Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy

The Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme (ATISIS) was introduced in 2020 by the Finance (Institutional Finance) Department, Government of Assam. Its objective is to secure the long-term financial viability of the tea sector. The scheme provides incentives to manufacturers who shift from Crush, Tear, Curl (CTC) tea to Orthodox tea production.

Implementation is a joint effort of the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam, with support from banks and District Industries & Commerce Centres. Applications are submitted exclusively through a dedicated online portal, and disbursements are made directly to beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer.

**Registration Process:** - Go to the dedicated portal for the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives" Scheme and select "New User Registration". - Provide basic information such as name, mobile number, and email address, and set up a username and password. Authenticate the mobile number using an OTP and complete the Captcha. Submit the registration. - Activate the account through the email link, then sign in. - Submit all supporting eligibility documents in the required format and provide complete unit details, including location, tea type, and capacity. Submit the unit registration and wait for approval.

**Application Process:** - Sign in to the portal, go to the "Apply for Benefits" section, and choose the relevant scheme component. - Complete the application form with all required fields and attach all supporting documents as per the specified formats and size limits. - Verify all details for correctness before submitting the application online. - Record the application reference number and retain a copy of the submitted form and confirmation message for future use.

**Application Status Tracking:** - Sign in to the portal to view the application status and monitor progress. - SMS notifications are issued for registration, fund disbursement, and other updates. - For technical assistance, reach out to atisis.assam@gmail.com.

**Disbursement Process:** - The Finance Department transfers the benefit directly to the beneficiary's registered bank account. - SMS alerts confirm the disbursement of funds, verifying the Direct Benefit Transfer.

Applications are submitted online, after which the registration details and supporting documents are verified. Each submission then goes through an internal review and approval procedure carried out by the implementing agencies.

Applicants can monitor the progress of their application on the portal and receive SMS notifications at various stages, continuing until the funds are disbursed.