pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Promotion of Energy Audit and Conservation of Energy (PEACE): Awareness Programme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
"Promotion of Energy Audit and Conservation of Energy (PEACE)" is a scheme by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme comprises four main components: Awareness Programme; Training Programme; Detailed Energy Audit; and Implementation of Energy Audit Recommendations. The "Awareness Programme" component of this scheme is introduced to make the MSMEs understand that the energy audit and conserving energy is a critical issue that is of great importance to the financial performance and competitiveness of their enterprise. > **Implementing Agency**

The programme will be organized by GM, DICs/RJD, Chennai in coordination with MSMEs Associations, Product Associations, Clusters, and other Stakeholders. Wherever possible the awareness programs may be organized for a sector/ cluster.

Benefits:
Objective
The program will make the MSMEs understand that the energy audit and conserving energy is a critical issue that is of great importance to the financial performance and competitiveness of their enterprise.

Schedule
The program, designed for one day, will be based on the needs and requirements of MSMEs. The training content will be standardized by the Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce in consultation with relevant agencies.

Resource Persons 
The Resource Persons are preferably drawn from organizations such as the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), India SME Tech Services Ltd (SIDBI), National Productivity Council (NPC), BEE, TERI, etc., which are promoted by Government Departments.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) accredited Energy Auditors/Managers with rich experience in energy audits, energy management & conservation, and BEE empaneled Energy audit firms/companies, may also be engaged.

Fund Allocation
At least one awareness programme in each district at a cost not exceeding ₹ 1,00,000 per programme.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The target audience includes executives, employees, and workers of MSMEs, as well as cluster members.
- The ideal size for the awareness program is 40-50 participants, although in industrially backward districts, the batch size may be smaller.
Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit" is a fisheries development scheme by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of India. This scheme aims to preserve fish and fishery products by facilitating the establishment of Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage Units and Fish Processing Units. Through this scheme, eligible entities, including the Private Sector, Fishermen, Fisherwomen Cooperative Societies, and Entrepreneurs, can avail of a 10% subsidy.

Benefits:
10% subsidy, subject to a maximum of ₹3,00,000 per unit, for the establishment of Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage.
10% subsidy, subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000 per unit, for the establishment of a Processing Unit.
Grant-in-aid for construction and maintenance of fishing harbor, fish landing center, fish landing jetty, fish drying platform, fish curing yard, work sheds, cyclone shelters, community halls, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Private Sector/Fishermen/Fisherwomen Cooperative Societies/Fishermen /Entrepreneurs.
- The applicant should be between 18 to 50 years old.
- The applicant should not have availed any benefit of loan/subsidy from any other source for the intended purpose.
Reimbursement of membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals 
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Details:
Reimbursement of Membership fee of Government promoted e-commerce portals Scheme is a sub scheme under National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme. The component has provision for reimbursement of Annual Membership / Subscription fee of Government promoted e-commerce portals such as GeM, e-khadi, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Tribes India, MSME Mart, etc. to SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).

Benefits:
The financial assistance may be provided 80% or a maximum of ₹ 25,000/- (excluding applicable taxes) whichever is less, per financial year for new as well as renewals for SC/ST MSE.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste(SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. 
1. He/She should represent any Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program, launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), aims to provide financial assistance to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education and to introspect and learn techniques that can help prepare faculty and students to impart their research work in the development of small-scale business for the nation.
All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE) and Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation (IMEDF) is conducting STTP-SFURTI Program .This is a special purpose vehicle for developing alternatives group that accelerates the development of micro-enterprises. IMEDF is also the nodal agency of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India for the development of clusters under STTP-SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries.
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**Objectives:**

  - To understand the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI).
  - To train the students and faculty in identifying and presenting a project proposal.
  - To enhance and sharpen their skills to develop a viable detailed project report.
  - To understand resource management for building a project with technological and social innovations.
  - To develop an in depth understanding of project management, resolve challenges faced in sustainable rural economic development and derive lessons on social, economic and environmental impacts.

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Benefits:
Financial Assistance
: Limit of funding ₹ 4,00,000/- to the institution.
Disbursement of the Fund: 
The full amount of the grant sanctioned shall be released after successful conduct of the program to Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation (IMEDF).
The amount spent by the institute on the conduct of STTP-SFURTI shall be adjusted on the basis of utilization certificate and detailed expenditure statement submitted by the IMEDF on the prescribed format along with other mandatory documents viz feedback form, copy of proceedings and completion report etc

Eligibility Criteria:
- The institution should be AICTE approved.
"Grant to Coir Cluster/Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Grant to Coir Cluster/Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to foster the development of coir industries. The scheme encourages unemployed rural youth and artisan individuals to participate in the manufacturing and sales of coir products.

Benefits:
Grant of ₹2,00,000 per year for five years to cover administrative and developmental expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a cluster/society/agency.
- The applicant should be engaged in coir product activities.
- The members of the organization should be coir artisans.
- The applicant should be registered under the Co-operative Act or any other Societies Act.
"Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies" Component of the "Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana" Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The "Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies" Component of the "Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana" Scheme was launched by the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. The objective of this scheme is to provide a one-time revolving fund of ₹2,00,000/- to each eligible Primary Fishermen Cooperative Society for working capital of the society and improvement of the socio-economic status of the members in the long run. The scheme shall be implemented by the Directorate of Fisheries through the respective District Fisheries Officer.

Benefits:
A one-time revolving fund of ₹2,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an active Primary Fisherman Cooperative Society (PFCS).
- The PFCS should have completed at least 1 year from the date of its registration under "The Odisha Cooperative Societies Act-1962".
- The PFCS should be in working condition.
- The PFCS should not have availed the revolving fund before.
- The PFCS should be conducting Committee of Management meetings and AGB meetings in time as per the OCS Act and Rules framed there under the Bylaws of the Society.
- The PFCS  should have paid the Government lease value of the reservoir/ pond if taken on lease as per the Rules.
- The PFCS should be able to produce last year's audited balance sheets with Profit Loss accounts of the Society from AGCS-empanelled CA firms/auditors.
'Financial Assistance for Setting Up of Sales Emporia by Industrial Associations, Handicrafts Societies and Recognized Institutions' under 'Marketing And Publicity'
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme 'Financial Assistance for Setting Up of Sales Emporia by Industrial Associations, Handicrafts Societies and Recognized Institutions' under 'Marketing And Publicity'  was launched by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, financial support will be provided via the Industrial Associations, Handicrafts Societies and Recognized Institutions for promotion of Handicrafts, Coir, Jute, Micro and Small Industrial products, i.e. for acquiring suitable buildings/premises and providing infrastructure facilities for setting up of Sales emporia locally and in important cities in India.

Benefits:
Financial support via the Industrial Associations, Handicrafts Societies and Recognized Institutions.
Promotion of Handicrafts, Coir, Jute, Micro and Small Industrial products.
Acquisition of suitable buildings/premises and infrastructure facilities for setting up of Sales Emporia locally and in important cities in India.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be an artisan/unit industrialist from Puducherry.
National Water Awards
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Jal Shakti

Details:
National Water Awards under the Department of Water Resources, River Developmen,t and Ganga Rejuvenation Encourage the various stakeholder including Civil Societies, Gram Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies, Water User Associations, Institutions, Corporate Sector, Individuals etc.to adoptg innovative practices of ground water augmentation by rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge, promoting water use efficiency, recycling & re-use of water and creating awareness through people's participation in the targeted areas resulting into the sustainability of ground water resources development, adequate capacity building amongst the stakeholders etc. > **No. of Awardees :** **32** > **Nominate Person**

Self in respect of Best Individual for Excellence, and Secretary/Principal Secretary of concerned State Departments, District Collector/ District Magistrate/ Head of Body, Prinicipal/Head of School/ College, Head of the Institution/ Industry/ Organisation/Association for other categories of awards. > **Selection Process**

All applications received for 5th National Water Awards are scrutinized by a Screening Committee of the Department & shortlisted applications are placed before the Jury Committee which is constituted by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. No Award is conferred except on the recommendation of the Jury Committee. The recommendations of the Committee are submitted to the Hon’ble Minister (Jal Shakti) for approval. Thereafter, the names of winners are announced on a suitable date.

Benefits:
State Level:
Trophies and citations are awarded to the Best State (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) and Best District in each of the five zones (Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern & North Eastern).

Individual and Institutional Level:
Trophies, citations, and cash prizes are awarded to winners in the following categories:
Best Village Panchayat
Best Urban Local Body
Best School or College
Best Industry
Best Civil Society
Best Water User Association
Best Individual for Excellence (Cash prizes: 1st - ₹2,00,000/-,  2nd - ₹1,50,000/- and 3rd - ₹1,00,000/-)
Best Institution (other than School/College) (Cash prizes: 1st - ₹2,00,000/- and 2nd - ₹1,50,000/-)

Eligibility Criteria:
> **Following Applicants are eligible to apply** 


- State Governments.
- District Administrations.
- Village Panchayats.
- Urban Local Bodies.
- Schools.
- Colleges.
- Institutions (other than schools/colleges).
- Industries.
- Civil Society Organizations.
- Water User Associations.
- Individuals.
"Grant to Subsidy for Raw Materials Procurement" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Grant to Subsidy for Raw Materials Procurement" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to promote Coir Industries by providing a 15% subsidy on annual raw materials procurement, capped at ₹5,00,000 per annum per unit.

Benefits:
15% subsidy on annual raw materials procurement.
Maximum subsidy capped at ₹5,00,000 per annum per unit.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should possess a Coir Industry Unit in Puducherry.
Scheme of Grant-In-Aid for Conduct of Art Exhibitions: Group Shows
Category: Sports & Culture, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme of Grant-In-Aid for Conduct of Art Exhibitions: Group Shows" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage talented artists in the field of painting, and sculpture by granting a sum of ₹50,000/- to the groups of five artists for conducting "Group Shows" art exhibitions. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹50,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a group of artists.


1. The artists should be natives of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
1. The artists should have continuous involvement in their field of painting and sculpture.
1. The artists should possess an adequate number of artworks for the conduct of their show.
1. Participation in National or State level Art Exhibitions and Artists Camps will be considered as an additional qualification.
"Generator Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Generator Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives" is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme came into force with effect from 1st April 2017 and is in operation in the whole of the UT of Puducherry. Through this scheme, 50% subsidy is provided to the industrial units of the micro, small, medium and large industries for the purchase and installation of generators. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Subsidy: 
50%.
Purpose: 
For the purchase and installation of the Generator purchased on or after 1st April 2017.
Ceiling: 
₹5,00,000/- per annum per industrial unit.
Number of Installments:
 In single or multiple instalments, depending on the availability of funds.
Mode of Disbursement: 
The subsidy amount shall be disbursed through the financial institutions/banks only, if the unit is financed by them, towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or for the working capital purposes. In case of self-financed units, the subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit.
*The financial institution shall mean and include PIPDIC or any other Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks.

Eligibility Criteria:
- All the Micro, Small, Medium and Large Industries are eligible.
- The Unit should have made the investment on or after 1st April 2017.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of the Union territory of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units. This 60% of the local employment will have to be maintained by the industrial unit during the period specified in the Affidavit.
- The generator should have been purchased on or after 1st April 2017.
- The industrial unit shall not transfer or dispose of the fixed asset including plant and machinery in any manner till the completion of 5 years from the date of submitting the application/disbursement of the subsidy whichever is later.
- The additional investments made by the new/existing industrial units after availing the first claim are also eligible for subsidy up to the ceiling limit.

_*The date of commencement as admitted by the entrepreneurs shall be reckoned after due verification by the officials of the Industries Department._
> **Special Cases**

If, two or more industrial undertakings are set up by the same person as proprietor, common partners, common Board of Directors/shareholders, such units are eligible for subsidy as separate entity provided the location of the unit are different and licenses /clearances/ registrations are obtained separately for the enterprises.
Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for General Category (HRT-2)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for General Category (HRT-2)” is implemented by the Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the General Category as well as to farmer groups and cooperative societies for purchasing various tools, equipment, sorting/grading equipment, and Post-Harvest Management (PHM) equipment. This includes plastic crates with equipment such as weights, packing materials, sorting/grading machinery, etc.

Benefits:
The General Category farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 75% of the cost of the Tools/Equipment or ₹3,750/-, whichever is less.
Farmer groups/cooperative societies will be eligible for assistance of 90% of the cost of equipment or up to ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is less, for the installation of Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
   1. The beneficiary should belong to the General Category.
   1. The individual farmer or farmer groups/Cooperative Societies are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.

**Note 01:** The tool/equipment has to be purchased from the authorised dealer of the empanelled manufacturer for the purpose of price discovery as notified by the Department of Agriculture from time to time.
**Note 02:** Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for tarpaulin seats and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
**Note 03:** Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for plastic crates and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2)” is implemented by the Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the General Category as well as to FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), FPCs (Farmers Producer Companies), FIGs (Farmer Interest Groups), SHGs (Self-Help Groups), and Cooperative Societies for purchasing of different harvesting and processing equipment.

Benefits:
The General Category farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 50% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,00,000/-, whichever is less.
FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/ Cooperative Society will be eligible for assistance of 75% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,50,000/-, whichever is less.
Note: 
Unit Cost of harvesting tool should be up to ₹2,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
   1. The beneficiary should belong to the General Category.
   1. The individual farmer or FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/Co-operative society is eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
   1. The assistance will be available once in five years.
   1. Equipment certified by ISO/BIS/ISI/Government recognized organizations should be purchased through an authorized dealer of that company or imported equipment.
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Work Force Welfare Assistance (WWAS)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “State Capital Investment Subsidy” is a sub-scheme under the “Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” scheme. It was launched on 1st April 2020 by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain in force till 31st March 2025.
> **Objectives of the &quot;Banglashree for MSME” Scheme:**

The objective of the scheme is to extend fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs to set up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with a view to focusing on the balanced development of MSMEs across the State and creating a sustainable ecosystem in the MSME sector which can maximize the utilization of resource, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the State emerge as the MSME leader in the country.
> **Objectives of the &quot;Subsidy for Work Force Welfare Assistance (WWAS)&quot; Scheme:**

Through this incentive, eligible micro or small enterprises shall receive reimbursement of expenditure incurred by it for paying its contribution towards Employees State Insurance (ESI) and Employees Provident Fund (EPF) if at least 50% of the employees in the enterprise are recruited from amongst the persons registered with the Employment Bank of the State.

Benefits:
Pattern Of Assistance:
An eligible micro, small or medium enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to a reimbursement of 100% in first year and 75% in the remaining years of expenditure incurred by it for paying its contribution towards Employees State Insurance (ESI) and Employees Provident Fund (EPF) if at least 50% of the employees in the enterprise are recruited from amongst the persons registered with Employment Bank of the State. The period of assistance will be as follows:-
Zone - B: 5 years.
Zone - C: 7 years.
Zone - D & E: - 9 years.
NOTE: 
The reimbursement of expenditure specified above will be payable annually based on a minimum statutory limit subject to the condition that the enterprise has paid its contribution towards ESI and EPF on due dates.
‘Employee’ will have the same meaning as defined under 
“Employees’ Provident Fund Act, 1952"
 and 
“Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948”.








Eligibility Criteria:
1. The business/organization should be a Micro/ Small/ Medium Enterprise.
   1. The business/organization should belong to the manufacturing sector.
   1. The business/organization should have started production on or after 1st April 2019.
   1. The business/organization should be in the private sector/ cooperative sector/ joint sector undertaking or should be a company/ undertaking owned and managed by the State Government or the Industrial SHGs.
   1. The Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) should be between 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025.
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Interest Subsidy on Term Loan (IS)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Interest Subsidy on Term Loan (IS)” is a sub-scheme under the “Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” scheme. It was launched on 1st April 2020 by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain in force till 31st March 2025.
> **Objectives of the &quot;Banglashree for MSME” Scheme:**

The objective of the scheme is to extend fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs to set up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with a view to focusing on the balanced development of MSMEs across the State and creating a sustainable ecosystem in the MSME sector which can maximize the utilization of resource, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the State emerge as the MSME leader in the country.
> **Objectives of the Interest Subsidy on Term Loan Scheme:**

Through this incentive,  an eligible micro, small or medium enterprise will be entitled to Interest Subsidy on annual interest liability on the Term Loan borrowed from a Commercial Bank/ Cooperative Bank/ Scheduled Banks approved by RBI/ RRBs/ Financial Institution (Central and State) for implementation of the approved project.

Benefits:
Pattern Of Assistance: 
An eligible micro, small or medium enterprise will be entitled to Interest Subsidy on annual interest liability for 5 years on the Term Loan borrowed from a Commercial Bank/ Cooperative Bank/ Scheduled Banks approved by RBI/ RRBs/ Financial Institution (Central and State) for implementation of the approved project as follows:-
Micro & Small Enterprise:
Zone A & B - 55% ; Zone C, D & E– 70%.
Medium Enterprise: 
Zone – B, C, D & E: - 25% subject to a ceiling of ₹1,75,00,000/- per year.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The business/organization should be a Micro/ Small/ Medium Enterprise.
  - The business/organization should belong to the manufacturing sector.
  - The business/organization should have started production on or after 1st April 2019.
  - The business/organization should be in the private sector/ cooperative sector/ joint sector undertaking or should be a company/ undertaking owned and managed by the State Government or the Industrial SHGs.
  - The Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) should be between 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025.

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The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Additional Incentive on Generation of Employment
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Additional Incentive on Generation of Employment” is a sub scheme under “The West Bengal Incentive Scheme 2021”. It was launched on 22nd February, 2021, by the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto 31st December, 2025.
> **Objective of the “West Bengal Incentive Scheme” scheme:**

The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance and help enthusiastic intending or prospective entrepreneurs to start their own business as a self-employed youth who will become an employer in upcoming days and generate more employment.
> **Objective of the “Additional Incentive on Generation of Employment” scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible unit will be entitled to an additional incentive for employment generation for paying its contribution towards Employees State Insurance (ESI) and Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme.

Benefits:
Group A, B, C & D areas: 60% for a period of 5 years
Special Areas: 60% for a period of 10 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all eligible tourism projects/units/expansion projects of existing units set up on or after the effective date (i.e. 22nd February, 2021)  of this incentive scheme.

       Or,

  - Eligible Hotel Units who started their commercial operation on or after 7th January, 2015 to 31st December, 2020 but could not apply under previous scheme 2015 due to absence of a Bar in the Hotel.
  - The units may be in the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector as also companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.
  - The project should be covered by a detailed feasibility report/project prepared for the purpose.
  - The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.
  - The unit should hold an Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate and Eligibility Certificate issued by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited on satisfaction of arrangement.
The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Interest Subsidy on Term Loan
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Interest Subsidy on Term Loan” is a sub scheme under “The West Bengal Incentive Scheme”. It was launched on 22nd February, 2021, by the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto 31st December, 2025.
> ***Objective of the &quot;West Bengal Incentive Scheme” Scheme:***

The object of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance and help enthusiastic intending or prospective entrepreneurs to start their own business as a self-employed youth who will become an employer in upcoming days and generate more employment.
> ***Objectives of the &quot;Interest Subsidy on Term Loan&quot; Scheme:***

Through this incentive, an approved project of an eligible unit shall receive an Interest Subsidy on annual interest liability on the Term Loan borrowed from a Commercial Bank/Financial Institution.

Benefits:
Group-'A’ and ‘B' areas:
 50%, subject to a limit of ₹ 25,00,000/- per year, for 5 years.
Group-'C' and 'D' areas:
 60%, subject to a limit of ₹ 25,00,000/- per year, for 7 years.
Special Areas: 
75% , subject to a limit of ₹ 30,00,000/- per year, for 7 years.
Note: 
The interest subsidy will be payable annually subject to submission of statement or certificate by the lending bank/financial institution to prove that the unit has paid the due interest to the institution on the due dates. The subsidy shall, however, not be paid in respect of term loans availed for second-hand plant and machinery or hire-purchase equipment.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all eligible tourism projects/units and also to expansion projects of existing units set up on or after the effective date (i.e. 22nd February, 2021)  of this incentive scheme.

       Or,

  - Eligible Hotel Units who started their commercial operation on or after 7th January, 2015 to 31st December, 2020 but could not apply under previous scheme 2015 due to absence of a Bar in the Hotel.
  - The units may be in the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector as also companies/ undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.
  - The project should be covered by a detailed feasibility report/project prepared for the purpose.
  - The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.
  - The unit should hold an Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate and Eligibility Certificate issued by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited on satisfaction of arrangement.
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Incentive for Energy Efficiency
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Incentive for Energy Efficiency” is a sub scheme under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme”. It was launched on 13 December, 2022, by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto five years.
> **Objective of the &quot;West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” Scheme:**

The object of the scheme is to extend fiscal incentives to textile sector across the entire value chain starting from
fibre to stitched garments for setting up such units in the State. The focus is on accelerated and focused development of the textiles sector across the state. This shall enable to maximize the utilization of resources, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the state emerge as the preferred destination for investment in the textile sector.
> **Objective of the &quot;Incentive for Energy Efficiency&quot; Scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible micro or small enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to a reimbursement of the cost of energy audit undertaken by a certified agency. The reimbursement will be made after implementation of the recommendations. Also a reimbursement of the cost of installations for energy conservation as per energy audit will be entitled for its approved project.

Benefits:
50% subject to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- (For the cost of energy audit).
25% for subject to a maximum of 10,00,000/- (For the  cost of installations for energy conservation).

Eligibility Criteria:
- Industries in the manufacturing and processing of textiles, apparel and technical textiles products.
  - The unit should have started production on or after 1st April 2022.
  - The units may be in the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector as also companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.
  - Shall not be applicable to the industrial units/enterprises.
  - The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.
  - The unit should hold an Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate and Eligibility Certificate issued by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited on satisfaction of arrangement.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Participation In Industrial Exhibitions Abroad
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Assistance For Participation In Industrial Exhibitions Abroad” is a sub scheme under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for MSME Sector. It was launched on 3rd July, 2015 for a period of five years by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli And Daman &amp; Diu. Now it has been extended further from 20th May, 2022 and shall be operative till 19th May, 2027.
> **Objective of the &quot;Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)”:**

The scheme envisages to provide incentives and assistance to the MSME Sector in order to nurture them and protect them from market vagaries thereby making them vibrant and successful, maximize Women participation in the business sector, reduce unemployment among the local residents and incentivize the industries to employ resident laborers etc.
> **Objective of the &quot;Assistance For Participation In Industrial Exhibitions Abroad&quot; Sub-scheme:**

The objective of this scheme is to promote the Products and Services of the territory abroad and their businesses to expand the customer base all over the world. Under this scheme, space rent subsidy would be provided on actual rent paid by MSME for participation in industrial exhibitions in foreign countries.

Benefits:
50% of space rent subsidy up to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-. 
Note:
 The assistance shall be granted up to Five years under IPS-2022.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Should be a New Manufacturing/ Service units or Existing Manufacturing/ Service units which undertakes Expansion/ Diversification in MSME sector.
   1. The unit should have commenced the commercial production between 20.05.2022 to 19.05.2027.
   1. Unit should be located in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli &amp; Daman and Diu.
   1. Enterprise shall have to apply within three months from completion of exhibition.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Capital Investment In Solar Power Generation
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Assistance For Capital Investment In Solar Power Generation” is a sub scheme under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for MSME Sector. It was launched on 3rd July, 2015 for a period of five years by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli And Daman &amp; Diu. Now it has been extended further from 20th May, 2022 and shall be operative till 19th May, 2027.
> **Objective of the &quot;Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)”:**

The scheme envisages to provide incentives and assistance to the MSME Sector in order to nurture them and protect them from market vagaries thereby making them vibrant and successful, maximize Women participation in the business sector, reduce unemployment among the local residents and incentivize the industries to employ resident laborers etc.
> **Objective of the &quot;Assistance For Capital Investment In Solar Power Generation&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Under the scheme, capital subsidy will be provided to the eligible industries on capital investment for setting up of Solar Power Plant for generation of power. The scheme encourages MSMEs to use Solar Power through this assistance.

Benefits:
25% subsidy subject to a limit of maximum of ₹50,00,000/-.  
Note:
 Enterprise shall be eligible only once to avail this scheme.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Should be a New Manufacturing/ Service units or Existing Manufacturing/ Service units which undertakes Expansion/ Diversification in MSME sector.
   1. The unit should have commenced the commercial production between 20.05.2022 to 19.05.2027.
   1. Unit should be located in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli &amp; Daman and Diu.
   1. Enterprise shall have to meet at least 10 % of their total power consumption through solar power.  
   1. Enterprise shall have to apply within six months of generation of solar power.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Awards For MSMEs
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Awards For MSMEs” is a sub scheme under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for MSME Sector. It was launched on 3rd July, 2015 for a period of five years by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli And Daman &amp; Diu. Now it has been extended further from 20th May, 2022 and shall be operative till 19th May, 2027.
> **Objective of the &quot;Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)”:**

The scheme envisages to provide incentives and assistance to the MSME Sector in order to nurture them and protect them from market vagaries thereby making them vibrant and successful, maximize Women participation in the business sector, reduce unemployment among the local residents and incentivize the industries to employ resident laborers etc.
> **Objective of the &quot;Awards For MSMEs&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Under this scheme, awards will be given for Best MSMEs under Micro, Small and Medium Category, for the following achievements:

  - MSME achieving highest growth in turnover over an year.
  - MSME achieving highest growth in exports over an year.
  - MSME achieving highest growth in employment over an year.
  - Achieving International certification over an year.

An MSME unit is eligible to receive awards for a period of three years in the entire scheme period of five years, if found eligible for the award. Secretary (Industries) is the recommendatory Authority for scrutiny and finalization of the nominations received and Hon’ble Administrator is awarding Authority in IPS-2022.

Benefits:
Award of ₹2,00,000/-.
Trophy.
Appreciation letter.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Should be a New Manufacturing/ Service units or Existing Manufacturing/ Service units which undertakes Expansion/ Diversification in MSME sector.
   1. The unit should have commenced the commercial production between 20.05.2022 to 19.05.2027.
   1. Unit should be located in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli &amp; Daman and Diu.
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Fees
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Fees” is a sub scheme under the “Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector”. It was launched on 1st January, 2022, by the Department of Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto 31st December, 2024.
> **Objective of the &quot;Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector”:**

The objective of the Scheme is to extend fiscal incentives for installation of New age shuttleless Powerlooms by MSMEs in Textile sector with a view to boost production of the improved quality fabrics and to create a sustainable ecosystem for MSMEs in Textile sector which can maximize the utilization of resource, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the State emerge as the leader in Powerloom sector in country.
> **Objective of the &quot;Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Fees&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, eligible micro, small and medium enterprise in the Powerloom sector will be entitled to a reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fee paid by it for the purpose of registration of documents within the State.

Benefits:
Micro & Small Enterprise:
Zone A:
 75%
Zone B:
 75%
Zone C:
 75%
Zone D & E:
 100%
Medium Enterprise:
Zone B, C, D and E:
 75%

Eligibility Criteria:
- The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the powerloom sector.
  - Enterprises must have started production from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024.
  - Enterprises should have executed a Four-party agreement with the Directorate of Textiles, Financial institution and Tantuja.
  - The units should be a private sector, cooperative sector and joint sector undertaking as also companies/ undertaking owned and managed by the State Government and the Industrial SHGs.
  - The project should be covered by a detailed feasibility report/project prepared for the purpose.
  - The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for Thrust Sectors: Scheme For Medical Equipment And Accessories, Medical Diagnostics And Ayush Products Manufacturing Units
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Scheme For Medical Equipment And Accessories, Medical Diagnostics And Ayush Products Manufacturing Units” is a sub scheme under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for Thrust Sector. It was launched on 3rd July, 2015 for a period of five years by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli And Daman &amp; Diu. Now it has been extended further from 20th May, 2022 and shall be operative till 19th May, 2027.
> ***Objective of the &quot;Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)”:***

The scheme envisages to provide further fillip to the specialized Thrust Sectors such as Plastic Furniture, Steel Furniture, Brass Furniture, Metal Furniture, Cane Furniture, Wooden Furniture, Bamboo Furniture, Fibre Glass Furniture and Marble Furniture etc, therefore making the U.T. a Special Hub for the furniture sector: maximize Women participation in the business sector, reduce unemployment among the local residents and incentivize the industries to employ resident laborers etc.
> ***Objective of the &quot;Scheme For Medical Equipment And Accessories, Medical Diagnostics And Ayush Products Manufacturing Units&quot; Sub-scheme:***

Under this Scheme, Capital Investment Subsidy and Credit Linked Interest Subsidy will be provided to Medical Equipment and Accessories, Medical Diagnostics and AYUSH Products Manufacturing Units.

Benefits:
Capital Investment Subsidy:
 20% of Gross Fixed Capital Investment made will be reimbursed subject to maximum of ₹50,00,000/- per unit.
Credit Linked Interest Subsidy: 
60% per annum limited to maximum of ₹50,00,000/- lakhs per annum for Five years OR for the period of repayment of loan whichever is earlier.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Should be a New Manufacturing/ Service units or Existing Manufacturing/ Service units which undertakes Expansion/ Diversification in MSME sector.
   1. The unit should have commenced the commercial production between 20.05.2022 to 19.05.2027.
   1. Unit should be located in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli &amp; Daman and Diu.
   1. Enterprise shall have to apply at online portal within one year from the date of first disbursement of loan or on or before the date of commencement of commercial production.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Zed Certification
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Assistance For Zed Certification” is a sub scheme under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for MSME Sector. It was launched on 3rd July, 2015 for a period of five years by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli And Daman &amp; Diu. Now it has been extended further from 20th May, 2022 and shall be operative till 19th May, 2027.
> **Objective of the &quot;Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)”:**

The scheme envisages to provide incentives and assistance to the MSME Sector in order to nurture them and protect them from market vagaries thereby making them vibrant and successful, maximize Women participation in the business sector, reduce unemployment among the local residents and incentivize the industries to employ resident laborers etc.
> **Objective of the &quot;Assistance For Zed Certification&quot; Sub-scheme:**

The Scheme envisages promotion of Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing amongst MSMEs and ZED Assessment for their certification so as to:

  - Develop an Ecosystem for Zero Defect Manufacturing in MSMEs.
  - Promote adaptation of Quality tools/ systems and Energy Efficient manufacturing. 
  - Enable MSMEs for manufacturing of quality products.
  - Encourage MSMEs to constantly upgrade their quality standards in products and processes.
  - Drive manufacturing with adoption of Zero Defect production processes and without impacting the environment.
  - Support “Make in India&quot; campaign.
  - Develop professionals in the area of ZED manufacturing and certification.

Benefits:
50% up to a maximum amount of ₹1,00,000/-.
Note: 
Subsidy shall be provided of all charges on the amount after deducting the assistance received from Government of India for ZED Certification.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Should be a New Manufacturing/ Service units or Existing Manufacturing/ Service units which undertakes Expansion/ Diversification in MSME sector.
   1. The unit should have commenced the commercial production between 20.05.2022 to 19.05.2027.
   1. Unit should be located in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli &amp; Daman and Diu.
   1. Applicant shall have to apply within a year from the date of issue of the certificate.