per the standards prescribed by the BIS, and can be sourced from the open market at the option/choice of entrepreneurs with valid receipts/invoices with GST number. Machinery can also be imported for setting up high-tech coir processing units for which the beneficiary unit shall substantiate the reason for the import of machinery.
Note 05: The machinery suppliers will have to give a 'performance guarantee' for a period of at least two years to the beneficiaries and a copy to be provided while availing the incentive under the scheme. In the case of imported machinery, the units shall produce the invoice, shipping bill, etc. certified by Customs Authorities/DGFT/Banks with a performance certificate from the supplier.
Note 06: With respect to projects for modernization, the cost of new machinery/equipment/power generators/material handling equipment/conveyors, etc. installed/procured will only be taken for arriving at the project cost for calculation of the amount of financial assistance.

Online

Steps for Availing Assistance:

Step 1: Submit a Detailed project report (DPR) in the prescribed format to the nearest ROs/SROs of the Board through online.
Step 2: Obtain the In-Principle Approval (IPA) for the project from the Board
Step 3: Procure the plant & machinery as per the approval
Step 4: Erect the machinery and establish the unit
Step 5: Obtain Udhyog Aadhaar
Step 6: Register the unit in Coir Board
Step 7: Commence the production
Step 8: Submit the applications within one year after starting the production

For modernization:

The units which have Coir Board registration and have successfully completed 5 years after commencement of production, can apply for availing assistance under this component.

Stage 1 - New Login Registration

Step 1: Click on the link "Apply Now" of the CITUS Scheme.
Step 2: Click on the link "New Login Registration" in the Login.
Step 3: Enter Name, Aadhaar Number, email and Mobile Phone Number as per the format given on the screen
Step 4: PAN number, email, and Mobile Phone Number once entered cannot be changed later in the application form.
Step 5: Now you should select a secret question from the pull-down menu and then type your answer in the next field. Note down the secret question and the answer immediately.
Step 6: You should now choose your User Name (minimum 8 characters and maximum 15 characters, numbers are allowed and no special characters are allowed).
Step 7: Enter the Given Security PIN displayed on the screen.
Step 8: You can now finalize the above details by clicking the CONFIRM Button. Remember, the email-id already used by anyone else for online application submission cannot be used again.
Step 9: Immediately you will receive your username and password by email/SMS.
Note: In the Future, all communications will be sent to this email and Mobile Number Only

Stage-2 Submit Detailed Project Report (DPR):

Step 1: In the login, type your user name and password received through email/SMS and click "Sign In"
Step 2: Immediately you will be asked to change your password. Here you should set a new password and confirm it. Remember, the password is case-sensitive and the password should contain a minimum 8 characters.
Step 3: After successful login, You will be redirected to your Home Page.
Step 4: Expand the Scheme CITUS by clicking on the + symbol
Step 5: Click on the Link Detailed project Report and fill the Report as per the given Format
Step 6: After submitting the Form, you will get a registration Number.
Step 7: You will receive an SMS/email when the Coir Board Approves/Rejects your DPR (IPA) so that you can submit an online Application.

Stage - 3 Application status:

• You can check your application status on the website by login to your Home Page with your username and Password.
• Keep visiting your home page of www.coirservices.gov.in for the latest developments in your application