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West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Incentive for Energy Efficiency

West Bengal
Quick Summary: West Bengal's Incentive for Energy Efficiency, under the Textile Incentive Scheme, reimburses eligible micro and small textile units 50% (up to ₹2,00,000) for energy audits and 25% (up to ₹10,00,000) for energy-conservation installations recommended by the audit.

About West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Incentive for Energy Efficiency

“Incentive for Energy Efficiency” is a sub-scheme under the “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme,” launched on 13 December 2022 by West Bengal’s Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, and valid for five years. > Objective of the “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” Scheme:

The parent scheme extends fiscal incentives across the entire textile value chain—from fibre to stitched garments—to accelerate the sector’s development statewide, maximize resource utilization, create jobs, and position the state as a preferred textile investment destination. > Objective of the “Incentive for Energy Efficiency” Scheme:

Under this incentive, an eligible micro or small enterprise gets reimbursed for the cost of an energy audit conducted by a certified agency—paid out once the audit’s recommendations are implemented—along with reimbursement for the cost of installations made for energy conservation per the audit.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Launch / Open Date

13 Dec 2022

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Incentive for Energy Efficiency, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applies to industries in the manufacturing and processing…

Applies to industries in the manufacturing and processing of textiles, apparel, and technical textile products.

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The unit must have started production on or…

The unit must have started production on or after 1st April 2022.

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Units may fall under the private sector, co-operative…

Units may fall under the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector, or be companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.

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Does not apply to industrial units/enterprises

Does not apply to industrial units/enterprises.

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The project must be approved and sanctioned by…

The project must be approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, Commercial Bank, or State Financial Institution.

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The unit must hold a Registration Certificate, Date…

The unit must hold a Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate, and Eligibility Certificate issued by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited upon satisfactory arrangement.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Incentive for Energy Efficiency provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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50%, capped at ₹2,00,000/- (for the cost of…

50%, capped at ₹2,00,000/- (for the cost of the energy audit).

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25%, capped at ₹10,00,000/- (for the cost of…

25%, capped at ₹10,00,000/- (for the cost of energy-conservation installations).

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Copies of relevant bills and money receipts for…

Copies of relevant bills and money receipts for expenditure on the Energy Audit and energy-conservation installations.

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Copy of the Energy Audit Report/Recommendations from the…

Copy of the Energy Audit Report/Recommendations from the Certified Agency related to the claim.

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Details of the energy-conservation installations

Details of the energy-conservation installations.

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Any other documents as required

Any other documents as required.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2022-12-13

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Incentive for Energy Efficiency through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process :

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Visit the registration page of the Official Website

Visit the registration page of the Official Website.

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Fill in all mandatory details in the window…

Fill in all mandatory details in the window and click "Register".

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You'll be registered successfully, with a confirmation

You'll be registered successfully, with a confirmation. Application Process :

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Visit the user login page of the Official…

Visit the user login page of the Official Website.

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Log in with your registered Mail ID and…

Log in with your registered Mail ID and Password.

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Fill in the eligibility form

Fill in the eligibility form.

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Check your eligibility on the portal

Check your eligibility on the portal.

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Fill in your CAF

Fill in your CAF.

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Fill in Form A and Form C (if…

Fill in Form A and Form C (if applicable).

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Download and self-sign Form A and Form C…

Download and self-sign Form A and Form C (if applicable).

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Upload the signed copy of Form A and…

Upload the signed copy of Form A and a copy of Form C (if applicable).

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Submit your application

Submit your application.

Helpdesk: : Directorate of Textile.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

- The incentives shall not be applicable to the industrial units/ enterprises that have been registered and for which eligibility certificates have been issued /incentives have been sanctioned and disbursed under the respective Incentive Scheme of the State.
- That has been registered and for which eligibility certificates have been issued in terms of the respective Incentive Scheme of the State but no claim and sanction of incentive has been made.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References