West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Subsidy for Water conservation/ Environment Compliance
Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal · Central government
West Bengal textile enterprises can claim 25% reimbursement, up to ₹1.5 crore, on captive effluent water treatment plants and pollution control devices.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹1,50,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme was introduced on December 13, 2022, by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. Its purpose is to speed up and concentrate development across the state's textile sector, covering the full value chain from fibre through to stitched garments, so that resource use is maximised, fresh employment is generated, and West Bengal becomes a preferred investment location for textiles.
Within that scheme sits the "Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance" sub-scheme. It addresses environmental sustainability alongside this expansion by giving textile manufacturing and processing units financial incentives to conserve water and control pollution, thereby encouraging them to take up eco-friendly practices.
By reducing the environmental footprint of industrial operations while helping textile enterprises modernise and stay competitive, the state positions the sub-scheme as a means of reconciling industrial growth with ecological responsibility and securing a sustainable future for the sector and the region.
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 qualify. - Production must have started on or after April 1, 2022. - The unit may belong to the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector, or be a company/undertaking owned or managed by the State Government. - Approval and sanction for the project must come 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 from the Directorate of Textiles.
How to apply
1. **Registration** — Go to the registration page on the official website. Enter every mandatory detail in the registration form, then select "Register." A confirmation will appear once registration succeeds.
2. **Login** — Go to the user login page on the official website. Sign in with the Mail ID and Password you registered.
3. **Complete the eligibility check and Common Application Form (CAF)** — Fill in the eligibility form and confirm your eligibility on the portal itself. Then complete the Common Application Form (CAF), providing all required project and company details.
4. **Fill in and upload forms** — Complete Form A and Form C (where the scheme requires it). Download the forms, sign them yourself, and upload the signed copies to the portal.
5. **Submit the application** — Once you have confirmed that every form is filled in correctly, signed and uploaded, submit the full application through the online portal.
How applications are assessed
Applicants first carry out an eligibility check themselves through the online portal. After submission, the Directorate of Textiles examines the application for conformity with the scheme guidelines, which includes the necessary registration certificates and project sanctions issued by financial institutions.
The source does not describe committee reviews or pitch rounds. Assessment is expected to rest on administrative verification of the documents supplied and on whether the applicant meets the eligibility criteria, with approval granted by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of this subsidy scheme?
The scheme reimburses eligible textile enterprises in West Bengal for costs incurred in installing captive Effluent Water Treatment Plants for wastewater recycling and other pollution control devices. Its aim is to encourage environmental compliance and sustainable practices in the state's textile industry.
What is the maximum amount of subsidy an eligible unit can receive?
Eligible textile units may claim 25% of approved project expenditure as reimbursement, capped at ₹1.5 crore (₹15,000,000).
Which types of enterprises are eligible to apply for this scheme?
Manufacturing and processing units in textiles, apparel and technical textiles may apply, whether they operate in the private, co-operative or joint sector, or are companies and undertakings owned or managed by a State Government.
Are there any specific project approval requirements for eligibility?
Yes — the project seeking the subsidy must first be approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, a Commercial Bank, or a State Financial Institution.
What documents are required for application to this scheme?
Applicants typically need to submit a Registration Certificate, a Date of Commencement Certificate, and an Eligibility Certificate from the Directorate of Textiles, together with the Common Application Form (CAF) and other prescribed forms such as Form A and Form C.
How does this scheme support clusters of textile units?
For clusters of at least 5 units with a minimum investment of ₹200 crore, the state government will help set up a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) run by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed by the clustered units, and the participating units will bear the running costs.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Textile Industry
- Water Conservation
- Environmental Compliance
- West Bengal
- Subsidy
- Manufacturing
- Pollution Control
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.