HP AYUSH Electricity Duty Concession — 3% Duty for 5 Years — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about HP AYUSH Electricity Duty Concession — 3% Duty for 5 Years — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does this programme actually provide?
It is not a fixed sum. The value of the concession depends on how much electricity duty the enterprise would otherwise pay, because the rate is cut to 3% and that reduced rate applies for five years. A unit with larger power consumption saves more than a small one.
Who is eligible for the electricity duty concession?
Enterprises that fall in the AYUSH sector and operate in Himachal Pradesh, provided they meet the conditions set out in the Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy – 2019. Both the sector test and the policy conditions have to be satisfied.
Which businesses are treated as AYUSH enterprises?
Those working within the traditional Indian systems of medicine covered by AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. In practice this includes units manufacturing AYUSH products, providers of AYUSH healthcare services, AYUSH wellness centres, and businesses doing research and development in these systems.
What is the last date to apply?
There is none. The programme runs on a rolling basis and the window stays open, so an eligible enterprise can apply at any point rather than waiting for an application cycle.
Is this a grant or a loan?
Neither. It is a subsidy delivered as a reduced duty rate on electricity. Nothing is disbursed to you as cash and nothing has to be repaid — the saving simply appears on your electricity bill.
Does the programme take equity in my business?
No. As a subsidy, it takes no stake and no ownership in the enterprise. The promoter's shareholding stays untouched.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to claim it?
The concession itself is defined by the state's Industrial Investment Policy – 2019 and the AYUSH Policy 2019, and registration as an enterprise in Himachal Pradesh is generally expected. Whether a specific registration such as Udyam (MSME) or a state startup recognition is required depends on the detailed policy conditions, so check those documents before you file.
What documents will I need to submit?
Typically a certificate of business registration, evidence that your operations fall in the AYUSH sector, and any other forms specified by the Department of Industries, Himachal Pradesh. Having the AYUSH proof ready is usually the slowest part, so assemble it early.
Where do I submit the application?
Applications go to the designated authority — normally the Department of Industries or a District Industries Centre (DIC) in Himachal Pradesh. Online services are available on the state's portal at https://emerginghimachal.hp.gov.in/online-services.
Is there a competitive selection round I have to clear?
No. There is no shortlisting, scoring or ranking involved. Qualifying enterprises receive the concessional rate after their application and documents clear verification, which makes this an entitlement rather than a contest.
Who offers HP AYUSH Electricity Duty Concession — 3% Duty for 5 Years?
HP AYUSH Electricity Duty Concession — 3% Duty for 5 Years is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal), a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for HP AYUSH Electricity Duty Concession — 3% Duty for 5 Years?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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