West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty
Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal · Central government
A West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme benefit waives 100% electricity duty for eligible textile units, up to ₹1 crore yearly for five years.
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 within the West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme, introduced on December 13, 2022, by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. The scheme remains in force for five years from its launch date. Its parent programme seeks to provide fiscal incentives across the entire textile value chain, from fibre to stitched garments, with the aim of encouraging such units to establish operations within the state.
The broader initiative is intended to drive accelerated and focused development of the textile sector, improve resource utilisation, create employment, and establish West Bengal as a preferred investment destination for textile businesses. Under the specific sub-scheme, an eligible textile enterprise receives a 100% waiver of electricity duty on the power consumed in its approved project. This reduction in operational costs is intended to support the sustainable growth of textile enterprises in the state.
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
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- West Bengal
- Manufacturing and processing of textiles, apparel, and technical textile products. - Production must have commenced on or after 1st April 2022. - Units may operate in the private, co-operative, or joint sector, including companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government. - Project approval and sanction must come from a Central Financial Institution, Commercial Bank, or State Financial Institution. - Unit must possess a Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate, and Eligibility Certificate issued by the Director of Textiles. - General industrial units/enterprises are not eligible.
How to apply
- **Registration Process:** - Go to the registration page on the official website (https://textiles.wb.gov.in/register). - Provide all required information and select "Register" to obtain a confirmation. - **Application Process:** - Access the user login page (https://textiles.wb.gov.in/register) and sign in using your registered email address and password. - Complete the eligibility form and verify your eligibility through the portal. - Fill in your CAF, Form A, and Form C (where relevant). - Download and affix your signature to Form A and Form C (where relevant). - Submit the signed Form A and a copy of Form C (where relevant). - Finalise your application submission.
How applications are assessed
Applications are submitted online through the portal, where eligibility is verified. Once the Director of Textiles is satisfied with the arrangements, the requisite certificates are issued. The project then requires final approval from a Central, Commercial, or State Financial Institution before it can proceed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the Waiver of Electricity Duty scheme?
The scheme waives 100% of the electricity duty on consumed power for approved projects of eligible textile enterprises in West Bengal, providing a fiscal incentive to support growth and investment in the sector.
What is the maximum benefit an enterprise can receive under this scheme?
An eligible enterprise may claim a waiver of up to ₹1,00,00,000 annually for five years, starting from the date production begins.
What types of industries are eligible?
The scheme is open to industries in West Bengal that manufacture and process textiles, apparel, and technical textiles products.
Are there any specific operational requirements for eligibility?
Yes, production must have commenced on or after 1 April 2022, and the project must be 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?
Applicants must possess a Registration Certificate, a Date of Commencement Certificate, and an Eligibility Certificate, all issued by the Director of Textiles.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Textile
- Apparel
- Technical Textiles
- Electricity Waiver
- West Bengal Government
- Manufacturing
- Processing
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.