West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty
Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal · Central government
West Bengal's Textile Incentive Scheme funds eligible textile manufacturing and processing units with a full electricity duty waiver for five years, capped at ₹1 crore a year.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹1,00,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Waiver of Electricity Duty operates as a sub-scheme under the West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme, which the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, introduced on December 13, 2022. The scheme remains in force for five years from that launch date.
The parent scheme seeks to deliver fiscal incentives along the whole textile value chain, covering everything from fibre through to stitched garments, so that units of this kind are set up within the state. Its purpose is to speed up and concentrate development of the textile sector, make the most of available resources, create employment, and establish West Bengal as a preferred location for textile investment.
Under the Waiver of Electricity Duty component, a textile sector enterprise that qualifies receives a full 100% waiver of electricity duty on the electricity its approved project consumes. This relief works directly on operating costs and supports sustainable growth for textile businesses in the state.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- West Bengal
- Manufacturing and processing units in textiles, apparel, and technical textile products. - Production must have commenced on or after 1st April 2022. - The unit may belong to the private, co-operative, or joint sector, and includes companies or undertakings owned or managed by the State Government. - The project requires approval and sanction from a Central Financial Institution, Commercial Bank, or State Financial Institution. - The unit must possess a Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate, and Eligibility Certificate issued by the Director of Textiles. - General industrial units or enterprises are excluded.
How to apply
**Registration Process:** - Go to the registration page on the Official Website (https://textiles.wb.gov.in/register). - Enter all details marked mandatory, then select "Register" to obtain a confirmation.
**Application Process:** - Go to the user login page (https://textiles.wb.gov.in/register) and sign in using the Mail Id and Password you registered with. - Complete the eligible form and verify your eligibility on the portal. - Fill in your CAF, Form A, and Form C (if applicable). - Download Form A and Form C (if applicable) and self-sign them. - Upload the self-signed copy of Form A along with a copy of Form C (if applicable). - Submit Your Application.
How applications are assessed
Applicants register and submit their forms online. The portal carries out an eligibility check, and once the Director of Textiles is satisfied with the arrangements, the required certificates are issued. The project must then secure final approval from a Central, Commercial or State Financial Institution.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the Waiver of Electricity Duty scheme?
West Bengal's scheme gives eligible textile enterprises a full waiver of electricity duty on power used for their approved projects, as a fiscal incentive to encourage investment and growth in the sector.
What is the maximum benefit an enterprise can receive under this scheme?
An eligible enterprise may receive a waiver of up to ₹1,00,00,000 annually, for a period of five years starting from the date production begins.
What types of industries are eligible?
Manufacturing and processing units of textiles, apparel, and technical textiles operating in West Bengal are eligible for this scheme.
Are there any specific operational requirements for eligibility?
Yes, provided the unit began production on or after 1st April 2022 and its project has been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, Commercial Bank, or State Financial Institution.
What are the key certificates required to apply for the waiver?
To apply, you must hold a Registration Certificate, a Date of Commencement Certificate, and an Eligibility Certificate from the Director of Textiles.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Textile
- Apparel
- Technical Textiles
- Electricity Waiver
- West Bengal Government
- Manufacturing
- Processing
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.