Electricity Duty Concession Himachal Pradesh
Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) · Central government
Himachal Pradesh's Industrial Investment Policy 2019 incentive gives industrial consumers reduced electricity duty rates.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
- Scheme duration
- 5 years
About this scheme
Under the Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy 2019, industrial units in the state can claim a concession on electricity duty. The concession lowers running costs for these units and is intended to make electricity consumption more affordable, thereby drawing fresh investment and supporting industrial growth.
Industrial consumers across categories — from Extra High Tension (EHT) to Small Industries — are covered by the duty relief extended by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The relief is meant to help these units improve profitability and competitiveness.
Industries that generate jobs for Himachali residents receive additional incentive under the concession, which ties the benefit to local employment.
The scheme forms part of the state's approach to industrial development and economic prosperity.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Himachal Pradesh
- Industrial consumers across the EHT, Large, Medium and Small categories may apply. - Industrial consumers who employ over 300 residents of Himachal Pradesh qualify for further benefits.
How to apply
To claim the Electricity Duty Concession, industrial consumers need to file a formal application with the government department notified for administering the Industrial Investment Policy 2019. The application must be accompanied by detailed documentation establishing the applicant's industrial classification (such as EHT, Large, Medium or Small) and, where relevant, evidence of having employed more than 300 Himachali residents. A full list of the forms, annexures and submission procedures is set out in the official Incentives Guide, which applicants should consult. Once the application is submitted successfully, the authorities carry out verification to establish eligibility before the concession is sanctioned.
How applications are assessed
The Government of Himachal Pradesh's relevant department scrutinises each Electricity Duty Concession application. Verification covers the applicant's industrial category, supply voltage and employment figures, in line with the Industrial Investment Policy 2019. On approval, the concession is applied to the electricity bills for the period the applicant qualifies for, in keeping with the policy guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Electricity Duty Concession?
The Electricity Duty Concession, offered under the Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy 2019, lowers the electricity duty payable by industrial consumers. This reduces their operating costs and supports industrial development and investment in the state.
Who is eligible for this concession?
Industrial consumers in the Extra High Tension (EHT), Large Industrial, Medium Industrial and Small Industries categories qualify, as does any industrial consumer employing over 300 Himachali residents, which attracts a specific concession.
What are the benefits for eligible consumers?
Extra High Tension (EHT) consumers who qualify get a 7% concession on electricity duty for five years, and other industrial categories also receive duty concessions over the same five-year period.
How long is the concession applicable?
An eligible industrial unit can claim the electricity duty concession for five years, counted from the date it begins commercial operations or becomes eligible for the incentive under the policy.
Is there an application deadline for this program?
This incentive is ongoing and has no stated application deadline; industrial units generally apply under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019 once they satisfy the eligibility criteria.
Where can I find more detailed information and application forms?
Eligibility criteria, concession rates for each industrial category, and the application procedure are set out in the official 'Incentives_Guide.pdf' under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019, available on the Himachal Pradesh government's emerginghimachal portal.
Sectors
- Industrial Incentive
- Electricity Duty
- Himachal Pradesh
- Cost Reduction
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.