Power Tariff Subsidy Scheme (Special LSI)

The Power Tariff Subsidy (Special LSI) is an incentive under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. It applies to new Large Scale Industrial (LSI) units in Group D, D+ and below that are being set up or expanded in Maharashtra.

The scheme provides financial relief on power consumption. This lowers the operating cost of industrial units and supports their competitiveness.

Through this subsidy, the Government of Maharashtra seeks to encourage industrial development, draw new investment and create employment in different parts of the state. It is meant to give industries a stable financial base to operate and grow, in line with the industrial growth and sustainable development objectives of the policy.

- **Check eligibility**: Applicants should begin by going through the eligibility conditions set out in the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025, and confirm that their unit qualifies as a new Special LSI unit falling in Group D, D+ or below. - **Assemble documents**: Gather the paperwork required, which generally covers proof of incorporation, industrial registration, power connection details, investment particulars and other compliance certificates. A detailed project report and financial projections are usually also needed. - **File the application**: Send the completed application form together with the supporting documents via the MAITRI portal, any other notified online platform, or the physical office of the Maharashtra Industries Department. All fields must be filled in correctly and documents uploaded in the format prescribed. - **Verification**: The concerned authorities will scrutinise the application in detail to validate every claim made, including the unit's classification, investment and operational status. - **Disbursal of subsidy**: Once verification and approval are complete, the power tariff subsidy is applied to the unit's electricity bills over the following three years, subject to a ceiling of ₹1.5 crore, delivering steady relief on operational costs.

Applications for the Power Tariff Subsidy (Special LSI) first pass through an administrative check, where completeness and accuracy of the submitted information are verified. A technical and financial appraisal follows, carried out by experts drawn from the Maharashtra Industries Department or a nominated agency. This appraisal confirms whether the applicant qualifies as a 'new Special LSI unit' and falls within Group D, D+ or below under the policy, while also examining the investment made and whether the unit is operationally ready.

A selection committee then assesses each application against predefined parameters to establish that all eligibility conditions and policy objectives are met. Applicants who clear this stage are notified formally, after which the subsidy on their power tariffs is set in motion so that the financial incentive reaches the intended beneficiaries.