Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance
Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal · Central government
West Bengal’s powerloom scheme reimburses 50% (up to ₹5 lakh) of certification costs for micro and small enterprises.
Closed. Applications closed on 31 December 2024. The details below describe the most recent cycle.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹5,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- 31 December 2024
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The "Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector" was introduced on January 1, 2022, by the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. Its purpose is to increase the output of higher-grade fabrics and establish a durable support structure for MSMEs operating in the textile industry.
The overarching scheme is designed to optimise the use of available resources, create additional job opportunities, and broaden operational capacity, with the goal of making West Bengal a national frontrunner in the powerloom segment. Within this framework, the sub-scheme titled "Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance" offers financial assistance to meet these stated aims.
Under this sub-scheme, qualifying micro or small enterprises in the powerloom sector are entitled to a reimbursement covering 50% of the costs associated with securing quality certifications such as ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 14001, and ISO 18000. These credentials must be obtained from recognised Institutions or Research Laboratories. Additionally, the programme permits the evaluation of other emerging certifications individually, based on their relevance and importance, thereby accommodating a wide range of quality enhancement efforts.
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
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- West Bengal
- Generally applicable to all micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the powerloom sector. - Enterprises must have commenced production between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024. - Must have executed a Four-party agreement with the Directorate of Textiles, Financial institution, and Tantuja. - Units can be from the private sector, cooperative sector, joint sector, State Government-owned undertakings, or Industrial SHGs. - The project must be covered by a detailed feasibility report or project plan. - The project must have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, Commercial Bank, or State Financial Institution.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Start production and secure certification.** Your enterprise must begin commercial production no earlier than January 1, 2022, and no later than December 31, 2024. You also need to obtain the applicable quality or ISO certification from a recognised institution. - **Step 2: Compile the application.** Once production has started, fill in the application using the prescribed Form-A2. A Chartered Accountant certificate in the original, as per Annexure-V, is required. This certificate must itemise the eligible expenditure for certification, excluding hotel, travel, and surveillance charges. - **Step 3: File the application.** Send the completed form, together with all supporting documents and the CA certificate, to the Directorate of Textiles. The filing must happen within 12 months of the date commercial production began.
**Submission 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.
How applications are assessed
The Directorate of Textiles conducts a compliance review of each application. This involves checking eligibility requirements, the four-party agreement, project approval, and quality certification expenses, all of which must be supported by a Chartered Accountant certificate. Disbursal of the subsidy follows only after these documents are verified and the scheme's guidelines are met.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance scheme?
The scheme reimburses eligible micro and small enterprises in the Powerloom sector for 50% of costs incurred on quality certifications such as ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 14001, or ISO 18000. It supports the broader goal of enhancing quality fabric production and building a sustainable textile ecosystem in West Bengal.
Who is eligible to apply for this subsidy?
The scheme is open to MSMEs in West Bengal's powerloom sector that began production between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024. Applicants must also have executed a four-party agreement and obtained project sanction from a financial institution.
What is the maximum subsidy amount I can receive?
The scheme covers 50% of eligible expenditure, up to a ceiling of ₹5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs).
How do I apply for the subsidy?
Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed Form-A2 to the Directorate of Textiles once production has commenced. You will also need to provide an original Chartered Accountant certificate, as per Annexure-V, detailing the eligible expenditure incurred for obtaining the certification.
What is the deadline for applying?
The scheme remains in force until 31 December 2024. Applications are accepted within 12 months of the start of commercial production, provided production began between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2024.
Are there any specific types of expenses that are excluded from the subsidy?
Yes, the Chartered Accountant certificate must omit hotel and travel expenses and surveillance charges when itemising the expenditure for obtaining the certification.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Msme
- Powerloom
- Textile
- West Bengal
- Subsidy
- Quality Compliance
- Certification
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.