Development of Production Infrastructure (DPI) scheme

The DPI Scheme supports coir production units by providing financial assistance to set up modern production infrastructure and upgrade existing facilities. It helps improve product quality, increase productivity, and create rural employment, especially for women.

Highlights

• Implemented by the Coir Board under the Ministry of MSME.
• Financial assistance of 25% of the cost of equipment with ceilings for different units.
• Up to ₹6 lakhs for defibering units, ₹4 lakhs for automatic spinning, and ₹5 lakhs for others.
• Provides up to ₹2 lakhs for modernisation or renovation of existing units.

What is the DPI Scheme?

• The scheme provides funds for modern infrastructure facilities to coir units to improve productivity & quality
• The scheme also intends to create employment opportunities especially for women in rural areas
• The scheme intends to enhance utilisation of raw materials, attract new entrepreneurs and produce high value customer oriented products 
• The scheme also emphasises on adoption of eco-friendly production techniques and create pollution free coir industry

Objectives

• Increase productivity and quality of coir products.
• Create sustainable employment in rural regions.
• Modernise coir production through advanced equipment.
• Expand the coir industry infrastructure across India.
• Promote sustainability in coir industry through eco-friendly practices

Benefits of the DPI Scheme for Coir Processing Units

• Financial Support
  Helps set up new units or upgrade the old ones with government subsidies.
• Improved Productivity
  Modern machines lead to faster and better production.
• Higher Quality
  Enhanced equipment improves product consistency and market value.
• Boost to Rural Employment
  Creates jobs especially for women in coir-growing areas.
• Encourages Industry Growth
  Infrastructure upgrades push sector modernisation.

Financial Assistance Under the DPI Scheme

Eligibility for DPI Scheme

You are eligible if:

• Your coir processing unit is registered with the Coir Board under Coir Industry (Registration) Rules 2008 and the District Industries Centre (DIC).
• Your project cost exceeds ₹5 lakhs 
• You apply within 6 months from the start of production with a certificate from the DIC General Manager.

You are not eligible if:

• Your unit is unregistered with the Coir Board or DIC.
• The application is delayed beyond 6 months from production start.

Documents Required for DPI Scheme

• Application form in the prescribed format.
• Coir Board and DIC registration certificates.
• Certificate of commencement of production from DIC.
• Project cost estimates and quotes for machinery.
• Bank details and identity proofs.

Application Process for DPI Scheme

You can apply:

• Offline by submitting an application to the Coir Board.

Examples of Where the DPI Scheme Can Be Used

• Setting up a defibering unit with modern machinery.
• Installing an automatic coir spinning unit.
• Purchasing equipment for coir pith processing.
• Renovating an existing coir unit to improve efficiency.
• Starting a composite coir processing unit with multiple product lines.