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 & Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid up to 31st December 2024.
Objective of the Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector
To provide fiscal incentives for the installation of new-age shuttleless powerlooms to boost production of improved quality fabrics and create a sustainable ecosystem for MSMEs in the textile sector.
Objective of the Subsidy for Energy Efficiency Sub-scheme
To reimburse eligible enterprises for:
-
Cost of energy audit conducted by a certified agency (post-implementation of recommendations)
-
Cost of energy conservation installations as per the audit
Benefits
-
50% subsidy on the cost of energy audit
-
25% subsidy (up to ₹2,00,000) for installations required for energy conservation
Eligibility
-
Applicable to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the powerloom sector
-
Production must have started between 01.01.2022 and 31.12.2024
-
Must have executed a Four-party agreement with Directorate of Textiles, Financial Institution, and Tantuja
-
Must be in the private, cooperative, joint sector, or owned by the State Government/Industrial SHGs
-
Must have an approved project report prepared by a financial institution
Exclusions
-
Enterprises with previously issued eligibility certificates or already sanctioned/disbursed incentives
-
Enterprises that started production before 31.12.2021
-
Units applying under older state incentive schemes after the cut-off date
Application Process
Offline Mode
-
Eligible enterprises must apply in Form-A2 after production begins
-
Deadline for first application: Within 12 months from the commercial production date (from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024)
-
Submit to:
Directorate of Textiles, Handlooms, Spinning Mills, Silk Weaving & Handloom Based Handicrafts Division
New Secretariat Buildings, 1, K. S. Roy Road, 5th Floor, ‘B’ Block, Kolkata 700001
Phone: 033-2248 4537 / 2248 6271 (Ext. 215)
Fax: 033-2248 4537
Documents Required
-
MOA & AOA or Partnership Deed
-
List of directors/partners/owners
-
Approved project report
-
Loan sanction & disbursement letters
-
Four-party agreement copy
-
Audited balance sheets (last 2 years)
-
List of existing manufacturing activity, capacity & production
-
Land ownership deed / lease agreement
-
Mutation & land conversion certificate
-
WBPCB Consent to Operate
-
SGST certificate
-
Trade license
-
First electricity bill
-
Udyam Registration Acknowledgement
-
SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
-
Other applicable statutory certificates
-
Self-declaration (Para 7.1(vi) of Scheme Guidelines)
-
Bills & receipts for Energy Audit & conservation installations
-
Energy Audit Report / certified recommendations
-
Installation details of energy conservation equipment