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West BengalBusiness & MSME
Power Subsidy (BSY/BMSSY)
Managed by: Department of Power (West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL))
About the Scheme
Industrial Power Subsidy Scheme helps manufacturing MSMEs in West Bengal reduce production costs by providing unit-wise electricity bill rebates.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Power subsidy of Rs. 1.00 to Rs. 1.50 per unit consumed (capped under quarterly ceilings) for up to 5 years from production start
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyFactory unit located in West Bengal
Age LimitsPromoter age 18+
Family Income CapActive manufacturing micro and small enterprises
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must have Udyam registration
- Must hold a valid commercial/industrial power connection from WBSEDCL or CESC
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Apply through single-window portal (myenterprises.wb.gov.in)
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Submit subsidy claims at the local DIC office quarterly
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Registered manufacturing micro/small units paying commercial electricity rates in WB
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Service sector offices
- ✗Retail shops
- ✗Agricultural setups (they use separate agri-power schemes)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can service-based MSMEs get this power subsidy?
No, the power subsidy is strictly limited to manufacturing units with active industrial connections.
Related Welfare Schemes
Banglashree Scheme
Who Can Apply:
New or expanding MSME units in West Bengal
Key Benefits:
•Capital investment subsidies ranging from 10% to 40% based on location zone
•Interest subsidy up to 6% on term loans
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Interest Subsidy on Term Loan (MSME)
Who Can Apply:
Registered MSME units in WB paying regular interest on bank term loans
Key Benefits:
•Interest subsidy of 4% to 6% per annum on term loans for up to 5 years (subject to timely repayment track record)
Updated: July 2026
Reimbursement of Stamp Duty and Registration Fee
Who Can Apply:
Registered MSME developers purchasing/leasing industrial land in WB
Key Benefits:
•Reimbursement of up to 100% of stamp duty and registration fees paid on land acquisition for setting up MSME units (varies by zone category)
Updated: July 2026
Artisans Facilitation Supports
Who Can Apply:
Registered handicraft and handloom artisans in West Bengal
Key Benefits:
•Free access to government-sponsored exhibitions and melas for product sale
•Travel and transport allowances for transporting goods to exhibitions
Updated: July 2026
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityWest Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL)
SubcategoryIndustrial Power Subsidy
Launch Date2020
Target Beneficiarymsme
Official Helpline033-2230-0021