Water Audit Reimbursement Grant (Andhra Pradesh) — 75% Up to ₹1L — Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible enterprises get back 75% of what they actually spent on the water audit, subject to a ceiling of ₹1 lakh. So if your audit cost less than roughly ₹1.33 lakh, you receive three-quarters of the bill; if it cost more, your reimbursement stops at ₹1 lakh.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises operating in the textile sector in Andhra Pradesh. Both new units and existing units that are expanding or diversifying are covered. The unit must also have completed a water audit, because the scheme reimburses a cost that has already been incurred.

Yes. The scheme is designed for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and applicants are expected to provide accurate MSME registration and enterprise details along with their application. Verification of MSME status is part of the assessment carried out by the state authorities.

There is no fixed deadline. Applications run on a rolling, always-open basis, so you can file your claim whenever your water audit has been completed and the audit fee has been paid, as long as your enterprise meets the eligibility conditions.

No. This is a subsidy, not an investment. The support comes as a direct cash reimbursement of an expense you have already paid, and no shares, stake or ownership in your business is taken in return.

It is a one-time benefit per eligible enterprise. Once your water audit claim has been verified and paid, the same enterprise cannot claim this reimbursement again.

You will need the detailed water audit report prepared by the professional who carried it out, proof of payment for those audit services, a completed application form, and your enterprise details including MSME registration. All of this must be submitted accurately for verification.

Applications are submitted through the designated online portal or to the relevant department as specified in the AP TAG 4.0 policy guidelines. The application form, water audit report and proof of expenditure are filed together, after which the Andhra Pradesh Department of Industries processes the verification. The state's incentives portal at https://www.apindustries.gov.in/Incentives/Index.aspx is the entry point for these applications.

The audit has to come first. This is a reimbursement, so the enterprise conducts and pays for the water audit, then applies with the report and the payment proof. The grant does not fund the audit in advance.

It is administered by the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and forms part of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29, known as AP TAG 4.0. Its stated objective is to nudge textile MSMEs in the state towards better water management and more responsible manufacturing.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Water Audit Reimbursement Grant (Andhra Pradesh) — 75% Up to ₹1L, 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.