Assam Power Subsidy 2019

Under Clause 14.1(i) of the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019, units engaged in manufacturing and in the specified services are eligible for a power subsidy of **Rs 2.00 per unit of electricity consumed**. The subsidy runs for five years, counted from the date commercial production begins.

Two ceilings apply. The benefit is limited to **Rs 50 lakh per annum**, and the total received over the period cannot go beyond 100% of the investment made in plant and machinery. Whichever of the two limits is reached first decides the cut-off.

Eligibility is tied to consumption on an APDCL (Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd) connection. Electricity drawn through open access, captive generation or any other source does not qualify.

- Enrol the unit with the Department of Industries & Commerce under the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019. - Confirm that the electricity connection stands in the unit's name with APDCL. - Note the date of commercial production, since the five-year window begins from that date. - File claims at regular intervals, attaching APDCL bills, payment receipts and evidence of investment in plant and machinery. - Claims go through the state single-window / EODB Assam channel.

There is no competitive selection involved. Before any reimbursement is released, the department checks the unit's APDCL consumption records, the date on which commercial production began, and the amount invested in plant and machinery. The payment is then made subject to the annual and cumulative ceilings.