Scheme for Assistance for Industrial Infrastructure

Scheme for Assistance for Industrial Infrastructure helps develop and improve essential infrastructure in industrial areas, private estates, and OIDC or non-OIDC estates within Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The scheme supports the growth of industrial parks and clusters and creates more job opportunities in the Union Territory. Applications are accepted through the Department of Industries and the District Industries Centre.

Scheme for Assistance for Industrial Infrastructure - Introduction

Department of Industries, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu runs this scheme. It gives financial support to agencies that develop industrial estates and parks. Eligible agencies must submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) that covers the layout plan, technical specifications, financing pattern, and implementation schedule. Support is worked out on the basis of the project cost and needs a fixed share of funding from the promoter.

Key Information

Benefits

Scheme offers financial support for setting up and upgrading industrial infrastructure. Support is given in stages and depends on the progress of the project.

• Support is given up to 50% of the project cost or ₹20 Crore per project, whichever is lower.
• Committee may sanction up to 100% support for projects proposed by Government Departments, agencies, authorities, State and Central PSUs, or Boards.
• Committee may approve spending for specific industry studies carried out through professional or consultancy firms.
• If no stakeholders are available for infrastructure development, the Industries Secretary may appoint an agency to study the requirements and execute the project.

Eligibility

Eligibility is checked on the basis of the industrial area, the applying agency, and the type of activity planned. All three conditions must be met for the proposal to move ahead.

Industrial Area / Infrastructure Criteria:

• Area must be a contiguous land parcel converted for industrial use or notified by the competent authority.
• Land must have valid Non-Agricultural (NA) conversion permission.
• Site must have a valid layout plan approved by the Planning Authority as per UT rules.
• Minimum land area required is 25,000 square meters for new projects.

Eligible Agencies:

• Institutions: Industry associations, chambers of commerce, federations, or Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) registered under the Societies Act, Trust Act, or Companies Act.
• Government Entities: Any State or Central Government Department, PSU, Board, Corporation, or municipal body with related experience.
• Developers / Contractors: Entities registered with the UT Administration with at least 5 years of experience in developing industrial estates of 10 hectares or more anywhere in India.

Eligible Activities: Common infrastructure such as approach roads, internal road widening, water, gas, and electricity distribution networks. Transport facilities, water augmentation, and last-mile connectivity are also covered. Development of convention centers, exhibition centers, and infrastructure in Special Industrial Regions (SIRs) or large industrial clusters is included.

Application Process

Applications are submitted to the Department of Industries along with the DPR. The proposal is checked on technical and financial grounds before final approval.

STEP 1 - Prepare a detailed project report and submit it to the Department of Industries with the signed application form.

STEP 2 - Proposal is checked by the Chief Engineer (PWD/OIDC) and the Finance Department on technical and financial grounds.

STEP 3 - Empowered committee reviews the proposal and gives final approval.

STEP 4 - Support is released in stages: 25% after 25% progress, 25% after 50% progress, and the remaining 50% on project completion.

STEP 5 - Final verification is done by the UT Administration engineer, followed by a third-party completion certificate.

Download Application Form

Documents

Applicants must provide the following documents along with the application form:

• Signed application form.
• Registration certificate of the entity.
• Justification note explaining the criticality of the infrastructure.
• Detailed Project Report (DPR) with cost estimates based on the UT Schedule of Rates (SOR).
• Project layout plan showing beneficiary units.
• Evidence of land ownership or NOC from the competent authority if the land is government-owned.
• Confirmation letter on financing pattern from banks or other sources.

References

• Official Department Website
• Scheme Guidelines
• EODB Single Window Portal

FAQ's

What is the primary objective of this scheme?

Scheme aims to improve industrial infrastructure in existing estates and clusters, which raises competitiveness and creates more employment opportunities.

What is the promoter's contribution?

Promoter is generally required to arrange 50% of the project funding, while the scheme covers the remaining portion up to the specified limits.

Are project preparation costs covered?

Yes, expenses for work estimates, technical approvals, and third-party quality assurance are eligible for inclusion in the project cost, capped at 3%.

Can I apply if my project is funded under another scheme?

No, projects sanctioned under other UT Administration schemes are generally not eligible unless stated otherwise.

Are there any restrictions on applicants?

Applicants must have no outstanding government dues to be considered eligible for the scheme.