“Approved Project” means the industrial project of an industry/an expansion project in the manufacturing of textile sector which should be approved prior to implementation of the project by Directorate of Textiles under the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Govt. of West Bengal or Commercial Banks/ Financial Institution (Central and State)/ Cooperative Banks/ scheduled banks approved by RBI/ RRBs financing the project.

“Eligible Unit/ Enterprise” means an enterprise in textile sector which has obtained Udyam Registration/Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (IEM) Part- B or Registration as per notification of Government of India from time to time and subsequently been found eligible as per terms and conditions of WBTIS 2022 as modified from time to time for enterprises in textile sector.

The WBTIS as modified from time to time for the textile sector shall generally be applicable to industries in the manufacturing and processing of textiles, apparel and technical textiles products which have started production on or after 1st April 2022. However, textile units in the MSME sector will have the option to apply either under this scheme or under the existing “Banglashree” Scheme, 2020, unless notified otherwise.

An eligible textile sector enterprise needs to apply online for the subsidy along with the required documents as per the guidelines provided by the concerned department or agency.

The subsidy will be admissible for the purpose of: (i) Purchase of land and/or buildings for setting up of the approved project and (ii) Land/building/ shed taken on Lease (minimum ten years) anywhere in the state for setting up of the approved project.

The amount admissible will be calculated proportionately based on the percentage of land/ buildings used for setting up of the enterprise for implementation of the approved project.

The enterprises may be in the proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private sector, co-operative sector and joint sector undertaking as also companies/ undertakings owned and managed by the State Government shall be covered under this scheme.

No, an eligible textile sector enterprise cannot avail incentives under both schemes simultaneously. They must choose one scheme based on their eligibility and requirements.

Yes, existing textile sector enterprises are eligible for incentives under “The West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” for project expansion, subject to the conditions specified in the scheme.

No, there is no requirement for the submission of any fees.

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.

Strict guidelines, documentation requirements, and verification procedures are in place to ensure that subsidies are availed by eligible enterprises for genuine purposes only.

Yes, enterprises have the right to appeal against the rejection of their application, and there is a designated process for handling such appeals.