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Coir Udyami Yojana

The scheme "Coir Udyami Yojana" by the Coir Board, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, aims to modernize the coir industry and generate rural employment. It offers credit-linked financial assistance to establish coir units by eligible applicants.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

Coir Udyami Yojana क्या है?

The scheme "Coir Udyami Yojana" by the Coir Board, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, aims to modernize the coir industry and generate rural employment. It offers credit-linked financial assistance to establish coir units by eligible applicants.

लाभ
• * * लाभार्थी का योगदान (परियोजना लागत का): * * 5%-* * बैंक क्रेडिटः * * 55%-* * सब्सिडी की दर (परियोजना लागत की): * * 40%> * * नोट * * * *: * *-परियोजना की अधिकतम स्वीकार्य लागत 10 लाख रुपये/- और कार्यशील पूंजी है। कार्यशील पूंजी परियोजना लागत के 25 प्रतिशत से अधिक नहीं होगी। कार्यशील पूंजी घटक को छोड़कर सब्सिडी की गणना की जाएगी। बैंक जमा किए गए 5 प्रतिशत लाभार्थी योगदान को समायोजित करने के बाद परियोजना लागत का 95 प्रतिशत स्वीकृत करेगा और परियोजना की स्थापना के लिए किश्तों में लाभार्थी योगदान सहित परियोजना लागत की पूरी राशि का वितरण करेगा। <बीआर>
स्तर
Central
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
लाभ का प्रकार
cash
मुख्य पात्रता
> Eligibility conditions of the Beneficiaries:
अंतिम सत्यापन
18 Jun 2026

Benefits

• * * लाभार्थी का योगदान (परियोजना लागत का): * * 5%-* * बैंक क्रेडिटः * * 55%-* * सब्सिडी की दर (परियोजना लागत की): * * 40%> * * नोट * * * *: * *-परियोजना की अधिकतम स्वीकार्य लागत 10 लाख रुपये/- और कार्यशील पूंजी है। कार्यशील पूंजी परियोजना लागत के 25 प्रतिशत से अधिक नहीं होगी। कार्यशील पूंजी घटक को छोड़कर सब्सिडी की गणना की जाएगी। बैंक जमा किए गए 5 प्रतिशत लाभार्थी योगदान को समायोजित करने के बाद परियोजना लागत का 95 प्रतिशत स्वीकृत करेगा और परियोजना की स्थापना के लिए किश्तों में लाभार्थी योगदान सहित परियोजना लागत की पूरी राशि का वितरण करेगा। <बीआर>

Eligibility

> Eligibility conditions of the Beneficiaries:The applicant must be an individual above 18 years of age with Indian Citizenship.The applicant will not be subject to any income ceiling for receiving assistance under the scheme.The applicant must set up a project related to the production of coir fibre, yarn, or products under the coir sector.The applicant may be an individual, a Company, Self self-help group (SHG), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Institution registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, a Production Co-operative Society, a Joint Liability Group, or a Charitable Trust.The applicant must not have already availed a government subsidy under any other scheme of the Government of India or the State Government for the same purpose.> Other eligibility conditions:The applicant belonging to special categories must produce a certified copy of the caste/community certificate issued by the competent authority.The applicant, if applying as an institution, must submit a certified copy of the bylaws wherever applicable.The applicant must ensure that the project cost includes capital expenditure such as building and machinery.The applicant may include one cycle of working capital in the project proposal, but it will not be considered for subsidy. The loan for working capital will only be sanctioned and released after the unit is set up, and the working capital must not exceed 25% of the total project cost.The applicant, if already owning a work shed, will have the cost of only the required machinery considered as the project cost under the scheme.> Note :Special focus on SC/ST and beneficiaries from the North Eastern Region (NER).The scheme encourages women and youth participation in rural areas.Only one person from one family is eligible for obtaining financial assistance for setting up of projects under Coir Udyami Yojana. The ‘family’ includes self and spouse.<br>Area: IndiaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

  • ✓ Prescribed Application Form for Scheme assistance
  • ✓ Copy of the Title Deed of the property on which the unit is proposed to be set up/already located
  • ✓ Proof of Coir Industry experience
  • ✓ Proof of training availed from the Coir Board
  • ✓ Machinery is proposed to be purchased along with the Invoice
  • ✓ Industrial Establishment Certificate issued by the District Industries Centre (DIC)
  • ✓ Plan & Estimate for the construction of a workshed duly certified by a Chartered Engineer
  • ✓ Project Profile of the proposed project
  • ✓ In case of SC/ST, a copy of the Caste Certificate
  • ✓ Any other supporting documents

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Offline — Step 1

    The applicant must fill out the prescribed application form(refer Part-B) and attach all required documents.

  2. Step 2: Offline — Step 2

    Apply to the nearest Field Office of the Coir Board.

  3. Step 3: Offline — Step 3

    Undergo a mandatory 5-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) before or after submission, but before bank recommendation.

  4. Step 4: Offline — Step 4

    The application is scrutinized and forwarded to the Regional Level Selection Committee.

  5. Step 5: Offline — Step 5

    The committee evaluates and forwards approved cases to the bank.

  6. Step 6: Offline — Step 6

    On bank approval, the applicant deposits 5% beneficiary contribution within 30 days.

  7. Step 7: Offline — Step 7

    Coir Board deposits a subsidy (40%) with the bank.

  8. Step 8: Offline — Step 8

    The bank disburses a term loan within 30 days of the subsidy deposit.

  9. Step 9: Offline — Step 9

    The project must be completed within 6 months.

  10. Step 10: Offline — Step 10

    Coir Board and the bank conduct physical verification before final subsidy adjustment. <br>

FAQ

Is there any age limit to apply under "Coir Udyami Yojana"?

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.

Who monitors the implementation of the scheme?

The Coir Board, its regional offices, and the concerned bank jointly monitor implementation and verify the physical setup of units.

What are the financial benefits under this scheme?

- Beneficiary contribution: 5% of the project cost- Bank credit: 55%- Subsidy: 40% (on project cost excluding working capital)- Working capital: Not eligible for subsidy and must not exceed 25% of the project cost.

What is the role of the Regional Level Selection Committee?

The committee evaluates applications and recommends eligible cases to banks for further processing.

What documents are required for applying?

Documents include a project report, ID proof, title deed, machinery invoice, DIC certificate, and others as listed in the guidelines.

Can I apply if I already received a subsidy from another government scheme?

No, beneficiaries who have availed similar subsidies under any Central or State Government schemes are not eligible.

Can I sell or transfer the unit or machinery after receiving the subsidy?

No, machinery and assets created under the scheme cannot be sold or transferred without permission from the Coir Board.

Are there any preferences for SC/ST or North East Region applicants?

Yes, the scheme encourages participation from SC/ST candidates and those from the North Eastern Region.

What are Mode of Disbursement ?

- The bank releases the term loan after receiving the Margin Money (subsidy) from the Coir Board. - Subsidy kept as Term Deposit Receipt (TDR) for 2 years. - After 2 years, the subsidy is credited to the beneficiary’s loan account.

Is the subsidy given before or after setting up the unit?

The subsidy is released after loan disbursement and is held as a Term Deposit Receipt for 2 years.

Sources & References

Ready to apply?

Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.

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