Technology Acquisition Assistance (Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024)
Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan · Central government
Rajasthan's one-time reimbursement of up to ₹5 lakh helps Micro and Small Enterprises buy advanced technology or software to improve production and manufacturing.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹5,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 includes the Technology Acquisition Assistance scheme, which is run by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan. It targets micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the state. The scheme's primary purpose is to make it easier for these enterprises to obtain advanced technology and software needed to modernise their production and manufacturing operations.
Through financial assistance, the scheme seeks to help MSEs raise efficiency, sharpen competitiveness, and achieve measurable performance gains. It forms part of the state's effort to drive industrial growth by encouraging innovation and the adoption of technology among smaller businesses.
The scheme remains in force until March 31, 2029. District Industries & Commerce Centres (DICCs) will handle implementation, with the Office of the Commissioner, Industries & Commerce providing supervision at the state level.
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 specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Rajasthan
- The enterprise must be a Micro or Small Enterprise situated in Rajasthan. - A valid Udyam Registration Certificate is mandatory. - The technology being acquired has to relate to the enterprise's production or manufacturing process. - The acquired technology must show a verifiable improvement in performance — a 10% rise in production rate, a 5% reduction in cycle time, a 2.5% fall in rejection rate, or a 10% drop in waste generation — and this must be certified by a Chartered Engineer. - The enterprise has to be engaged in commercial production when disbursement takes place. - Where multiple machines have been acquired, assistance is extended to only one machine of a similar nature.
How to apply
**Offline submission:**
1. Obtain the application form (Annexure 3.1) by downloading it from the official website (Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 Guidelines). 2. Complete every mandatory field and enclose self-attested copies of the documents required. 3. Send the filled-in, signed form together with the documents to the concerned General Manager, District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC). 4. File this application only after the technology has been acquired and deployed.
**Online submission (e-Mitra):**
1. Go to the closest e-Mitra centre, or log in with your own e-Mitra account on the e-Mitra portal (https://emitra.rajasthan.gov.in/emitra/home). 2. File the application online. No fee is charged.
**After submission:**
1. The GM, DICC evaluates the application, which includes checking the Chartered Engineer's certificate. 2. The District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) then either approves the application, approves it in part, or rejects it. 3. If approved, an approval letter is issued. 4. The funds are credited to the bank account the applicant has registered.
How applications are assessed
The General Manager of the District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC) carries out the appraisal, which covers scrutiny of the Chartered Engineer's certificate establishing that performance has improved. The application then goes before the District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) for review, approval and sanction. On the basis of these assessments, the State Government may approve an application in full, approve it in part, or turn it down.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Technology Acquisition Assistance scheme?
Under the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the state can claim a one-time reimbursement to help meet the cost of acquiring advanced technology or software for their production or manufacturing processes.
What is the maximum financial assistance available?
An eligible MSE can claim a one-time reimbursement of up to ₹5,00,000 per unit, which covers a maximum of 50% of the cost of acquiring technology or software.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Any Micro or Small Enterprise in Rajasthan holding a Udyam Registration Certificate may apply, as long as the technology it acquires can be shown to enhance its production or manufacturing performance.
What kind of technology can be acquired under this scheme?
The scheme funds the purchase of technology or software — drawings, designs, plant, machinery and software included — provided it relates directly to the enterprise's production or manufacturing process.
How can an enterprise demonstrate performance improvement?
A performance improvement is demonstrated by any one of the following, certified by a Chartered Engineer: a production rate rise of at least 10%, a cycle time reduction of 5%, a rejection rate reduction of 2.5%, or a waste generation reduction of 10%.
How do I apply for the Technology Acquisition Assistance scheme?
You can apply either offline by downloading Annexure 3.1 from the official website and submitting it to the relevant DICC, or online through the e-Mitra portal, either by visiting a centre or by using your own e-Mitra account.
Sectors
- Msme
- Technology Acquisition
- Manufacturing
- Modernization
- Reimbursement
- Rajasthan
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.