"Subsidy for Quality Certification" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various incentives"
"Subsidy for Quality Certification" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various incentives" is a scheme by the Industries a...
Assistance is granted for a maximum of 3 quality certifications @ 50% of the cost of quality certification with a ceiling of ₹2,00,000/- per unit.
> **Number of Installments**
In single or multiple installments, depending on the availability of fund.
> **Mode of Disbursement**
The subsidy amount shall be disbursed through the financial institutions/banks only, if the unit is financed by them, towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or for the working capital purposes.
In case of self-financed units, the subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit.
*The financial institution shall mean and include PIPDIC or any other Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks.
Eligibility (who can apply)
All the Micro, Small, Medium and Large Industries are eligible.
The Unit should have made the investment on or after 1st April 2017.
The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of the Union territory of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units. This 60% of the local employment will have to be maintained by the industrial unit during the period specified in the Affidavit.
The cost of the certificate will include fees charged by the certification agency, approved by the Quality Council of India (QCI) (excluding travel, hotel and surveillance charges).
The industrial unit shall not transfer or dispose of the fixed asset including plant and machinery in any manner till the completion of 5 years from the date of submitting the application/disbursement of the subsidy whichever is later.
The additional investments made by the new/existing industrial units after availing first claim is also eligible for subsidy up to the ceiling limit.
*The date of commencement as admitted by the entrepreneurs shall be reckoned after due verification by the officials of the Industries Department.
> **Special Cases**
If, two or more industrial undertakings are set up by the same person as proprietor, common partners, common Board of Directors/shareholders, such units are eligible for subsidy as separate entity provided the location of the unit are different and licenses /clearances/ registrations are obtained separately for the enterprises.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The industrial unit should register the claim for the grant of incentive/subsidy in the [prescribed form](https://industry.py.gov.in/common-application-subsidies) available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted.
Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
> **Post-Application Process**
**Step 1:** The applications shall be scrutinized by the Directorate of the Industries on merit basis for the grant of incentives/subsidies/assistances to determine the quantum of amount admissible will be placed before the State Level Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for "Subsidy for Quality Certification" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various incentives" / what is the eligibility?
- All the Micro, Small, Medium and Large Industries are eligible.
- The Unit should have made the investment on or after 1st April 2017.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of the Union territory of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industria...
What are the benefits of "Subsidy for Quality Certification" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various incentives"?
Assistance is granted for a maximum of 3 quality certifications @ 50% of the cost of quality certification with a ceiling of ₹2,00,000/- per unit.
> **Number of Installments**
In single or multiple installments, depending on the availability of fund.
> **Mode of Disbursement**
- The sub...
How to apply online for "Subsidy for Quality Certification" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various incentives"?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The industrial unit should register the claim for the grant of incentive/subsidy in the [prescribed form](https://industry.py.gov.in/common-application-subsidies) available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
**Step 2:*...