Question: What is Entrepreneur Support Scheme?

Answer: of FCISelf-attested copy of valid licence from local bodySelf-attested copies of sales billsSelf-attested copy of consumer card of
KSEB showing Contract demand and date of power connection with a copy of the last electricity billLand: Copy of title/lease
deed/Allotment order and remittance particulars in case of DA, DP etc. and fair value of land from the concerned revenue authority.Land
Development costs: Certificate from a Civil Engineer (Annexure â€“ VII) not below the rank of an Assistant Executive Engineer of a
Government Department (Industries, PWD, LSGD, Irrigation, etc.) or a Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers India/Approved
Valuer of Institution of Valuers, India.Building: Copy of title deed/lease deed of land (only in case the land is not claimed), approved
plan, estimate and valuation certificate from the Civil Engineer (Annexure â€“ VII) not below the rank of an Assistant Executive
Engineer of Government Department (Industries, PWD, LSGD, Irrigation, etc.) or a Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers
India/Approved Valuer of Institution of Valuers, India.Plant & Machinery: Copy of invoices/bills with proof of payment (cash
receipt/certificate from the financial institution; in case of machinery purchased from outside the state, copy of invoice shall be affixed
with the stamp from the concerned taxes check post), Bill of entry for imported machinery and in case of fabricated machinery,
Certificate of a Mechanical Engineer (Annexure â€“VIII) not below the rank of an Assistant Executive Engineer of Government
Department (Industries, PWD, LSGD, Irrigation, etc.) or a Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers India/Approved Valuer of
Institution of Valuers, India with regard to material costs and labour costs.Electrification costs: Copy of invoices/bills (including power
connection charges, transformer costs etc.) with proof of payment (cash receipt/certificate from the financial institution) and in case the
electrification costs is above â‚¹50,000/-, a valuation Certificate of an Electrical Engineer (Annexure â€“ IX) not below the rank of an
Assistant Executive Engineer, Electrical Inspectorate/Kerala State Electricity Board or Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers India
/ Approved Valuer of Institution of Valuers, IndiaGenerator Set/Other energy generating Equipment: Copy of invoices/bills with proof of
payment (cash receipt/certificate from the financial institution), Valuation certificate of an Electrical Engineer (Annexure â€“ IX) not
below the rank of an Assistant Executive Engineer of Electrical Inspectorate/Kerala State Electricity Board or a Chartered Engineer,
Institution of Engineers India/Approved Valuer of Institution of Valuers, India and copy of Installation permit/Energization order from
Electrical Inspectorate towards the Generator setTesting Equipment: Copy of invoices/bills with proof of payment (cash
receipt/certificate from the financial institution) and valuation certificate of a Mechanical Engineer (Annexure â€“ VIII) not below the
rank of an Assistant Executive Engineer of Government Department (Industries, PWD, LSGD, Irrigation, etc.) or a Chartered Engineer,
Institution of Engineers India/Approved Valuer of Institution of Valuers, India.Pollution Control Devices: Copy of invoices/bills with
proof of payment (cash receipt/certificate from the financial institution), valuation certificate of a Mechanical Engineer (Annexure â€“
VIII) not below the rank of an Assistant Executive Engineer of Government Department (Industries, PWD, LSGD, Irrigation, etc.) or a
Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers India/Approved Valuer of Institution of Valuers, India and self-attested copy of consent
letter from the Kerala State Pollution Control Board.Essential Office/Water & waste recycling/rain harvesting equipment: Copy of
invoices/bills with proof of payment (cash receipt/certificate from the financial institution), Valuation certificate of a Mechanical
Engineer (Annexure â€“ VIII) not below the rank of an Assistant Executive Engineer of Government Department (Industries, PWD,
LSGD, Irrigation, etc) or a Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers India/Approved Valuer of Institution of Valuers, India.(d) For
Technology Support {in addition to 1 â€“ 8 under (a) plus 1 to 4 under (c)}Self-attested copy of order and proof of payment of
consultancy/technology transfer costsSelf-attested copy of invoices/bills with proof of payment of the new Plant & machineryValuation
certificate of a Mechanical Engineer (Annexure â€“ VIII) not below the rank of an Assistant Executive Engineer of a Government
Department (Industries, PWD, LSGD, Irrigation, etc.) or a Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers India/Approved Valuer of
Institution of Valuers, India.Certificate from the research institution to the effect that the technology is new.Note: In case a document
pertaining to a particular detail has already been furnished under any of the applications viz. Part B/C/D, then further production of the
same is not necessary.ï»¿Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the aim of the scheme?The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing activities in the State, proportional to the capital investment
made.What is the objective of the scheme?The objective of the scheme is to provide extensive support to micro, small and medium
enterprises and give one-time support to entrepreneurs, with due regard to special categories by optimal utilization of funds and giving
more flexibility of operation while implementing the Scheme.When did this scheme become operational?The scheme is operational
w.e.f. 01.04.2012.Which is the implementing department of this scheme?Industries & Commerce Department, Government of
KeralaWhat does 'Entrepreneur' mean?A person who has filed Entrepreneur Memorandum as per MSMED Act 2006 before the
Industries Department and has taken effective steps to set up an industrial unit. (For the purpose of this scheme â€œeffective stepsâ€​
means purchase of land, apply for bank loan, placing orders for purchase of machinery or other demonstrable event in the life cycle of an
industry.What does 'Enterprise' mean?An industrial unit falling under Micro, Small or Medium category in the MSMED Act 2006.What
does â€œWomen enterpriseâ€​ mean?An enterprise in which at least 50% of the promoters are women. What does â€œYoung
entrepreneurâ€​ mean?An entrepreneur between the age of 18 and 45. In case of more than one promoter, then to be eligible for
assistance under this Scheme, all the promoters shall be between the age of 18 and 45. At the time of filing application for assistance
under Entrepreneur Support Scheme, the entrepreneur (s) should have attained 18 years of age as on the 1st April of the concerned
financial year and should not have attained 46 years of age as on the 1st April of the concerned financial year.What does â€œScheduled
Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurâ€​ mean?An entrepreneur belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes under The
Constitution Amendment (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950/The Constitution Amendment (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 (as amended by
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976. In case of more than one promoter, then to be eligible for
assistance under this Scheme, at least 50 % of the promoters shall be SC/ST.What does â€œNegative Listâ€​ mean?List of Industries
declared by Government from time to time, which are not to be encouraged by giving any Government financial assistance.What does
â€œPuccaâ€™ buildingâ€​ mean?Buildings used exclusively for industrial purpose; designed to be solid and permanent; built of
substantial material such as stone, brick, cement, concrete with RCC roof.What does â€œSemi-puccaâ€™ buildingâ€​ mean?Buildings
built without substantial material such as stone, brick, cement, concrete and without RCC roof. In some such cases the building roof will
be on four pillars without side walls.What does â€œNew Technologyâ€​ mean?Technology developed and transferred by recognized
institutions.What does â€œRecommending Authorityâ€​ mean?Kerala Financial Corporation in case of units financed by KFC and Kerala
State Industrial Development Corporation in case of units financed by KSIDC. In all other cases, the recommending authority shall be
the respective General Manager, District Industries Centres. The recommending authority shall accept applications, receive due
application fees, process the applications, place them before the sanctioning authority and disburse the assistance.What does
â€œSanctioning authorityâ€​ mean?General Manager, District Industries Centres in case of assistance for Startup support. The District
Level Committees in case of Technology Support and the District/State Level Committees in case of Investment Support.What does
â€œBio fertilizersâ€​ mean?A substance which contains living microorganisms which, enrich soil fertility and fulfill plant nutrient
requirements by supplying the organic nutrients through microorganism and their by-products.Which types of enterprises are eligible to
get the benefits of the scheme?All Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing activities and set up in the State,
which had filed Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part I/II with the respective General Manager, District Industries Centre shall be eligible
for this assistance. Which types of industries are not eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?The industries included in the Negative
List and notified as such from time to time, Government controlled industries, public sector undertakings, units started by Government
controlled agencies and units financed by KVIC/KVIB etc. shall not be eligible for any assistance under these rules.What is the benefit
of the scheme?Depending upon the category of the investor, sector, and the District of investment, the unit can avail subsidy from 15%
to 45% of the fixed capital investment.What is the maximum assistance given to the enterprises under the scheme?The total eligible
assistance for an enterprise is limited to â‚¹40 lakh.What are the Priority Sectors which are considered under the scheme?Rubber-based
industries, Agro based and Food processing industries, Readymade Garments, Industries manufacturing equipment and machinery for
non-conventional energy generation, Biotechnology industries, 100% export-oriented units, Biodegradable plastic industries, Plastic
waste recycling industries, Bio fertilizer industries, Pharmaceutical industries and healthcare products manufacturing industries. What are
the Enterprises under the Negative List?Service Enterprises, Photo Studios and Colour Processing Centres, Tailoring other than
manufacturing of readymade garments, Breweries and Distilleries of all types, Saw mills, Soap Grade Sodium Silicate, Asbestos
processing, Metal Crushers including Granite Manufacturing units, All types of Steel Re rolling Mills, Units manufacturing iron ingots,
Calcium Carbide, Cement manufacturing except units manufacturing cement from fly ash, Potassium Chlorate, Power intensive
units.How can an applicant apply under the scheme?All applications for assistance under the "Entrepreneur Support Scheme" shall be
submitted online by the applicant through the designated website (https://ess.kerala.gov.in/login) of the Industries Department and
produce the originals along with details of acknowledgment received at the time of filing online, before the Recommending
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ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsEntrepreneur Support Scheme (ESS) is the most popular and attractive scheme
operated by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala. The scheme is operational w.e.f. 01.04.2012. The
scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing activities in the State,
proportional to the capital investment made. Depending upon the category of the investor, sector, and the District of investment, the unit
can avail subsidy from 15% to 45% of the fixed capital investment. For this scheme, a loan from a financial institution is not
mandatory.Objectives: The new Entrepreneur Support Scheme intends toâ€¢ provide extensive support to micro, small and medium
enterprises andâ€¢ give one-time support to entrepreneurs, with due regard to special categories by optimal utilization of funds and
giving more flexibility of operation while implementing the Scheme.Stages in Entrepreneur Support Scheme: The assistance under the
Entrepreneur Support Scheme shall be released to the eligible entrepreneur (s)/unit in 3 stages.1. Start-up SupportThe Start-up support is
provided for those enterprises that have availed at least a term loan from a financial institution and wish to avail of a part of the total
eligible support prior to the commencement of commercial production. The assistance is limited to 50% of the total eligible support
limited to â‚¹3 lakh on sanctioning the term loan from the bank. The unit can apply for the balance of the eligible support once it starts
commercial production. A unit that does not avail of Start-up Support can directly apply for investment support, after the commencement
of commercial production.2. Investment SupportInvestment Support is provided after the commencement of commercial production. To
apply for Investment Support, a loan from a financial institution is not mandatory. The entrepreneurs shall apply within one year from
the date of commencement of production. Enterprises undertaking Expansion, Diversification, or Modernization are also eligible for
investment support for the additional investment made.3. Technology SupportTechnology Support is provided after commencement of
production, on acquiring new technology from authorized institutions. The unit shall apply for technology support within 6 months from
the date of commencement after installing the new technology from authorized agencies. Assistance will be provided for the new
technology and for the plant and machinery installed in connection with the new technology.Sanctioning Authority: All assistances under
the ESS shall be sanctioned byâ€¢ The General Manager (District Industries Centre) - For start-up Supportâ€¢ District Level Committee
- For Fixed Capital Investment below â‚¹200.00 lakhsâ€¢ State Level Committee - For Fixed Capital Investment above â‚¹200.00
lakhsAppellate Authority: If the decision of the District Level Committee is not satisfactory, an applicant can approach the State Level
Committee, consisting of the following Members,â€¢ Director of Industries & Commerce (Chairman)â€¢ Representative of the Finance
Department in Governmentâ€¢ Managing Director, KSIDCâ€¢ Managing Director, KFCâ€¢ Director â€“MSME (DI)â€¢ Representative
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