HP AYUSH Power Tariff Reimbursement

Under the Himachal Pradesh AYUSH Policy 2019, the state offers a power tariff reimbursement for Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) and Solid Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) facilities. The incentive is intended to offset the electricity costs that AYUSH enterprises incur while running these treatment and waste management systems, which are required for compliant operations in AYUSH manufacturing and processing.

By covering a portion of power tariff expenses, the Government of Himachal Pradesh reduces the financial load that environmental compliance places on such units. The scheme applies to AYUSH businesses operating in the state and is meant to make regulatory adherence more affordable without transferring the entire energy cost of these facilities onto the enterprise.

The programme forms part of the state's wider effort to develop the AYUSH sector alongside ecological balance and efficient use of resources.

The process for applying to the Reimbursement of Power Tariff for ETP, SLWM is set out in a structured manner under the wider AYUSH Policy 2019.

- **Step 1: Download the Guidelines:** Begin by downloading the 'Incentives Guide.pdf' and going through it carefully, with particular focus on Section 11, which deals with this reimbursement scheme in detail. The document sets out the full instructions, the finer points of eligibility, and the formats that must be used. - **Step 2: Assemble the Documents:** Collect every supporting document that is required. These usually comprise proof that the unit is established as an AYUSH enterprise, valid power tariff bills issued specifically for the ETP and SLWM units, evidence of payment against those bills, and any environmental compliance certificates or permits. Incorporation documents and a detailed project report covering the ETP/SLWM facilities may also be called for. - **Step 3: Fill in the Application Form:** Complete the prescribed application form, taking care that every detail entered is accurate and nothing is left out. Financial declarations must strictly follow the formats specified. - **Step 4: File the Application:** Send the fully completed application package to the nodal agency or department designated for industrial incentives under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, as identified within the AYUSH Policy framework. The guidelines will indicate the modes of submission available, whether online portal, post, or hand delivery. - **Step 5: Track and Respond:** Wait for communication on the status of the application, and reply without delay to any request from the authorities for further information or clarification.

Once an application is received, the department or designated authority under the Government of Himachal Pradesh reviews it to confirm the AYUSH enterprise's eligibility and the validity of the expenses claimed. This review covers the documents submitted, including proof of AYUSH enterprise status, power tariff bills relating to ETP and SLWM operations, and evidence of environmental compliance. Where required, a site visit may be carried out to verify that the ETP and SLWM units are operational.

Before approval is recommended, the selection committee or approving authority checks that every condition laid down in Section 11 of the AYUSH Policy 2019 has been satisfied. Subject to successful verification and approval, the reimbursement amount is then processed and disbursed to the eligible enterprise.