How to Apply for AP Early Bird Investment Subsidy — Up to ₹80 Cr for Textile Units

There is no pitch competition or jury round here. Approval is compliance-based — projects that meet the policy conditions are considered on their documentation rather than ranked against each other.

• Obtain the policy guidelines: start with the official 'textile policy 2024-29 - go 55 - guidelines' document, which sets out the application procedure, forms and supporting paperwork.
• Apply for Common Facility Exemption (CFE): this must be secured within the applicable window — 18 months for Category I or 24 months for Category II — since the CFE timeline is what establishes your category.
• Prepare your project file: a comprehensive project proposal, a detailed project report (DPR) and financial statements showing the proposed investment and how it aligns with the policy's objectives.
• Submit the subsidy application: once CFE is in hand and the project meets the criteria, file the formal subsidy request with proof of eligible Fixed Capital Investment.
• Departmental review: the concerned department — likely the Department of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh — examines the proposal, financial documentation and FCI evidence.
• Categorisation and verification: the enterprise is placed in Category I or II based on investment type and CFE timing, and the investment is verified against the policy provisions.
• Final approval: granted subject to adherence to all policy conditions and the availability of funds.