Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022
A TIIPIS 2022 subsidy from the Government of Tripura that gives industrial units ₹5.00 per unit of power above 20 HP, or 25% of paid electricity charges within a ₹15 lakh / ₹25 lakh yearly cap at up to 20 HP.
- Funding amount
- Varies by program
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement is the electricity-cost incentive sitting inside the state's Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Incentives Scheme, 2022 (TIIPIS 2022). The Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura runs it, and its entire purpose is to pull down the power bill that an industrial unit in the state has to carry.
Which of two formulas applies comes down to a single number — the unit's connected load.
- Load above 20 HP: electricity charges are provided at ₹5.00 per unit, and the clause sets no ceiling on that.
- Load up to 20 HP: the State returns 25% of the electricity charges the unit has actually settled, capped at ₹15 lakh per annum for the Non-Thrust Sector and ₹25 lakh per annum for the Thrust Sector.
It is worth being precise about the headline figure. ₹5.00 per unit is a rate applied to consumption, not a fixed rupee award, and the clause states no total rupee floor or ceiling for the above-20 HP path.
In the smaller-load band the mechanism is pay-first, claim-back: settle the bill, then recover a quarter of what went out, up to the yearly limit. The Thrust-versus-Non-Thrust distinction changes only that yearly ceiling and nothing else.
This is a subsidy, so no equity is taken and no loan has to be repaid. TIIPIS 2022 runs on a rolling basis and this clause carries no closing date.
Highlights
- Above 20 HP: power charges at ₹5.00 per unit, no ceiling stated
- Up to 20 HP: 25% of electricity charges paid back
- Non-Thrust (up to 20 HP): yearly ceiling of ₹15 lakh
- Thrust (up to 20 HP): yearly ceiling of ₹25 lakh
- For industrial units located in Tripura
- Rolling claims via SWAAGAT and the District Industries Centre
Who can apply
The clause is written around the unit and its load.
- Who can claim: industrial units located in Tripura.
- Load above 20 HP: electricity supported at ₹5.00 per unit, with no ceiling stated in the clause.
- Load up to 20 HP: a 25% reimbursement of the charges that have been paid.
- Sector band, up to 20 HP only: Non-Thrust enterprises are capped at ₹15 lakh per annum; Thrust Sector enterprises at ₹25 lakh per annum.
- Claim basis: the benefit is claimed against consumption that is recorded and paid for, not handed over as a cash prize.
The 20 HP line decides which of the two paths a unit falls into, while the Thrust and Non-Thrust distinction matters only inside the up-to-20 HP band. The clause names industrial units and does not confine the benefit to MSMEs, and no founder-level, DPIIT or MSME registration condition is set out in it.
Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022 accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
The benefit sits on the electricity bill rather than arriving as a standalone grant.
- Load above 20 HP: power is supported at ₹5.00 per unit, and no ceiling is specified for this path.
- Load up to 20 HP: a quarter of the electricity charges paid is returned, with an annual cap of ₹15 lakh for a Non-Thrust Sector enterprise or ₹25 lakh for a Thrust Sector enterprise, per enterprise.
The ₹5.00 per unit figure is exactly that — a rate — and is not a total award. Likewise, the ₹15 lakh and ₹25 lakh caps apply only to the up-to-20 HP reimbursement band and are yearly limits, not one-time amounts.
Because this is a subsidy, no equity is taken and nothing is structured as a loan. The clause contains no clawback as long as the unit stays eligible.
About the provider
Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022 is offered by Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
There is no pitch round and no competitive shortlisting. Assessment is a verification exercise.
- The District Industries Centre and the Department of Industries and Commerce confirm that the applicant is an industrial unit located in Tripura.
- They read the connected load against the 20 HP threshold to decide which formula applies.
- They match the bills submitted to the correct formula — ₹5.00 per unit with no ceiling for load above 20 HP, or 25% of charges paid within the annual ceiling at up to 20 HP.
- For units in the up-to-20 HP band, the applicable yearly cap is fixed by sector: ₹15 lakh for Non-Thrust, ₹25 lakh for Thrust.
Claims arriving without load proof, or showing unpaid bills in the 25% band, are queried or refused.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Frequently asked questions
How much support does a Tripura industrial unit get under this power-charges incentive?
It depends on load. A unit whose connected load is above 20 HP gets electricity covered at ₹5.00 per unit, with no ceiling stated in the clause. A unit at up to 20 HP gets 25% of the charges it has actually paid, capped at ₹15 lakh a year for a Non-Thrust Sector enterprise and ₹25 lakh a year for a Thrust Sector enterprise.
Which units are eligible to claim?
The clause is written for industrial units located in Tripura. The benefit is claimed against consumption that has been recorded and paid for, so it does not go to a housing colony or a commercial shop that merely shares a feeder. The eligibility text does not limit the incentive to MSMEs.
Why does the 20 HP threshold matter so much?
It settles which of the two formulas you fall under. Cross 20 HP of connected load and the unit moves to the ₹5.00 per unit path, which carries no stated ceiling. Stay at or below 20 HP and the unit moves to the 25% reimbursement path, where the annual cap is ₹15 lakh or ₹25 lakh depending on whether the enterprise is Non-Thrust or Thrust.
Is ₹15 lakh or ₹25 lakh a fixed amount I can count on?
No. Those are annual ceilings on a reimbursement, not lump sums. A unit at up to 20 HP recovers a quarter of what it actually paid for power, and the recovery stops at ₹15 lakh a year (Non-Thrust) or ₹25 lakh a year (Thrust). The above-20 HP path has no rupee cap in the clause at all — the figure there is ₹5.00 per unit.
Does the programme take equity, or does the money have to be repaid?
Neither. This is a subsidy on electricity charges, so there is no equity dilution and no repayment obligation attached to it. There is also no clawback in the clause, provided the unit remains eligible.
Do I have to settle the electricity bill before I see any money?
In the up-to-20 HP band, yes — the reimbursement is worked out on charges that have already been paid. In the above-20 HP band the clause provides power charges at the rate of ₹5.00 per unit. Either way, keep the licensee's bills and the load papers.
What is the last date to apply?
There is none for this clause. TIIPIS 2022 operates on a rolling basis, so a claim can be filed as and when the unit has its bills and load documents in order.
Where do I file the claim?
Applications go through SWAAGAT at https://swaagat.tripura.gov.in/ and to the District Industries Centre under the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura. It is filed as a TIIPIS 2022 power-charges claim.
Which documents should I keep ready?
Licensee proof of sanctioned or connected load, the monthly electricity bills, and payment receipts. Units at up to 20 HP should also have their Non-Thrust or Thrust Sector position on record, since that fixes whether the yearly ceiling is ₹15 lakh or ₹25 lakh. Unit identity and proof of the unit's location in Tripura are attached as well.
Is this scheme open only to MSMEs?
No such restriction appears. The clause names industrial units and connected load, and it does not confine the benefit to MSMEs. No DPIIT or MSME registration condition is stated in the eligibility text either.
Is DPIIT recognition required for Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022?
No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.
Who is eligible to apply for Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022?
Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
Who offers Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022?
Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022 is offered by Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tripura, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for Tripura Power Charges Reimbursement: ₹5/Unit or 25% Under TIIPIS 2022?
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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