Infrastructure Subsidy

The Infrastructure Subsidy operates under the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme, which is managed by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Its purpose is to support industrial growth by providing financial aid for infrastructure projects. The subsidy is directed at industrial units and infrastructure developers who invest substantially in building construction for the IT and biotechnology sectors within the Union Territory.

This assistance helps offset part of the capital expenditure involved in constructing factories or facilities, thereby promoting the development of strong industrial ecosystems. The programme seeks to attract fresh investments while aiding the expansion and modernisation of existing units, which in turn supports job creation and economic diversification in Puducherry.

- Obtain the prescribed application form from the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry. - Complete every mandatory field in the form. - Attach copies of all required documents, self-attesting them where specified. - Submit the signed and completed form, along with all supporting documents, to the concerned authority. - Ask for a receipt or acknowledgement at submission, confirming that it records the date, time, and a unique identification number, if applicable. - For new units, file the application within one year of obtaining the Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2, Permanent Registration, or Commencement of Production Certificate. - For existing units, file the application within one year of completing expansion, diversification, or modernisation. - The State Level Committee will assess each case on its merits to decide eligibility for the incentive or subsidy.

The State Level Committee examines each application on its merits, taking into account all submitted documents and the eligibility criteria, to determine whether the industrial unit or infrastructure developer is entitled to the incentive or subsidy. Only those units that satisfy the specific requirements and align with the scheme's objectives are considered for financial support.