Sarkari Yojana
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance
About Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance
Another sub scheme of the “Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector” is the “Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance”. Launched by the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, on 1st January, 2022, it remains open until 31st December, 2024. Objective of the “Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector”: To increase production of improved quality fabrics, the Scheme gives textile MSMEs fiscal incentives for installing New age shuttleless Powerlooms. At the same time, it works towards a sustainable ecosystem for textile MSMEs that makes full use of resources, creates new jobs and enlarges their field of operation, with the goal of making the State the country’s leader in the Powerloom sector. Objective of the “Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance” Sub-scheme: Eligible micro or small Powerloom enterprises get back 50% of what they spend on obtaining any certification/ ISO 9000/ ISO 14000/ ISO 14001/ ISO 18000 certification from approved Institutions/ Research Laboratories. New certificates not listed here may be considered case by case, depending on need and essentiality.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
01 Jan 2022
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
All micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in…
All micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the powerloom sector generally fall within the Scheme.
The start of production must fall within 01.01.2022…
The start of production must fall within 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024.
The enterprise should have a Four-party agreement in…
The enterprise should have a Four-party agreement in place with the Directorate of Textiles, the Financial institution and Tantuja.
Units can be private, cooperative or joint sector…
Units can be private, cooperative or joint sector undertakings, State Government-owned and managed companies/ undertakings, or Industrial SHGs.
The project must be backed by a detailed…
The project must be backed by a detailed feasibility report/ project prepared for it.
A Central Financial Institution, Commercial Banks or State…
A Central Financial Institution, Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions must have approved and sanctioned the project.
Benefits Provided
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Certification costs are subsidised at 50%, subject…
Certification costs are subsidised at 50%, subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,00,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Memorandum and Articles of Association authenticated by the…
Memorandum and Articles of Association authenticated by the Registrar of Companies, or partnership deed, where applicable.
Statement listing names and addresses of Directors /Partners…
Statement listing names and addresses of Directors /Partners /Owners of the enterprise, or of Cooperative/Self Help Group Members, as relevant.
Copy of the sanctioned project report
Copy of the sanctioned project report.
Loan sanction and disbursement letters from financial institutions/…
Loan sanction and disbursement letters from financial institutions/ banks.
Copy of the executed agreement
Copy of the executed agreement.
Audited balance sheets covering the last 2 years,…
Audited balance sheets covering the last 2 years, where applicable.
Existing West Bengal manufacturing details
Existing West Bengal manufacturing details: items, annual approved capacity and annual production in the last three years (quantity and value in Rs. Lakh), where applicable.
Land deed copy where applicable; for rented /leasehold…
Land deed copy where applicable; for rented /leasehold land / buildings, a copy of the rent agreement and receipt /lease agreement.
Copy of the mutation & conversion certificate for…
Copy of the mutation & conversion certificate for the land/ building.
Consent to operate certificate from the WBPCB, still…
Consent to operate certificate from the WBPCB, still valid.
Documents relating to SGST
Documents relating to SGST.
A copy of the trade licence
A copy of the trade licence.
Copy of the initial electricity bill (where applicable)
Copy of the initial electricity bill (where applicable).
Udyam Registration acknowledgement copy
Udyam Registration acknowledgement copy.
SC / ST certificate copy, where applicable
SC / ST certificate copy, where applicable.
Other statutory licences/certificates, if required
Other statutory licences/certificates, if required.
“Self declaration” according to para 7.1(vi) of the…
“Self declaration” according to para 7.1(vi) of the Official Scheme Guidelines .
ISI/BIS/ISO9000/ISO14000/ISO 14001/ISO 18000 certificates
ISI/BIS/ISO9000/ISO14000/ISO 14001/ISO 18000 certificates.
Bills and money receipts for the cost of…
Bills and money receipts for the cost of obtaining ISI/ BIS/ ISO9000/ ISO14000/ ISO 14001/ISO 18000.
2022-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Once production starts, an eligible enterprise seeking the subsidy must file an application in the prescribed Form-A2 with the Directorate of Textiles. Note: An original Chartered Accountant certificate in the Annexure -V format must be furnished, detailing expenditure on any certification / ISO 9000/ ISO 14000/ ISO 14001/ ISO 18000 certificate (Hotel and Travel expenses & surveillance charges are excluded). Time frame for submission of first Application: Within 12 months counted from the start of commercial production (01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024). Address: 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. Tel No. 033-2248 4537 / 2248 6271 (Ext. 215) Fax No. 033-2248 4537
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Enterprises registered and for which eligibility certificates have been issued/ incentives have been sanctioned and/ or disbursed under the respective Incentive Scheme of the State.
- Enterprises registered and for which eligibility certificate have been issued in terms of the respective Incentive Scheme of the State but no sanction or disbursement of incentive has been made.
- Enterprises commenced production before 31.12.2021 and applied for incentive under the respective Incentive Scheme of the State within the stipulated date (The claim will be governed by the respective Incentive Scheme of the State).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.