Incentive Scheme for Powerloom Sector
Managed by: Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles (Directorate of Textiles (Powerloom))
About the Scheme
Supports the growth and modernization of the powerloom sector in West Bengal by providing capital subsidies, electricity duty waivers, and market linkages for commercial fabrics.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Capital subsidy up to 20% on the cost of modernizing powerlooms
- •Electricity duty exemption up to 5 years
- •Marketing support for selling school uniforms and government textile orders
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Prerequisites
- Must have Udyam registration
- Looms must be shuttle-less high-speed powerloom variants approved by state textile commissioner
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
Apply through single-window business portal (myenterprises.wb.gov.in)
Submit application at regional Textiles Directorate office or DIC office
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Textile entrepreneurs setting up or upgrading powerloom factories in WB
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Traditional handloom weavers (they should use Handloom Weavers Scheme)
- ✗Pure retail fabric traders
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What loom types qualify for the powerloom subsidy?
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