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Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board
5.6/10Startups can participate in international fairs and exhibitions organized by the Tea Board of India, providing them with a platform to showcase their products and generate trade opportunities through direct interaction with potential buyers. Eligibility requires exporters to hold valid licenses, deal exclusively in 100% Indian teas, and submit regular monthly export returns, ensuring a focus on legitimate trade practices.
States / UT: All India
Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Schemes
Nodal department: Tea Board of India
Scheme for: Startups
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Startups
Tags: startups, Export, Regulatory
Details
Brief
To provide a platform to the exporters to showcase their products in international events for promotion and facilitate the generation of trade opportunities through interaction between buyers and sellers during the exhibition.
Eligibility
- All exporters holding valid exporters’ licenses are eligible to participate from the Tea Board’s booth in the exhibition. The company shall not be under any investigation/charged/prosecuted/debarred/blacklisted on any grounds related to trade and business.
- Only exporters submitting regular monthly export returns will be eligible for participation.
- The exporter must be dealing in only 100% Indian teas.
- Provision for new entrants will be there as per the table at C 2 below.
Benefit tags
- Regulatory
Benefits
- - Provides a platform for the exporters to showcase their products in international events for promotion and facilitate the generation of trade opportunities through interaction between buyers and sellers during the exhibition
- Provides a platform for the exporters to showcase their products in international events for promotion and facilitate the generation of trade opportunities through interaction between buyers and sellers during the exhibition.
Eligibility
- All exporters holding valid exporters’ licenses are eligible to participate from the Tea Board’s booth in the exhibition. The company shall not be under any investigation/charged/prosecuted/debarred/blacklisted on any grounds related to trade and business.
- Only exporters submitting regular monthly export returns will be eligible for participation.
- The exporter must be dealing in only 100% Indian teas.
- Provision for new entrants will be there as per the table at C 2 below.
How useful is this scheme?
Public benefit analysis
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.
5.6
/ 10
Public Benefit Score
- Accessibility5.0
- Financial impact5.0
- Rural utility4.0
- Awareness7.0
- Simplicity7.0
- Inclusivity5.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The scheme provides a valuable opportunity for startups in the tea sector to showcase their products internationally, promoting trade.
Key challenges addressed
- Limited exposure for tea exporters
- Challenges in accessing international markets
Most beneficial for
- Startups in the tea industry
Likely challenges
- Eligibility criteria may exclude some potential applicants
- Awareness of the scheme may be low among rural startups
Practical insights for citizens
Practical for those with valid licenses, but barriers exist for new entrants
Rural challenges
- Limited internet access
- Lack of awareness about the scheme
Digital challenges
- High digital dependency may exclude non-digital users
Implementation bottlenecks
- Eligibility verification may delay processes
Awareness challenges
- Low awareness among rural startups about the scheme
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Online portal
- Documents burden
- Low, but requires valid exporter licenses
- Verification complexity
- Moderate, requires compliance checks
- Office dependency
- Low, primarily online
- DBT dependency
- No direct benefit transfer involved
- CSC support
- Limited
- Estimated citizen effort
- Moderate effort required for application
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit practicality
- Practical for eligible exporters
- Financial meaningfulness
- Moderate, as it provides exposure rather than direct financial aid
- Long-term impact
- Potentially positive for the growth of the tea export sector
Plain-language guidance
Startups in the tea industry can apply to showcase their products at international fairs. Eligibility includes having a valid exporter license and dealing in 100% Indian teas.
- Who should apply
- Startups in the tea export business with valid licenses.
- Who may struggle
- New entrants without licenses or those unfamiliar with online applications.
- Best application route
- Apply via the official online portal.
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Application Process
Online / portal
Official application / information link: http://www.teaboard.gov.in/pdf/Revised_Scheme_for_Participation_in_International_fairs_and_exhibitions_with_Tea_Board_29_11_17_pdf2688.pdf
Source listing: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html
Official links
References
- Startup India — Central government schemes for startups
- https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html
- Application / official link
- http://www.teaboard.gov.in/pdf/Revised_Scheme_for_Participation_in_International_fairs_and_exhibitions_with_Tea_Board_29_11_17_pdf2688.pdf
Apply
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board is a government welfare initiative designed to support Startups, Startups through benefits related to Startups & entrepreneurship, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
- Who can apply for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Eligibility for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
- What benefits are offered under Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Benefits under Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
- Which department manages Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board is managed by Tea Board of India and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
- Can users apply online for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
- Is Aadhaar mandatory for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
- Where can users apply for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Applications for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
- What documents may be required for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
- Is Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board a central government scheme?
- Yes, Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board is a central government welfare initiative that may be implemented across multiple states through authorised departments and agencies.
- Does Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board provide business loan or startup assistance?
- Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board may support entrepreneurs, startups, self-employed individuals, MSMEs, or small businesses through financial assistance, subsidies, credit support, or training initiatives.
- Is collateral required under Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Collateral requirements may vary depending on the loan amount, implementing agency, financial institution, and government subsidy structure.
- Can CSC centres help users apply for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
- How can users check the latest updates for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
- Can beneficiaries track application status for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board?
- Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
- Where can users get help for Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board in All India?
- Users in All India may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
- Which nearby public services may help with Participation in International Fairs and Exhibitions with Tea Board applications?
- Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.