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West Bengal
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance (SCCS)
Certification
Entrepreneurship
Incentives
MSME
Reimbursement
SCCS
Standard Quality Compliance
Subsidy
Details
The scheme “Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance” is a sub-scheme under the “Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” scheme. It was launched on 1st April 2020 by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain in force till 31st March 2025.
Objectives of the "Banglashree for MSME” Scheme:
The objective of the scheme is to extend fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs to set up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with a view to focusing on the balanced development of MSMEs across the State and creating a sustainable ecosystem in the MSME sector which can maximize the utilization of resource, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the State emerge as the MSME leader in the country.
Objectives of the "Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance" Scheme:
Through this incentive, eligible micro or small enterprises shall be reimbursed for the expenditure incurred for obtaining ISI / BIS certification / ISO 9000/ ISO 14000 / ISO 14001/ ISO 18000/ISO 22000/ HACCP certification from approved Institutions / Research Laboratories. Any new certificate not covered above may be honoured on a case to case basis according to necessity and essentiality.
Benefits
Pattern Of Assistance: An eligible micro or small enterprise shall be reimbursed 50% of the expenditure incurred subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,00,000/- for obtaining ISI / BIS certification / ISO 9000/ ISO 14000 / ISO 14001/ ISO 18000/ISO 22000/ HACCP certification from approved Institutions / Research Laboratories. Any new certificate not covered above may be honoured on a case to case basis according to necessity and essentiality.
Eligibility
- The business/organization should be a Micro/ Small/ Medium Enterprise.
- The business/organization should belong to the manufacturing sector.
- The business/organization should have started production on or after 1st April 2019.
- The business/organization should be in the private sector/ cooperative sector/ joint sector undertaking or should be a company/ undertaking owned and managed by the State Government or the Industrial SHGs.
- The Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) should be between 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025.
Exclusions
Enterprises Excluded from this Scheme:
- Enterprises registered and for which eligibility certificates have been issued /incentives have been sanctioned and/ or disbursed under the respective Incentive Scheme of the State.
- Enterprises registered and for which eligibility certificates have been issued in terms of the respective Incentive Scheme of the State but no sanction or disbursement of incentive has been made.
- Enterprises commenced production before 01.04.2019 and applied for incentive under the respective Incentive Scheme of the State within the stipulated date.
Negative List Of Industries:
- Sponge Iron Factory.
- Bricks (Excluding Fly Ash bricks, Sand lime Bricks, Refractory Bricks).
- Any other industry notified by the State Govt. for inclusion in this list.
Items excluded while calculating the investment made in Plant & Machinery:
- Equipment such as tools, jigs, dies, moulds and spare parts for maintenance and the cost of consumable stores.
- Installation of Plant and Machinery.
- Research and development equipment and pollution control equipment.
- Power generation set and extra transformer installed by the enterprise as per the regulations of the State Electricity Board.
- Bank charges and service charges paid to the National Small Industries Corporations or the State Small Industries Corporations.
- Procurement or installation of cables, wiring, bus bars, electrical control panels (not mounted on individual machines), oil circuit breakers or miniature circuit breakers which are necessarily to be used for providing electrical power to the Plant and Machinery or for safety measures.
- Gas producer plant.
- Transportation charges for indigenous machinery from the place of their manufacture to the site of the enterprise.
- Charges paid for technical know-how for the erection of the Plant and Machinery.
- Such storage tanks which store raw materials and finished products only and are not linked to the manufacturing process.
- Fire fighting equipment.
NOTE: The cost of any second-hand plant and machinery purchased and installed for implementation of the project will be excluded in the calculation of the cost of the plant and machinery.
Application Process
Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: Visit the Shilpasathi Portal and click ‘Apply Online’. On the next screen, click ‘Create New’ for new registration.
Step 2: Select the Applicant Type (Industry /Business /Commercial /Charitable Society/ Govt. entity) and enter the Registration Number.
Step 3: On the ‘User Registration’ page, fill in all the mandatory fields and click ‘Register’.
Application Process:
Step 2: Login to the portal using your username & password or via OTP using your registered mobile number.
Step 3: You will be directed to the user dashboard. Click ‘ALL SERVICES’ and then select 'MSME Incentive' from the list of services.
Step 4: Click ‘Create CAF’. Your CAF ID will be created. Click ‘Apply Online’ to proceed.
Step 5: Fill in the "eligibility form" and click “Save and Continue” to get redirected to the common application form (CAF).
Step 6: In the CAF, fill in all the mandatory fields, and click “Update and Continue” to preview the form.
Step 7: After the form gets submitted, you will be taken to the “Dashboard” to view the application status.
Step 8: From the Dashboard, continue with the application by clicking “Click to Proceed”. When done click “Save” to save the updated information.
Step 9: Click "Preview" to preview the form before the final submission.
Step 10: On the next screen, click "Go to Application" to fill out the "Online Form - A" application.
Step 11: You will be taken to the "APPLY SUBSIDY" section to check year-wise subsidy items of the respective application you intend to apply for. Once complete, click "SAVE".
Step 12: You will be taken to the "FILL UP SUBSIDY" tab. Provide the year-wise subsidy details for the incentive, and click "Add More" to see the multiple-year or year-wise breakup.
Step 13: Upload the relevant documents, preview the details, click “VERIFY & SUBMIT”, check the declaration box and click “Submit Application”.
Step 14: On final submission of Form-A application, you will be provided an application reference number. Use this number to check the status of your application.
Date of submission of first application: Within 12 months from the DOCCP or within 12 months from the date of notification of Banglashree, whichever is later.
Helpdesk:
Protiti, 23, Abanindranath Tagore Sarani (Camac Street), Kolkata - 700017, West Bengal, India; Phone: +91 33 2255 3700; Fax: +91 33 2255 3737; Email: silpa.sathi@wbidc.com.
For any technical query or any critical issues faced while applying please mail to our Quick Response Team at: qrt.silpasathiwb@gmail.com
Silpa Sathi Single Window Cell - Helpline Number (Toll-free): 1800-345-5562
Documents Required
- Copy of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association authenticated by the Registrar of Companies / partnership deed (wherever applicable).
- A statement on the name and address of the Directors / Partners / Owners of the enterprise / Members of Cooperative or Self Help Groups, as applicable.
- Copy of approved project report.
- A copy of loan sanctions letter and disbursement letter issued by financial institutions / banks.
- A copy of the audited balance sheet for the last 2 years wherever applicable.
- A list of plants and machinery with original value along with copies of the bills, money receipts.
- Existing manufacturing activities in West Bengal stating items, annual approved capacity, annual production during the last three years (in quantity and value in Rs. Lakh), if applicable.
- Copy of the land deed (wherever applicable). In case of rented /leasehold land / buildings, copy of rent agreement and receipt /lease agreement.
- Copy of mutation & conversion certificate of land/ building.
- Copy of valid consent to operate certificate from the WBPCB.
- Copies regarding SGST.
- Copy of trade licence.
- Copy of first electricity bill (wherever applicable)
- Copy of acknowledgement of Udyog Aadhaar Registration
- Copy of SC / ST certificate wherever applicable.
- Copy of other statutory licenses/certificates, if necessary.
- Self declaration as per para 7.1(vi) of the Scheme.
- Copies of ISI/BIS/IS09000/ISO14000/ISO 14001/ISO 18000 ISO 22000/HACCP Certificate.
- Copies of relevant bills, money receipts for expenditure incurred for obtaining ISI/BIS/IS09000/ISO14000/ISO 14001/ISO 18000/ ISO 22000/HACCP Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are classified under Zone A for the purpose of determining incentives?
Zone A includes the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area, all municipal areas of North 24-Parganas, all municipal areas of South 24-Parganas, and all municipal corporation and municipal areas of Howrah.
Which districts fall under Zone B for incentive classification?
Zone B comprises districts such as Hooghly, North 24 Parganas (excluding municipal areas and Sundarban areas), South 24 Parganas (excluding municipal areas and Sundarban areas), Howrah (excluding corporation and municipal areas), Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, and Nadia.
What are the eligibility criteria for incentives under Banglashree for MSMEs?
Micro, small, or medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector that commence commercial production between 1st April 2019 and 31st March 2025 are eligible. Existing enterprises are also eligible for incentives for project expansion.
Which enterprises are not eligible for Banglashree for MSMEs?
Enterprises that commenced production before 1st April 2019, those registered and received incentives under other state incentive schemes, or those that applied for incentives under other schemes within the stipulated date are not eligible.
What is the timeline for submitting the first incentive application under Banglashree for MSMEs?
Enterprises must submit their first incentive application to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, or Officer-In-Charge Sub-DIC, Siliguri within 12 months from the date of commencement of commercial production or within 12 months from the date of the notification, whichever is later.
Can enterprises in the manufacturing sector other than micro, small, and medium enterprises avail of Banglashree for MSMEs?
No, the scheme is specifically applicable to micro, small, and medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector.
What is the procedure for claiming the Subsidy?
Enterprises need to apply for the subsidy along with the required documents to the designated authorities as per the guidelines provided by the concerned department or agency.
What is the significance of the classification of areas into different zones for the scheme?
The classification helps in determining the quantum of incentives available for projects based on their location, with higher incentives provided for projects in backward areas.
Can enterprises avail of incentives under both Banglashree for MSMEs and other state incentive schemes simultaneously?
No, enterprises cannot avail incentives under both schemes simultaneously. They must choose one scheme based on their eligibility and requirements.
Is there any provision for enterprises that have already received incentives under other state schemes but wish to expand their projects?
Yes, existing enterprises are eligible for incentives under Banglashree for MSMEs for project expansion, subject to the conditions specified in the scheme.
How does the State Government verify the eligibility of enterprises for the incentives?
The eligibility of enterprises is verified based on the documents submitted along with the application, and inspections may be conducted by designated authorities if required.
What measures are in place to prevent misuse of the subsidy scheme?
Strict guidelines, documentation requirements, and verification procedures are in place to ensure that subsidies are availed by eligible enterprises for genuine purposes only.
Is there any provision for enterprises to appeal if their application for incentives is rejected?
Yes, enterprises have the right to appeal against the rejection of their application, and there is a designated process for handling such appeals.
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West Bengal
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance (SCCS)
Certification
Entrepreneurship
Incentives
MSME
Reimbursement
SCCS
Standard Quality Compliance
Subsidy
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Exclusions
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme “Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance” is a sub-scheme under the “Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” scheme. It was launched on 1st April 2020 by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain in force till 31st March 2025.
Objectives of the "Banglashree for MSME” Scheme:
The objective of the scheme is to extend fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs to set up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with a view to focusing on the balanced development of MSMEs across the State and creating a sustainable ecosystem in the MSME sector which can maximize the utilization of resource, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the State emerge as the MSME leader in the country.
Objectives of the "Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance" Scheme:
Through this incentive, eligible micro or small enterprises shall be reimbursed for the expenditure incurred for obtaining ISI / BIS certification / ISO 9000/ ISO 14000 / ISO 14001/ ISO 18000/ISO 22000/ HACCP certification from approved Institutions / Research Laboratories. Any new certificate not covered above may be honoured on a case to case basis according to necessity and essentiality.
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