pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Promotion of Energy Audit and Conservation of Energy (PEACE): Training 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 "Training Programme" component of this scheme is introduced to enable MSMEs to establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, and energy efficiency, and help reduce energy consumption and costs. The training will be organized by GM, DICs/ RJD, Chennai in coordination with MSMEs Associations, Product Associations, Clusters, and other Stakeholders.

Benefits:
Programme Content
The participants will be exposed to how an effective Energy Management System (EnMS) can help their organization improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
A tailor-made training program conforming to the requirements of MSMEs/ clusters must be designed. Programs could especially be fashioned around utilities and systems that a particular industry is dealing with on a day-to-day basis.
For example, energy audit and conservation in electrical systems like maximum demand control, power factor control servo motors, transformers, pumps, fans, air-conditioning units, chillers, DG sets, lighting systems, air compressors, etc. and thermal systems like boilers, furnaces, driers, thermic fluid systems, heat exchangers, steam systems, etc.
Programme Duration
The course will be for 3 - 4 days, based on the need and requirement.
Wherever possible training may be organized sector-wise / cluster-wise / product-wise.
Training Faculty
The training faculty may preferably be drawn from organizations such as the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), India SME Tech Services Ltd. (SIDBI), and the National Productivity Council (NPC), etc., which Government Departments promote.
However, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) accredited Energy Auditors/ Managers with rich experience in energy audits, energy management & conservation, and BEE empanelled Energy audit firms/Cos., may also be engaged. Experience sharing by other enterprises must also be encouraged.
Fund Allocation
At least one training programme in each district at a cost not exceeding ₹ 75,000/- per training programme

Eligibility Criteria:
- The target group of participants for the training programme is Employees, Engineers, and executives of MSMEs, that are willing to undertake the energy audit.
- The ideal batch size will be 20 - 25.
- In the case of organizing cluster/ sector-focused programs, MSMEs from neighboring districts may also be included.
Payroll Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Payroll Subsidy" by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is introduced with the objective of assisting MSMEs in reducing their employee cost. The scheme provides reimbursement of employee's contributions to the EPF for their employees for the first three years from the date of commencement of commercial production, subject to a maximum of ₹ 24,000/- per employee per annum.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of employee's contribution to the EPF for their employees for the first three years from the date of commencement of commercial production, subject to a maximum of ₹ 24,000/- per employee per annum.

Eligibility Criteria:
- All micro enterprises anywhere in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- Small and medium enterprises set up in 254 [industrially backward blocks](https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/images/TN_Schemes_Booklet_Draft_09072022_v10.pdf) and all industrial estates promoted by the Government and the Government agencies like SIPCOT, TANSIDCO etc.- Agro-based small and medium enterprises set up in all 388 blocks of the state.
- The unit should have employed more than 20 persons. Only regular workers will be taken into account. Casual, temporary or contract workers will not be taken into account.
- If the employee strength falls below 20 for any of the months, the claim will be restricted to the months in which the conditions are satisfied. Check Your Eligibility for this scheme [here](https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/incentives/know_your_eligibility.php)
Campus Recruitment Assistance Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2018, the "Campus Recruitment Assistance Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Campus Recruitment Assistance to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. A recruitment assistance of ₹10,000 per Fresher will be provided to the Existing and New units that recruit through Campus recruitment from the educational institutes located in Goa. All the New and Existing Units having their operations in Goa are eligible. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits:
₹ 10,000 per Fresher
 will be provided to the units that recruit through Campus recruitment from the educational institutes located in Goa. 
NOTE 1:
 The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
NOTE 2: 
The subsidy will be provided only for the Freshers recruited during the operation period of the Policy. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the new and existing units must have their operations in Goa.
2. The applicant must be one of the below:

- Proprietorship Firm
- Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
- Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)

3. The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.
4. The bank accounts of Freshers should be linked to Aadhaar.
5. The Fresher should be recruited through campus placement. The assistance becomes payable after the said Fresher completes at least 6 months of continuous employment.
6. The Freshers should be recruited directly through campus placement from educational institutes in Goa during the operation of the policy.
AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
Launched by the All India Council for Technical Education, AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS) provides  subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Bentham Science to institutions.
**Objective:**
Facilitating access to e-Resource to the students, faculty and researchers, a new to augment the culture of research in the institution and overall quality of technical education.

Benefits:
Benefits:
 Subscriptions of e-Resources like Web of Science, Scopus, ASME, ASCE and Bentham Science to institutions.

Duration of Subscriptions: 
Initially for one calendar year, renewable for further year on the basis of usage by institute and fulfilments of other essential eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. AICTE approved Government/ Government-aided institutes.
1. The institute must have a digital library network having internet bandwidth (32 Mbps) and Wi-Fi connectivity with one or more static IP address.
1. The proposed coordinator must be full-time regular faculty with at least 10 year of experience in teaching and research with publications to his/her credit. The institute should also identify a co-coordinator who must be a faculty with at least 7 year of experience in teaching and research.
1. The institute must have PG Course in:


-  Mechanical Engineering, if applies for ASME.
-  Civil Engineering, if applies for ASCE.
-  Pharmacy, if applies for Bentham Science.
-  Any discipline, if applies for Web of Science/ Scopus.
"Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Grant to Silk Societies/Agency" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to encourage the silk weaving artisans to form registered societies/agencies to develop a cluster approach among the artisans which is effective and advisable at present for the successful development of their business.

Benefits:
Grant of ₹2,00,000 per annum for 5 years, allocated for Administrative and Marketing expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Society/Agency.
- The Society/Agency should be registered under either the Co-operative Society Act or the Society Act.
- The members of the Society/Agency should be silk-weaving artisans.
- The Society/Agency should exclusively deal with silk products produced by artisans in Puducherry.
"Grant of Margin Money for Availing the Capital Loan" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Grant of Margin Money for Availing the Capital Loan" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to encourage the entrepreneur to set up Silk Weaving Units in Puducherry. This margin money grants will reduce the initial financial burden on the entrepreneurs while availing term loan/working capital loan from the financial institutions for setting up of silk weaving units.

Benefits:
25% as margin money (restricted to ₹50,000/-) on the loan amount, upon receipt of sanction order from the financial institution.
The amount is released to the bank on behalf of the entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should belong to Puducherry by virtue of birth or by residence continuously for 5 years
- The applicant should ascertain availability of loan.
- The silk unit should be set up in Puducherry.
- The unit should start its commercial production within six months from the date of release of the Margin Money Grant.
- The income of the applicant and his/her family members should not be more than ₹1,00,000/- and above from all sources.
Sales Rebate under 'Marketing And Publicity'
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Sales Rebate under Marketing And Publicity" was launched by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide a sales rebate of 15% to the existing and newly established Sales Emporia / Showrooms recognized by the Union Territory of Puducherry for the sale of Handicrafts, Micro and small enterprises products manufactured by the units in Puducherry. The objective of this is to promote the sale of the products of Micro/Small/Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Cottage Sector.

Benefits:
15% as a rebate on the sales, subject to a maximum of ₹15,00,000/- per annum.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Sales Emporia/Showroom.
- The applicant should have its units in Puducherry.
- The applicant should be recognized by the UT of Puducherry for the sale of handicrafts, and products of micro and small enterprises.
"Rent Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Rent Subsidy" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. This scheme aims to support scheduled caste/scheduled tribe and woman entrepreneurs who have initiated production on or after 27-3-2002 in a rented building. It provides rent subsidy for the first five years from the commencement of commercial production on a tapering basis, with a maximum ceiling of ₹5,000 per month, subject to specific conditions. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Subsidy for the first five years from the date of commencement of commercial production on a tapering basis as below:
For the First Two Years: 50% of the Rent.
For the Third Year: 40% of the Rent.
For the Fourth and Fifth Year: 25% of the Rent.
*The claims will be entertained and granted only in respect of units in operation. 
* The subsidy is subject to a ceiling of ₹5,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an Entrepreneur.
- The applicant should be a Woman or should be from a Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe.
- The applicant should have started production on or after 27th March 2002.
- The applicant should have started production in a rented building.
"Generator Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Generator Subsidy" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the micro, small and medium industrial units (manufacturing and service sector) shall be eligible for the grant of 50% subsidy with a cap of ₹5,00,000/- per industrial unit on the investment made on or after 5-3-2009 on generator sets. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
50% subsidy with a cap of ₹5,00,000/- per industrial unit.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a micro/ small/ medium industrial unit.
- The unit should be from the manufacturing sector or service sector.
- The unit should have made investment on generator sets.
- The unit should have made investment on or after 5th March 2009.
"Capital Investment Subsidy: Physically Handicapped Persons/ Ex-Servicemen" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Capital Investment Subsidy: Physically Handicapped Persons/ Ex-Servicemen" 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. Through this scheme, the new industrial units which started production on or after 5th August 2009 by physically handicapped entrepreneurs and Ex-Servicemen for the investments made on land, building and plant and machinery are eligible for capital investment subsidy at the rate of 25% thereon subject to a maximum of ₹25,00,000/- for the micro and small manufacturing enterprises.

Benefits:
A capital investment subsidy at the rate of 25% thereon subject to a maximum of ₹25,00,000/- for the micro and small manufacturing enterprises for the investments made on land, building and plant and machinery.

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 scheme is applicable to the new industrial units which started production on or after 5th August 2009 by physically handicapped entrepreneurs and Ex-Servicemen.
- The subsidy for Physically Handicapped (PH) persons will be admissible only for those who suffer from not less than 40% incapacity under relevant category.
"Outstanding Exporter" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Outstanding Exporter" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The direct manufacture exporters that are exporting for 3 years are conferred with a cash award of ₹2,00,000/- and a citation. The scheme is formulated under the New Industrial Policy 2016, introduced on 4th October 2016. The 'State Award' Schemes are formulated to provide awards for the best outstanding Entrepreneurs/Enterprises conforming to the New Industrial Policy 2016.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The unit should be functioning profitably and exporting for 3 years.
- The exporting industry should be a direct manufacture exporter.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of UT of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units.
"Employment Incentive" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Employment Incentive" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, a Wage/Employment subsidy of 20% of wage/ salary up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/- per annum is provided in the case of workers who are covered under the Provident Fund (PF). The new units which commence production on or after 2-8-2004 would alone be eligible for this incentive for 5 years from the date of commencement of production. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Wage/Employment Subsidy of 20% wage/salary up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/- per annum for the workers who are covered under the Provident Fund (PF) (if applicable). 
"Employment Incentives", granted only if the unit has provided at least 60% of the employment to the people of UT of Puducherry.
*Wage/Salary would be limited by the minimum wages prescribed by the Government from time to time. 

Eligibility Criteria:
- The new units which commence production on or after 2-8-2004 would alone be eligible for this incentive for 5 years from the date of commencement of production.
- The unit should provide direct employment to at least 10 persons.
- The "employment incentive" will be granted if the unit has provided at least 60% of the employment to the people of UT of Puducherry.
Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)” 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 Castes 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 different harvesting and processing equipment.

Benefits:
The Scheduled Castes 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 Scheduled Caste 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.
Handicrafts Export Award
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Handicrafts Export Award" scheme was launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Dept, Government of Tamil Nadu. This award is given to encourage the exporters of handicraft items with a cash prize of ₹40,000/-, 4 gm gold medal, Thamirapattiram & a certificate. The exporter can apply offline for this award through Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers.

Benefits:
Cash Prize of ₹40,000/-.
4gm Gold Medal.
Thamirapattiram.
Certificate. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Tamil Nadu. 
1. The applicant should be a manufacturer of handicrafts in Tamil Nadu.
1. The applicant should be an exporter of Tamil Nadu Handicrafts.
1. The applicant should be a direct exporter.
1. The exporter should not be banned by Govt.
Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Harvesting Tools Assistance 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 FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), FPCs (Farmers Producer Companies), FIGs (Farmer Interest Groups), SHGs (Self-Help Groups), and Cooperative Societies for purchasing harvesting tools.

Benefits:
The Scheduled Tribes 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 Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. The individual farmer or FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/Co-operative society is eligible to avail of 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 Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS)
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 Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS)&quot; Scheme:***

Through this incentive, an  eligible micro or small enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to a reimbursement of expenditure incurred by it towards the cost of captive Effluent Water Treatment Plant for wastewater recycling and/ or other pollution control devices.

Benefits:
Pattern Of Assistance:
 An eligible micro or small enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to a reimbursement of 50% of expenditure incurred by it towards the cost of captive Effluent Water Treatment Plant for wastewater recycling and/ or other pollution control devices subject to a maximum of ₹ 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.
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Power Subsidy (PS)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Power Subsidy (PS)” 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 “Power Subsidy”:**

Through this incentive,  an eligible micro, small or medium enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to power subsidy on the electricity consumed for the manufacturing activity.

Benefits:
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise:
Subsidy of ₹ 1.00 / Kwh for enterprises located in Zone – A & B area and ₹ 1.50/ Kwh. for enterprises located in Zone – C, D & E area for five years from the date of commencement of commercial production. 
NOTE:
 The power subsidy will not exceed ₹ 10,00,000/- lakh per year for a micro enterprise, ₹ 20,00,000/- per year for a small enterprise and ₹ 30,00,000/- per year for a medium enterprise and will be payable annually.


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.
West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Support for One Time Settlement (OTS) of NPA Accounts of PWCS
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Support for One Time Settlement (OTS) of NPA Accounts of PWCS&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 make  Primary Weavers’ Cooperative Societies (PWCS) debt free by providing financial support for One Time Settlement (OTS) of NPA accounts of PWCS in The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (WBSCB Ltd.) / various District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).

Benefits:
100% of the overdue principal +25% of the overdue interest on NPA accounts of viable PWCS as of 31/03/2024.
The remaining 75% of overdue interest and any penal interest will be written off by the West Bengal State Cooperative Bank Ltd./District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd.

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.
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Power Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Power Subsidy” 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;Power Subsidy&quot; Scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible textile sector enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to power subsidy on electricity consumption for 5 years from the date of commencement of production from any licensee power supplier on reimbursement basis for the different manufacturing activity.

Benefits:
₹ 2,00,00,000/- to 50,00,000/- per annum for 5 years.


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 Director of Textiles on satisfaction of arrangement.
The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Subsidy for Quality Improvement
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Subsidy for Quality Improvement” 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 “Subsidy for Quality Improvement” scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible unit shall be reimbursed for the fixed capital investment expenditure incurred for quality improvement, modernization and installation of pollution control devices and for obtaining ISI/BIS/ISO certification.

Benefits:
50%, subject to a maximum of ₹ 7,50,000/-.

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.
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance” 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 Standard Quality Compliance&quot; Sub-scheme:**
Through this incentive, an eligible micro or small enterprise in the Powerloom sector shall be reimbursed 50% of the expenditure incurred for obtaining any certification/ ISO 9000/ ISO 14000/ ISO 14001/ ISO 18000 certification from approved Institutions/ Research Laboratories. Any new certificate not covered above may be honoured on a case to case basis according to necessity and essentiality.

Benefits:
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,00,000/-.

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 Patent Registration
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “ Subsidy for Patent Registration” 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 Patent Registration&quot; Sub-scheme:**
Through this incentive, an eligible micro, small or medium enterprise in Powerloom sector for its approved project will be entitled to a reimbursement for expenditure incurred by it for obtaining Patent Registration.

Benefits:
50% subsidy subject to a maximum ₹ 5,00,000/-.

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.
Scheme of Financial Assistance for Cultural Organization for Holding Conference, Seminar, Symposium, Exhibition, Festival, Competition etc.
Category: Sports & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Scheme of Financial Assistance for Cultural Organization for Holding Conference, Seminar, Symposium, Exhibition, Festival, Competition etc." was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide a annual grant to the institution/organization organizing a seminar, symposium. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of 10,000/- annually. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The institution should have a standing of at least 2 years in the field.
1. Institutions/organizations are required to obtain prior permission/approval of the Government before inviting foreign delegates to seminars and symposium etc.
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for Energy Efficiency
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy for Energy Efficiency” 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 Energy Efficiency&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible micro or small enterprise in the Powerloom sector 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 for the cost of installations for energy conservation as per energy audit will be entitled for its approved project.

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

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.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Saving In Consumption Of Energy And Water
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Assistance For Saving In Consumption Of Energy And Water” 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 Saving In Consumption Of Energy And Water&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Under this scheme, an eligible existing/ new Enterprise receives assistance for taking initiative in saving consumption of Energy and Water. Assistance will be disbursed only after submission of Certificate from Energy/ Water auditors regarding installation of equipments as per audit report.

Benefits:
75% cost of Energy/ Water audit conducted by recognized institution/ auditing authority subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/.
25% cost of equipment recommended by the auditing authority subject to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- one-time assistance.


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. The projects should have been implemented and commenced during the operation period of the Scheme. 
   1. Certificate from Energy/ Water auditors regarding installation of equipment should be submitted as per audit report.
Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Entrepreneurship Under Skill Development
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Assistance For Entrepreneurship Under Skill Development” 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 Entrepreneurship Under Skill Development&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Under this scheme, assistance is provided to the budding entrepreneurs and their staff/ staff of the existing entrepreneurs to undergo Entrepreneurship /Management development training/ skill training from reputed national level institutions certified by National Skill Development Corporation/ State Skill Councils.

Benefits:
75% of the course fee is limited to ₹1,50,000/- per course upto 20 persons per year.

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. Entrepreneur shall have to apply within six months of the date of completion of training.
Mahila Samridhi Yojana under NSKFDC- Haryana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme &quot;Mahila Samridhi Yojana under NSKFDC&quot; is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSFDC) in collaboration with the National Safai Karamcharis Finance &amp; Development Corporation (NSKFDC). The HSFDC is a Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 on 02.01.1971. It is a wholly government-owned Corporation with a 51% share of the State Government and a 49% share of the Government of India. 
This scheme offers loans up to ₹1,00,000/- to women Safai Karamcharis or their dependents for economic development through self-employment initiatives, such as establishing cloth shops, dairies, tea shops, bangle shops, beauty parlours, papad making, basketry, tailoring shops, etc. The Corporation contributes margin money at 10% of the project cost.

Benefits:
Project Cost Ceiling:
The Corporation (HSFDC), in collaboration with NSKFDC, provides loans of up to ₹1,00,000/- per beneficiary/unit for various economic development activities.          
Margin Money:
The Corporation provides margin money @ 10% of the project cost.              
Subsidy:
The corporation provides a subsidy @ 50% of the total project cost (Maximum amount of subsidy is ₹10,000/-).
Note:
 The subsidy is provided only to the beneficiary living below the poverty line.
Interest criteria for the loan amount recoverable by HSFDC:
Upto Amount(₹)
Interest % P.A.
Penal Interest % P.A.
100000
4
4

Interest Starts on
Penalty Start After
Principal Recovery Starts After
Installment Starts After
Installment Period
Same Day
30 Days
120 Days
120 Days
30 Days

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
   1. The applicant should be a female.
   1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 and 55 years.
   1. There is no income limit.
   1. The applicant should be either a woman Safai Karamchari or a dependent daughter of Safai Karamchari.

**Note 1:** Permanent Safai Karamchari means a person engaged in, or employed for any sanitation work and includes his/her dependents.
**Note 2:** The applicant shall have to produce a Certificate of Safai Karamchari or dependent of Safai Karamchari from the Head of the Government Departments (i.e. School, Colleges, Forest, Health, Education, Animal Husbandry having rank not less than Gazetted Officer), elected members of Municipal Body/ Corporation and Pradhan of Gram Panchayats, Local Revenue Officer or an Officer of Local Municipal Office, or Cantonment Executive Officer of the Cantonment or an officer of the Railways not below the rank of gazette officer.