Sarkari Yojana

‘Grant-in-Aid to Industrial Association, CII, Industrial NGOs for Promotion of SME Clusters’ under ‘Marketing And Publicity’

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry funds Industrial Associations, CII, and Industrial NGOs with 75% of actual costs (up to ₹3,00,000 per unit) to promote SME clusters.

About ‘Grant-in-Aid to Industrial Association, CII, Industrial NGOs for Promotion of SME Clusters’ under ‘Marketing And Publicity’

Under its ‘Marketing and Publicity’ umbrella, Puducherry’s Department of Industries and Commerce provides Industrial Associations, the CII, and Industrial NGOs with financial assistance to promote SME clusters — reimbursing 75% of actual costs, up to ₹3,00,000 per unit within a cluster.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for 'Grant-in-Aid to Industrial Association, CII, Industrial NGOs for Promotion of SME Clusters' under 'Marketing And Publicity' , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only an Industrial Association/ CII/ Industrial NGO may…

Only an Industrial Association/ CII/ Industrial NGO may apply under this component.

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

Benefits Provided

'Grant-in-Aid to Industrial Association, CII, Industrial NGOs for Promotion of SME Clusters' under 'Marketing And Publicity' provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial assistance covering 75% of actual costs, capped…

Financial assistance covering 75% of actual costs, capped at ₹3,00,000 per unit within the cluster.

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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Evidence of the applicant's registration as an Industrial…

Evidence of the applicant's registration as an Industrial Association/ CII/ Industrial NGO.

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Additional documents, if any, that the District Industries…

Additional documents, if any, that the District Industries Centre asks for.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for 'Grant-in-Aid to Industrial Association, CII, Industrial NGOs for Promotion of SME Clusters' under 'Marketing And Publicity' through the offline application process outlined below.

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Applicants should take a printout of the prescribed…

Applicants should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

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Every mandatory field should be completed, a passport-sized…

Every mandatory field should be completed, a passport-sized photograph pasted and signed across (if required), and self-attested copies of the necessary documents attached.

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On a working day during office hours, the…

On a working day during office hours, the applicant should visit the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and hand over the completed, signed form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

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On receipt, the application will be entered into…

On receipt, the application will be entered into the receipt register and assigned a unique number, serving as acknowledgment and reference for future correspondence.

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