Sarkari Yojana
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty
About West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty
“Waiver of Electricity Duty” 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 “Waiver of Electricity Duty” Scheme:
Under this incentive, an eligible textile enterprise is exempted from electricity duty on power consumed by its approved project.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
13 Dec 2022
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applies to industries in the manufacturing and processing…
Applies to industries in the manufacturing and processing of textiles, apparel, and technical textile products.
The unit must have started production on or…
The unit must have started production on or after 1st April 2022.
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.
Does not apply to industrial units/enterprises
Does not apply to industrial units/enterprises.
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.
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 Director of Textiles upon satisfactory arrangement.
Benefits Provided
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
100% waiver of electricity duty for 5…
100% waiver of electricity duty for 5 years from the start of production, capped at ₹1,00,00,000/- per year.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Copy of the Eligibility Certificate under the West…
Copy of the Eligibility Certificate under the West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme, 2022 (as modified from time to time), certifying the date production began.
Copy of Udyam Registration/lEM(B)
Copy of Udyam Registration/lEM(B).
Copy of documents regarding the unit's electricity supply
Copy of documents regarding the unit's electricity supply.
Copies of all relevant electricity bills (submitted as…
Copies of all relevant electricity bills (submitted as and when received).
Any other documents, if necessary
Any other documents, if necessary.
2022-12-13
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process:
Visit the registration page of the Official Website
Visit the registration page of the Official Website.
Fill in all mandatory details in the window…
Fill in all mandatory details in the window and click "Register".
You'll be registered successfully, with a confirmation
You'll be registered successfully, with a confirmation. Application Process:
Visit the user login page of the Official…
Visit the user login page of the Official Website.
Log in with your registered Mail ID and…
Log in with your registered Mail ID and Password.
Fill in the eligibility form
Fill in the eligibility form.
Check your eligibility on the portal
Check your eligibility on the portal.
Fill in your CAF
Fill in your CAF.
Fill in Form A and Form C (if…
Fill in Form A and Form C (if applicable).
Download and self-sign Form A and Form C…
Download and self-sign Form A and Form C (if applicable).
Upload the signed copy of Form A and…
Upload the signed copy of Form A and a copy of Form C (if applicable).
Submit your application
Submit your application.
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.