HP AYUSH Energy Audit Reimbursement — 75% of Cost, Up to ₹1 Lakh — Frequently Asked Questions

It refunds 75% of what an eligible enterprise paid a recognised agency for a professional energy audit. The total reimbursement for any one enterprise is capped at ₹1 lakh, so even a very large audit bill will not fetch more than that.

Registered AYUSH enterprises operating in Himachal Pradesh. That includes units in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, whether they are engaged in manufacturing, in services or in related activities. The enterprise must be legally incorporated or registered as a business entity within the state, and it must have already incurred the cost of a professional energy audit.

A professional energy audit carried out by a recognised agency. Such an audit reviews the enterprise's energy consumption patterns and recommends efficiency improvements and cost savings. The expense must genuinely have been incurred — a claim is a reimbursement of money already spent, not an advance.

No. Applications are accepted on a rolling, always-open basis, so there is no closing date to race against. Procedural notices and any updates are issued by the department from time to time, so it is sensible to check official announcements before filing.

No. This is a reimbursement subsidy — a cash refund of an expense you have already paid. It is not an investment, so no shares, equity or ownership stake is taken in the enterprise, and the money does not have to be repaid like a loan.

Both are covered. The scheme extends to AYUSH units involved in manufacturing, in services, or in related activities, as long as the business is registered and operating within Himachal Pradesh and the other conditions of the AYUSH Policy 2019 are met.

Typically, proof of enterprise registration, the detailed energy audit report, invoices or receipts showing what was paid for the audit, bank account details for the reimbursement, and any other supporting documents specified in the AYUSH Policy 2019 guidelines. Keeping the audit paperwork and payment proof handy makes the verification stage smoother.

Applications go through the Government of Himachal Pradesh's online services portal for emerging Himachal, at https://emerginghimachal.hp.gov.in/online-services. You complete the prescribed form and attach the supporting documents. After submission, the department verifies the claim — sometimes seeking extra information or conducting a site visit — and, once approved, credits the amount directly to your bank account.

It is administered by the Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh, through Startup Himachal. The scheme is one component of the state's AYUSH Policy 2019, the wider policy framework under which incentives for traditional-medicine enterprises are offered. Adherence to the terms and conditions of that policy and its guidelines is mandatory for anyone claiming the reimbursement.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for HP AYUSH Energy Audit Reimbursement — 75% of Cost, Up to ₹1 Lakh, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

HP AYUSH Energy Audit Reimbursement — 75% of Cost, Up to ₹1 Lakh is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

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