Micro and small manufacturing enterprises can avail a maximum capital investment subsidy of ₹25,00,000 or 25% of the total investment in land, building, and plant and machinery, whichever is lower.

Physically handicapped persons must have a minimum of 40% incapacity under the relevant category to qualify for the subsidy.

For units financed by financial institutions/banks, the subsidy is disbursed through them. In the case of self-financed units, the subsidy is directly disbursed to the entrepreneurs.

An affidavit stating that the subsidy has not been availed of from the Central Government or any State or Union Territories is required in the case of second-hand machinery.

The subsidy amount is disbursed in a single installment either through financial institutions/banks or directly to the entrepreneurs, depending on the financing method. Disbursement is subject to fund availability during the financial year.

The prescribed application form is available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry. Details regarding any associated costs can be found on the official website.

The Directorate of Industries and Commerce oversees the application process, and entrepreneurs should submit their application forms and documents to the concerned authority within the Directorate.

Entrepreneurs can find assistance or clarification by contacting the State Helpline provided at https://industry.py.gov.in/state-helpline.

Physically handicapped entrepreneurs can avail a capital investment subsidy for their industrial units, supporting their entrepreneurial endeavors in Puducherry.

A certificate for the installation of pollution control equipment obtained from the Directorate of Sustainable Technologies and Environmental (DSTE) is required, along with air/water consent orders obtained from DSTE.

The State Level Committee is authorized to sanction incentives/subsidies, ensuring they do not exceed the levels prescribed in the scheme.