The “Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS)” is a sub-scheme under the “Banglashree for MSMEs” launched by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal on 1st April 2020. The scheme remains effective till 31st March 2025.
Objectives of Banglashree for MSME Scheme:
- Encourage the establishment of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- Promote balanced industrial growth across West Bengal
- Maximize resource utilization and employment generation
- Strengthen the MSME ecosystem to make West Bengal a national leader
Objectives of the WCS Sub-scheme:
- Provide financial reimbursement to eligible micro or small enterprises for:
- Setting up Effluent Water Treatment Plants
- Installing Pollution Control Devices
- Promote sustainable and eco-friendly industrial practices
Benefits
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Subsidy Pattern:
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50% reimbursement of the expenditure incurred on eligible equipment
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Maximum limit: ₹2,00,000 per enterprise
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Note 1: Subsidy applicable only for approved projects
Note 2: Captive Effluent Treatment and Pollution Control Devices must be part of the enterprise’s investment plan
Eligibility Criteria
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The enterprise must:
- Be registered as a Micro or Small or Medium Enterprise
- Operate in the manufacturing sector
- Have started commercial production on or after 1st April 2019
- Belong to the private/cooperative/joint sector or be state-managed or a recognized SHG enterprise
- Have its Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2025
Exclusions
Ineligible Enterprises:
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Enterprises already issued eligibility certificates or incentives under earlier State schemes
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Enterprises started production before 01.04.2019
Negative List of Industries:
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Sponge Iron Factory
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Bricks (excluding fly ash, sand lime, and refractory bricks)
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Any industry specifically notified by the State Government
Excluded Items in Plant & Machinery Investment Calculation:
- Tools, jigs, dies, moulds, and spare parts
- Installation costs of plant & machinery
- R&D equipment and pollution control devices
- Power generators and transformers
- NSIC/SSIC service charges
- Wiring, bus bars, and general control panels
- Gas producer plants
- Transport costs for machinery
- Tech know-how charges
- Storage tanks not linked to production
- Firefighting equipment
- Used machinery (second-hand) costs
Application Process
Mode: Online via Shilpasathi Portal
1. Registration Process:
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Visit the portal and click ‘Apply Online’
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Click ‘Create New’ for new user registration
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Select Applicant Type and enter registration details
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Fill in the form and click ‘Register’
2. Application Submission:
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Login using registered details or OTP
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Navigate to ‘ALL SERVICES’ → ‘MSME Incentive’
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Click ‘Create CAF’ to generate a CAF ID
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Click ‘Apply Online’ and fill the eligibility form
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Proceed to Common Application Form (CAF) and fill all fields
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Click ‘Update and Continue’ → Preview and submit
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From Dashboard, click “Click to Proceed”, then ‘Save’
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Preview and go to Online Form – A
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Under “APPLY SUBSIDY”, enter year-wise subsidy details
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Fill in the FILL UP SUBSIDY section and add multiple years if needed
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Upload required documents
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Click ‘VERIFY & SUBMIT’, accept the declaration, and Submit
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An application reference number will be generated to track the status
Submission Timeline:
Within 12 months from the DOCCP or 12 months from the Banglashree notification date—whichever is later
Documents Required
- MOA & AOA / Partnership Deed / SHG documentation
- List of Directors/Partners/SHG Members with addresses
- Approved Project Report
- Loan sanction & disbursement letters
- Audited balance sheets (last 2 years, if applicable)
- Plant & Machinery list with original bills
- Existing manufacturing activity details
- Land deed / Rent or Lease Agreement
- Mutation and Conversion Certificate of land/building
- WBPCB Consent to Operate
- SGST documents
- Trade License
- First electricity bill
- Udyog Aadhaar Registration copy
- SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
- Other statutory licenses (if applicable)
- Self-declaration as per para 7.1(vi)
- Bills and receipts related to Pollution Control Devices
- Details of installed Pollution Control Devices
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Q: Who is eligible for the WCS subsidy?
Micro or small manufacturing enterprises with DOCCP between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2025. -
Q: What is the maximum reimbursement under this scheme?
₹2,00,000 or 50% of the actual cost—whichever is lower. -
Q: Are second-hand machines eligible for subsidy?
No, second-hand plant and machinery are not considered for subsidy calculations. -
Q: Can I apply offline?
No, the application must be submitted online via Shilpasathi Portal.
Sources and References
Helpdesk:
Protiti, 23, Abanindranath Tagore Sarani (Camac Street), Kolkata – 700017
Phone: +91 33 2255 3700
Fax: +91 33 2255 3737
Email: [email protected]
Technical Support: [email protected]
Toll-free Helpline: 1800-345-5562