AP Skill Upgradation Reimbursement for Textile MSMEs — Up to ₹2 Lakh — Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on whether the unit is classified as Micro or Small. A Micro enterprise is reimbursed ₹5,000 per person for up to 10 persons, giving a maximum of ₹50,000. A Small enterprise is reimbursed ₹10,000 per person for up to 20 persons, giving a maximum of ₹2,00,000. The overall range offered by the scheme is therefore ₹5,000 to ₹2 lakh, and the amount is disbursed as a one-time lump sum.

New, expanding and diversifying Micro and Small textile enterprises covered by the AP Textile Policy 2024-29 and operating in Andhra Pradesh. The training for which you claim reimbursement has to be for your local manpower, so the scheme is about upskilling your own workforce rather than funding general recruitment or outside training.

The scheme does not state a separate registration requirement in so many words, but eligibility is defined around being a Micro or Small enterprise. Valid Udyam (MSME) registration is the standard way to demonstrate that classification, so it is strongly advisable — and in practice most applicants will need it to prove they meet the size criteria.

No. This is a subsidy paid as a reimbursement of training costs. It is non-repayable and no equity, stake or ownership share is taken in the enterprise in exchange for the funding.

There is none. The scheme operates on a rolling, always-open basis, so applications can be submitted at any point rather than against a fixed closing date or a particular funding window.

Applicants typically provide proof of enterprise registration, their MSME classification, details of the training programme, invoices or receipts covering the training costs, and particulars of the local manpower being trained, along with a formal application setting out the training plan, the number of persons involved and the associated costs.

Applications are handled through the Andhra Pradesh incentives system, which sits under the state government's industries machinery and implements the AP Textile Policy 2024-29. The application is submitted with your training plan, the number of persons to be trained and the costs involved. The official application page is available at https://www.apindustries.gov.in/Incentives/Index.aspx, and the detailed policy guidelines document carries the full submission requirements.

No. The reimbursement is a one-time payment, covering a single instance or cycle of skill upgradation training costs as set out in the policy guidelines.

Costs relating to skill upgradation training for local manpower — programmes that upgrade technical skills, operational efficiency and other competencies relevant to the textile industry, as specified under the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29.

The scheme comes from the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, as part of the AP Textile Policy 2024-29 (AP TAG 4.0). On the assessment side, a committee or designated authority within the Andhra Pradesh Industries Department reviews applications and confirms that the enterprise, the training programme and the trainees all meet the policy conditions.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for AP Skill Upgradation Reimbursement for Textile MSMEs — Up to ₹2 Lakh, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.