Sarkari Yojana

Chemical Promotion Development Scheme

Quick Summary: The Chemical Promotion Development Scheme gives government agencies, industry bodies, and specialised organisations grants-in-aid - up to Rs 7.5 lakh for study reports and Rs 7 lakh for two-day events - to build and share knowledge in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector. It also funds excellence awards recognising research and innovation in the field.

About Chemical Promotion Development Scheme

Run by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, the Chemical Promotion Development Scheme works to grow the chemicals and petrochemicals industry by building and spreading knowledge products and rewarding research and innovation. It hands out Grants-in-Aid for workshops, seminars, and studies – up to ₹7,50,000/- toward study reports and up to ₹7,00,000/- for two-day events. Eligible applicants include government agencies, industry associations, and specialised organisations, with non-government entities needing NITI Aayog registration. Applications go through an online process.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers

Eligible Entity

Business Entity, Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Chemical Promotion Development Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be a Government agency (an…

The applicant must be a Government agency (an autonomous body, PSU, or government academic institution), a chemicals-and-petrochemicals industry association, or a specialised organisation.

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The applicant must not be an event manager

The applicant must not be an event manager.

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The applicant must follow the applicable provisions of…

The applicant must follow the applicable provisions of the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017.

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The applicant must comply with the Expenditure, Advance,…

The applicant must comply with the Expenditure, Advance, Transfer (EAT) Module instructions under the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). For Non-Governmental Entities

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The applicant must be registered with NITI Aayog

The applicant must be registered with NITI Aayog.

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The applicant must secure a Unique ID before…

The applicant must secure a Unique ID before seeking financial assistance under the scheme. For Specialized Organisations

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The applicant must show proven expertise in the…

The applicant must show proven expertise in the field the proposed event covers.

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The applicant must have been operating for at…

The applicant must have been operating for at least five years.

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The applicant must have a track record of…

The applicant must have a track record of successfully running knowledge-dissemination events in the chemicals or petrochemicals sector.

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

Benefits Provided

Chemical Promotion Development Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

The scheme offers Grants-in-Aid (General) support to organisations and industry associations for running workshops, seminars, and studies. Component I (Creation of Knowledge Products)

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Financial support to industry associations for studies or…

Financial support to industry associations for studies or industry reports is capped at 50% of the cost or ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is lower, per study/report.

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The approved grant comes in three instalments

The approved grant comes in three instalments: 30% with the sanction order once a surety bond is executed, 30% on submitting the draft report with an executive summary, and the final 40% once the final report is accepted. Component II (Knowledge Dissemination)

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Events run by the Department or Government agencies…

Events run by the Department or Government agencies get their entire cost covered.

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For events run by industry associations or specialised…

For events run by industry associations or specialised organisations, the grant is capped at 50% of estimated expenditure, up to ₹5,00,000/- for a one-day event and ₹7,00,000/- for a two-day event.

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This sanctioned grant is paid out in a…

This sanctioned grant is paid out in a single instalment. Component III (Excellence Awards)

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National Awards recognise excellence in research and innovation…

National Awards recognise excellence in research and innovation within the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Sector. Component IV

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Grants go to eligible organisations to carry out…

Grants go to eligible organisations to carry out or sustain industry facilitation and support measures. Conditions

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Any study report the Government funds under this…

Any study report the Government funds under this scheme becomes joint property of the Department and the concerned organisation, must carry due acknowledgement, and cannot be used commercially.

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Organisations must display the Department's Logo on publicity…

Organisations must display the Department's Logo on publicity material only with prior approval, strictly following Notification G.S.R. 643 (E).

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Organisations receiving a Component II grant must file…

Organisations receiving a Component II grant must file a detailed report within a month of the event, covering proceedings, advertisements, the participant list, and actual expenditure certified by a Chartered Accountant.

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Every assisted organisation must submit a Utilization Certificate…

Every assisted organisation must submit a Utilization Certificate (UC) in the prescribed format by 30th June of the following financial year.

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No grant covers recurring expenditure, and none goes…

No grant covers recurring expenditure, and none goes to an event manager.

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:

At Application Stage

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Copies of the Registration Certificate

Copies of the Registration Certificate

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Memorandum and Articles of Association

Memorandum and Articles of Association

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Audited annual accounts for the last three years

Audited annual accounts for the last three years

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Technical bio-data of consultants proposed for engagement

Technical bio-data of consultants proposed for engagement

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Copies of documents demonstrating substantive achievements

Copies of documents demonstrating substantive achievements

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Copy of the detailed programme for the seminar/symposium/workshop

Copy of the detailed programme for the seminar/symposium/workshop

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Copy of the application submitted to, or clearance…

Copy of the application submitted to, or clearance obtained from, the Ministry of External Affairs for political clearance (if foreign participants are invited)

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Copy of security clearance from the Ministry of…

Copy of security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (if foreign participants are invited)

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Unique Identification Number obtained from NITI Aayog At…

Unique Identification Number obtained from NITI Aayog At Benefit Disbursal/Post-Event Stage

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Surety bond in the prescribed format

Surety bond in the prescribed format

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Draft report with an executive summary

Draft report with an executive summary

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Ten hard copies and soft copies of the…

Ten hard copies and soft copies of the final report

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Proceedings of the event

Proceedings of the event

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Copies/cuttings of advertisements/publicity carried out

Copies/cuttings of advertisements/publicity carried out

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List of participants

List of participants

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List of resource persons along with their topics/presentations

List of resource persons along with their topics/presentations

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Performance-cum-achievement report

Performance-cum-achievement report

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Details of actual expenditure and income earned, certified…

Details of actual expenditure and income earned, certified by a Chartered Accountant

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Utilization Certificate in the prescribed format

Utilization Certificate in the prescribed format

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Chemical Promotion Development Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals'…

Go to the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals' official web portal.

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In response to the website notice for building…

In response to the website notice for building the annual calendar, file a preliminary proposal covering the proposed event's details - topic/theme, likely speakers and participants, venue, and probable date.

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Wait until the Committee finalises the annual calendar…

Wait until the Committee finalises the annual calendar of events and the Secretary (C&PC) gives formal approval.

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Once the calendar is officially cleared, file the…

Once the calendar is officially cleared, file the detailed online application for financial assistance, complete with all required annexures, at least two months before the scheduled event.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References