Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS)

Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS) is a government scheme that provides financial reimbursement to eligible micro and small enterprises. It supports the installation of captive effluent water treatment plants and pollution control devices, helping businesses manage their environmental impact while encouraging sustainable industrial growth in West Bengal.

Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.

Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS) - Introduction

Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS) allows you to claim reimbursement for costs related to captive effluent water treatment plants and pollution control equipment. By promoting responsible practices, this scheme helps your business stay environmentally compliant while reducing operational overheads. It operates under the broader state capital investment subsidy framework, launched by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, effective from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025.

The main goal of this scheme is to encourage entrepreneurs like you to set up MSMEs across the state. It aims to build a balanced industrial landscape that maximizes resource use, creates new job opportunities, and establishes West Bengal as a leading hub for MSMEs in India.

Key Information

Benefits

If you are an eligible micro or small enterprise, you can receive a reimbursement covering 50% of the expenditure incurred for installing a captive effluent water treatment plant or other pollution control devices. This financial support is subject to a maximum limit of ₹ 2,00,000.

Eligibility

To qualify for this subsidy, you should meet the following conditions:

1. Your business must be registered as a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise.

2. Your enterprise should operate within the manufacturing sector.

3. You must have started production on or after 1st April 2019.

4. Your entity should be in the private sector, cooperative sector, joint sector, or be a state government undertaking or industrial SHG.

5. The date of commencement of commercial production (DOCCP) must fall between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2025.

Exclusions

Please note that the following categories are excluded from this scheme:

1. Enterprises that have already received incentive certificates or disbursements under other state schemes.

2. Enterprises that have started production prior to 1st April 2019.

3. Industries listed in the negative list, such as sponge iron factories and traditional brick kilns (excluding fly ash or sand lime bricks).

Additionally, costs related to tools, dies, molds, R&D equipment, fire-fighting systems, power generation sets, and second-hand machinery are not included in the investment calculation.

Application Process

You should apply online through the official Shilpasathi Portal. Follow these steps to complete your submission:

STEP 1 - Visit the Shilpasathi Portal and register your business to obtain your login credentials.

STEP 2 - Log in to the dashboard, select 'All Services', and choose 'MSME Incentive' to start your application.

STEP 3 - Create a Common Application Form (CAF) to proceed. Fill in all required fields and upload your documents.

STEP 4 - Proceed to the 'Apply Subsidy' section and enter the specific details regarding your environmental compliance measures.

STEP 5 - Verify all information, make sure your declarations are checked, and submit the application. Once submitted, you will receive a reference number to track your status.

You should make sure your application is submitted within 12 months of your DOCCP or the scheme notification date, whichever is later.

Documents

Prepare the following documents for your application:

1. Company registration documents (Partnership deed or Memorandum of Association).

2. Approved project report and valid bank loan sanction/disbursement letters.

3. Audited balance sheets for the last two years.

4. List of plant and machinery with original invoices and payment receipts.

5. Valid consent to operate certificate from the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB).

6. Trade license, land deeds, and proof of unit location.

7. Specific bills and receipts justifying the expenditure for pollution control devices.

Definitions

Locations are categorized into zones to determine eligibility and scope:

Zone A: Kolkata Municipal Corporation and specific urban areas of North/South 24 Parganas and Howrah.

Zone B: Areas like Hooghly, parts of North/South 24 Parganas, and major municipal areas in districts like Paschim/Purba Medinipur and Nadia.

Zone C/D/E: These zones include various districts categorized based on industrial development needs, ranging from Purba Bardhaman to Cooch Behar.

References

For further details, refer to these resources:

1. Official Guidelines (Kolkata Gazette)

2. User Manual for Applicants

FAQ's

What is the amount of subsidy available?

You can receive a reimbursement of 50% of the costs incurred for pollution control devices, up to a maximum of ₹ 2,00,000.

Who can apply for this scheme?

Micro and small manufacturing enterprises located in West Bengal that started commercial production after 1st April 2019 are eligible.

Where should I lodge a complaint for technical issues?

You should email the technical support team at qrt.silpasathiwb@gmail.com for any portal-related issues.

Can I apply if I have received other state government incentives?

No, you generally cannot claim benefits under two different state incentive schemes simultaneously for the same component.