pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
"Grant of Margin Money for Availing Capital Loan" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Grant of Margin Money for Availing Capital Loan" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to incentivize entrepreneurs to establish new coir industries or revitalise existing ones. Eligible units must be set up in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme provides margin money upon receipt of a financial institution's sanction order for a project.

Benefits:
25% margin money, capped at ₹25,00,000, upon receipt of a financial institution's sanction order for a project worth ₹1,00,00,000.
The loan amount will be released to the bank on behalf of the entrepreneurs.
The commercial production should commence within six months of the Margin Money Grant release.

Eligibility Criteria:
The coir unit must be established in Puducherry.
"Management Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Management Training" is a component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme by the District Industries Centre, Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, management training is imparted as a means to enhance productivity. It is imparted to the entrepreneurs/industrialists or their representative in various disciplines namely Financial Management, Marketing Management, Personnel Management, Quality control, etc, to discharge their duties in an efficient manner benefiting both the employee and employer and the economy.

Benefits:
90% of the Training Expenditure is Given as Subsidy by the Government to the Micro and Small Scale Entrepreneur/industrialists or Their Representatives.
The amount of subsidy is paid through the Puducherry Management and Productivity Council.
10% of the fees for training is to be borne by the Industrialists.
Management Training is Imparted by qualified resource persons from various renowned institutions in Various Disciplines Namely Financial Management, Marketing Management, Personnel Management, Quality Control, Etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
Entrepreneurs/Industrialists or their representatives are eligible.
Capital Investment Subsidy: Thrust Area Industries" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Capital Investment Subsidy: Thrust Area Industries" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Department of Industrial Development (Industries and Commerce), Union Territory of Puducherry.  The Thrust Area Industries are provided Subsidy on the Investments on Plant and Machinery. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Subsidy on the Investments on Plant and Machinery
20% subject to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- for the large and medium enterprises.
35% subject to a maximum of ₹30,00,000/- for the small and micro enterprises.

Number of Installments
The subsidy shall be disbursed in a single instalment.
NOTE:
 Where due to paucity of funds in a particular financial year or for such other reasons as the case may be, single instalment disbursement is not possible, such disbursement will be made in instalments. 

Mode of Disbursement 
In the case of Units Financed by Financial Institutions/Banks, 
the subsidy amount shall be disbursed through the financial institutions/banks only, towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or working capital purposes.
In the case of Self-financed Units, 
the subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be a Thrust Area Industry (Electronic Industries, Bio-technology Industries, Food Processing Industries, Agro Processing Industries Including Marine Products, Leather Products and Footwear Industries, Light Engineering Industries Including Auto Components, Textiles Industries Including Garments, New thrust area industries which have started production on or after 3rd April 2003).
"Interest Subsidy (For Micro, Small, Medium and Large New Industries)" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Interest Subsidy (For Micro, Small, Medium and Large New Industries)" 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, the industrial units availing loans from financial institutions towards the creation of fixed assets and for working capital shall be eligible for an interest subsidy to an extent of 25% of the annual interest amount paid. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Subsidy: 
Upto
 
25% of the annual interest amount paid.
Admissibility: 
From the date of commencement of commercial production.
Ceiling: 
₹5,00,000/- per annum.
Period: 
5 years for Puducherry and Karaikal, and for 7 years for Mahe and Yanam.
Number of Installments: 
In single or multiple instalments, depending on the availability of funds.
Mode of Disbursement: 
Through the financial institution.

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 industrial unit should be availing of a loan from a financial institution.
- The industrial unit should be availing of a loan towards the creation of fixed assets and/or for working capital.
- 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.
Motivation of Entrepreneurs and Financial Assistance for Rehabilitation of Sick Industries
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
“Motivation of Entrepreneurs and Financial Assistance for Rehabilitation of Sick Industries” is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the cost of implementing suggestions given by the experts in the field of technology, marketing and finance engaged to advise sick units is reimbursed. Also, a 50% subsidy is provided towards the cost of diagnostic study by technical institutions initiated through Financial Institutions/Banks/etc. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Subsidy @ 50% on the cost of diagnostic study by technical institutions initiated through Financial Institutions/Banks/Government with a maximum of ₹50,000/-.
50% of fees (maximum ₹50,000/- per unit) will be reimbursed on implementing suggestions given by the experts in the field of technology, marketing and finance engaged to advise sick units.
Interest subsidy @ 5% per annum limited to ₹3,00,000/- per year for 3 years on additional finance disbursed by Banks/Financial Institutions for Rehabilitation.
*The interest subsidy will be paid through the financial institution.
*The financial institution shall mean and include PIPDIC or any other Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.   The applicant should be MSME unit those who have obtained UAM/EM(Part-ll)/Permanent Registration.
2.   The applicant should be a "Sick" Industrial Enterprise. "Sickness" is defined as follows at present and shall be revised as per RBI guidelines from time to time:

- Continuous decline in gross output compared to the previous two financial years.
- Delay in repayment of loan, taken from institutional sources, for more than 12 months.
- Erosion in net worth due to the accumulated losses to the extent of 50% of the net worth during the previous accounting year.

3.   Other firms taking over a sick unit for rehabilitation will also be eligible.
Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Mai Ramabai Ambedakar Saat Phera Samuh Lagna Yojana&quot; was launched by the Director of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, in the year 1998. Under the scheme, incentives are provided to couples who participate in group marriages, as well as to the organizing institution. If people adopt the practice of group marriages, they can avoid the unnecessary expenses associated with individual weddings and promote financial growth.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, couples participating in group marriages are given an incentive of ₹12,000/- per couple in the name of the bride.
For organizing Group Marriage Functions, the organizer/organizing institution will be paid an incentive of ₹3,000/- per couple up to a maximum of ₹75,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
   1. The annual income limit in this scheme is ₹6,00,000/- in rural areas and ₹6,00,000/- in urban areas.
   1. In case of remarriage, the benefit will not be available under this scheme.
   1. The age limit of the girl at the time of marriage should be 18 years and the age of the boys should be 21 years. Proof of age of bride and groom to be married will be mandatory.
   1. Applications for assistance must be made within two years of the marriage.
   1. The beneficiary girl participating in the group marriage will be eligible for the benefits under this scheme.
   1. The assistance of the scheme will be available to girls from Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana.
   1. Marriage registration certificate has to be submitted compulsorily to avail the benefits of this scheme.
   1. The organization/institution organizing the group wedding has to apply to the concerned authority within two years from the date of marriage.
   1. The bride must produce a certified copy of the caste certificate obtained from the competent authority of the bride.
Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3)” 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 Scheduled Tribes 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 Scheduled Tribes 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 Scheduled Tribes.
   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 Agriculture Department for plastic crates and have to implement as per its norms.
One Time Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers for Purchase of Small Farm Implements (OTA-SFI)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“One Time Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers for Purchase of Small Farm Implements (OTA-SFI)” under the Farm Mechanization Umbrella Scheme, was launched on 12 February, 2013 by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal with the purpose to aid the farmers in procuring manually operated small farm implements necessary for agricultural operations.
&gt; **Features:****** Financial support will be provided mostly for manually operated tools like sprayer, manually operated paddy  thresher, cono weeder, weeder, drum-seeder, solar light trap, chaff cutter, seed bin, seed tray, seeder etc. and battery operated sprayers and PVC pipes for carrying water etc. under OTA-SFI.

> **Area of Operation:** The scheme is applicable uniformly throughout the State, except Kolkata district.

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Benefits:
Pattern Of Assistance:
Maximum ₹10,000/- or 50% of total indicative price of purchased manually operated machinery/implement whichever is lower.
Available Equipment:
 
A list of different manually operated machinery/implements is provided in 
Annexure-III
 (Page No. 37). Available models of different farm machinery /implements as mentioned in Annexure-III along with indicative price will be published in Matirkatha portal by the SPMT before starting of online application of the beneficiary .Combination of machinery/equipment from the list can be purchased within the subsidy limit. But, maximum two nos. implements of the same item may be chosen by the applicant. However, battery operated sprayers and PVC pipes for carrying water will also be eligible under this component.
Note:
No machine/equipment will be procured by the Government. The Government will only release subsidy as back ended subsidy against procurement by the beneficiaries as per their choice under FSSM with Bank Loan. The subsidy will be released through DBT mode to the beneficiaries for OTA-SFI.
The subsidy will only be applicable for purchase of farm machinery/equipment from the approved Farm machinery Manufacturers and Dealers as enlisted in the Departmental portal.
A beneficiary or his/her spouse will not be eligible to apply afresh before completion of 4(four) years from release of the last subsidy for any type of machinery under OTA-SFI from the State under this Guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Individual farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu (New) Scheme.

Or,
Groups like SKUS/PACS/FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG duly graded /LAMPS etc approved/recognized by any Govt Institution/Departments.

- The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Energy Efficiency (EES)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Subsidy for Energy Efficiency (EES)” 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 object 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 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.
&gt; **Objectives of the “Subsidy for Energy Efficiency” 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:
Pattern Of Assistance:
An eligible micro or small enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of energy audit undertaken by a certified agency. The reimbursement will be made after implementation of the recommendations.
An eligible micro or small enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to a reimbursement of 25% of the cost of installations for energy conservation as per energy audit subject to a maximum ₹2,00,000/-.


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.
Financial Assistance to Non Governmental Organisations
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu launched the scheme "Financial Assistance to Non Governmental Organisations". Under this scheme, funds are sanctioned to schools for children with an intellectual disability run by NGOs towards feeding charges, rent, and construction/extension of buildings.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is given to the NGO for feeding charges, rent, and construction/extension of building. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The school for children with intellectual disability should have functioned for a minimum period of 5 years.  
1. The school should be registered under section 51 of the Rights of Persons with Disability Act,2016.
The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Waiver of Electricity Duty” 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 “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 “Waiver of Electricity Duty” scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible unit will be entitled to waiver of electricity duty on the electricity consumed in its approved project.

Benefits:
An eligible unit will be entitled to waiver of electricity duty on the electricity consumed in its approved project for a period of 5 years from the date of commercial operation.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The 2021 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: State Capital Investment Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “State Capital Investment Subsidy” 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;State Capital Investment Subsidy&quot; Scheme:**

Through this incentive, eligible micro or small enterprises shall receive a State Capital Investment Subsidy on the fixed capital investment i.e. the investment made in building and plant and machinery and also on equipment installed for pollution control measures in the tourism unit.

Benefits:
Group A: 7.5%, subject to a limit of ₹ 1,00,00,000/-,
Group B: 10%, subject to a limit of ₹ 1,00,00,000/-,
Group C: 15%, subject to a limit of ₹ 1,20,00,000/-,
Group D: 20%, subject to a limit of ₹ 1,50,00,000/-.
Special Area: 25%, subject to a limit of ₹ 1,75,00,000/-.
Note: 
In no case, the amount of this subsidy to an eligible unit in respect of the building component will exceed 50% of the total State Capital Investment Subsidy given to the unit.

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.
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Fee (SDRFS)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Fee (SDRFS)” 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.
&gt; **Objectives of the &amp;quot;Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Fee” Scheme:**

Through this incentive,  an eligible micro, small and medium enterprise 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 - 25%
Zone – B - 50%
Zone – C - 75%
Zone – D & E - 100%
Medium Enterprise:
Zone – B, C, D and E : 75% 
The subsidy will be admissible for the purpose of:
Purchase of land and/ or buildings for setting up of the approved project and Land/building/shed taken on Lease (minimum ten years) at any government /government approved Industrial Park/ Estate for setting up of the approved project.
The amount admissible will be calculated proportionately based on the percentage of land / buildings used for setting up of the enterprise for implementation of the approved project.


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.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance of Interest Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Assistance of Interest Subsidy” 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 of Interest Subsidy&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, eligible industries will be eligible for Interest Subsidy on the term loan on equipment/ machinery etc. and furniture’s/ fixtures (except land and building).

Benefits:
50% Subsidy of interest charged by the Bank with an upper ceiling of ₹30,00,000/- per annum for a period of 5 years OR for the period of repayment of loan whichever is earlier.
Note:
10% additional interest subsidy to differently abled entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs and registered Start up in manufacturing /service sector.
10% additional subsidy to young entrepreneurs below the age of 35 years on the date of sanction of term loan.


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 will have to remain in production for 5 years from the date of commercial production.
   1. Enterprise will have to observe Pollution Control measures as prescribed by PCC or other competent authority as per Notification [No. PCC/DMN/13(PART IV)/2020-2021/448 DATED 25/01/2021](https://www.daman.nic.in/websites/Pollution-Control-Committee/2021/448-25-01-2021.pdf).   1.  Loan should be sanctioned by a Bank or Financial Institution as per RBI guidelines.
   1. The enterprise shall have to submit the application within one year from the date of the first disbursement of loan or on or before one year from the date of commencement of commercial production.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Patent Registration /Trade Mark Registration
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Assistance For Patent Registration/ Trade Mark Registration” 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 Patent Registration/ Trade Mark Registration&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, eligible individuals/ legal entities will be eligible to get assistance for obtaining Patent Registration/ Trade Mark Registration of developed product/ process during policy period.

Benefits:
75% of the cost/expenditure incurred for any number of patent applications subject to ₹25,00,000/- per applicant/ enterprise.
Maximum Capped Fee for Attorney:
For National Patent:
  ₹50,000/- for domestic patents.
For International Patent:
 ₹2,00,000/- per country for international patent within the overall cap of 75% of the cost / expenditure of patent registration within the overall ceiling.
Overall cap would be 75% of the cost /expenditure of patent registration within the overall ceiling.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Should be an Individual/ 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 one year from the date of publication /notification of the Patent /Trade Mark.
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Interest Subsidy on Term Loan
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Interest Subsidy on Term Loan” 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;Interest Subsidy on Term Loan&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible micro, small or medium enterprise in Powerloom sector 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:
Micro & Small Enterprise:
Zone A & B:
 55% of interest liability for 5 years.
Zone C, D & E:
 70% of interest liability for 5 years
Medium Enterprise:
Zone B, C, D & E:
 25% of total Term Loan interest paid by the enterprise for 5 years subject to a ceiling of ₹ 1,75,00,000/- per year.
Note:
 The interest subsidy will be payable annually subject to submission of a statement / certificate (in 
Annexure-II
) by the lending Bank /Financial Institution to substantiate that the unit has paid the due interest to the institution on the due dates and has not defaulted in payment of interest at any time during the period.

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/undertakings 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.
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Waiver of Electricity Duty
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Waiver of Electricity Duty” 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;Waiver of Electricity Duty&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible micro, small or medium enterprise in the Powerloom sector for its approved project will be entitled an reimbursement of electricity duty on the electricity consumed for the manufacturing activity for 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial production.

Benefits:
Micro & Small Enterprise
:
Zone A & B:
 50%  subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Zone C, D & E:
 75% subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Medium Enterprise
:
Zone B & C:
 100% subject to a maximum of ₹25,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Zone D & E:
 100% on the electricity consumption for 5 years and 75% waiver from the 6th year up to 10th year from the date of commencement of commercial production subject to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- per year.

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/ undertakings 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.
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy for State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)” 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 for State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible micro, small and medium enterprise in the Powerloom sector for its approved project will be entitled to refund of Net SGST paid to the Government of West Bengal for 8 years from the date of commencement of commercial production.

Benefits:
Zone B & C:
 30% of Net SGST paid for 8 years from the date of commencement of commercial production. 
Zone D & E:
 50% of Net SGST paid for 8 years from the date of commencement of commercial production.
Note:
 Cumulative refund of SGST shall not exceed 75% of Fixed Capital Investment.

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/ undertakings 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.
The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Additional Incentive for Adventure Tour Operators
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Additional Incentive for Adventure Tour Operators” 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 for Adventure Tour Operators” scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible unit, which has been qualified for bringing in more than 50 International Tourists or 100 Domestic Inbound Tourists in a financial year supported by payment of SGST, shall be entitled to an additional incentive for purchase of tents/dingy/adventure &amp; sports equipments/ related accessories by way of reimbursement in different areas.

Benefits:
Group A:
 60% 
Group B:
 70%
Group C:
 80%
Group  D:
 90%
Special Areas:
 100%

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.
West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Supply of Yarn to Societies etc. at Subsidized Rate
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Supply of Yarn to Societies etc. at Subsidized Rate&quot; is a sub-scheme under &quot;West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, launched by the Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department, Government of West Bengal on 7th March, 2024, and it shall remain in force for a period of five years. The objective of this sub-scheme is to provide supply of subsidized yarn to the Primary Weavers&#39; Cooperative Societies and Khadi Weavers&#39; Societies etc. and Individual weavers.
<br>

Benefits:
TANTUJA will supply yarn to handloom societies at a 10% discounted rate.
TANTUJA will receive a 5% administrative cost from the State Government for transportation, storage, and handling.
The Khadi Society, registered under various acts, will receive a 10% discount on roving or high count cotton fibre purchased from WBKVIB.
The WBKVIB will be reimbursed by the State government for the total concession amount given to the Khadi Societies, along with a 5% administrative cost for transportation, storing, and handling charges.
Note
: This does not apply to yarn procured under the NHDP Scheme.


Eligibility Criteria:
The following categories of weavers are eligible under this Scheme:

- Handloom Weavers (Entrepreneur Weavers, so called Master Weavers/ Individual Weavers/ Allied Workers Associated with Handloom Weaving/ Cooperative fold Weavers/ Weavers associated with Handloom Clusters etc.),
-  Khadi Weavers.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Incentives For Doubling Of Export Values
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Incentives For Doubling Of Export Values” 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;Incentives For Doubling Of Export Values&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Under this scheme, financial assistance would be provided in the form of reimbursement to MSMEs who achieve double the value of exports over the previous year to increase exports and enhance export values.

Benefits:
For Women Entrepreneur: 
2% of their export value limited to a maximum of ₹30,00,000/-.
For Other Entrepreneur:
 1% of their export value limited to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/-.
Note
: 
Enterprises will be eligible for incentive for every annual year during the Scheme period.

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 six months from 31st March of the previous financial year.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Cottage Industries: Financial Assistance To Cottage Industries
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance To Cottage Industries” is a sub scheme under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for Cottage Industries. 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.  therefore making the U.T. a Special Hub for the MSME 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;Financial Assistance To Cottage Industries&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to Cottage Industries on the term loan taken through Nationalized Banks, Cooperative banks, Public sector Banks or Private Banks.

Benefits:
Rate of Capital Subsidy:
 25% of the term loan amount for setting up of the Cottage Industry up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/-.
Rate of Interest Subsidy:
 50% of the Interest charged by Bank or NBFC or Cooperative Bank shall be reimbursed up to a period of 5 years from the date of commencement of Production.
Note:
10% additional capital subsidy shall be provided to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes / Women/ Differently abled having 30% or more disability.
Maximum limit of the Bank Loan should be ₹20,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be associated with Cottage Industry.
  - The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
  - The applicant should have passed minimum standard Four (IV).
  - The applicant should have undergone training for minimum one month from Government of India recognized Institutes, in the area of the proposed business.

Or,
The applicant should have experience of minimum 1 year in the same activity
Or
The applicant should be hereditary craftsperson.