West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy
Textile, apparel and technical textile units in West Bengal can claim a power subsidy of ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore per year for five years on electricity consumed, reimbursed from the day production begins.
- Funding amount
- ₹2.5Cr – ₹10Cr (subsidy)
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme, commonly shortened to WBTIS, is a fiscal package from the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. It was brought into force on December 13, 2022 and carries a validity of five years. Its scope is deliberately wide — it covers the entire textile value chain operating inside the state, starting at raw fibre and running all the way through to stitched garments.
The Power Subsidy is one sub-scheme sitting under that umbrella. It targets one of the heaviest recurring costs a textile manufacturer carries: electricity. Units whose projects clear the eligibility bar are reimbursed for the power they draw from any licensed supplier, and the support continues for five years measured from the day the unit begins producing.
The broader aim is to speed up and focus the growth of textile manufacturing in West Bengal — helping units use their resources more efficiently, create fresh employment, expand their operations, and making the state a more attractive base for textile investment.
Highlights
- Power subsidy for textile, apparel and technical textile units in West Bengal
- Worth ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore per year, for five years
- Total benefit of ₹2.5 crore to ₹10 crore over the five-year term
- Paid as a reimbursement on power drawn from any licensed supplier
- Production must have commenced on or after April 1, 2022
- Rolling applications; the scheme itself is valid till December 2027
Who can apply
Eligibility turns on three things: what the unit produces, when it began producing, and whether its project and paperwork are in order.
- Activity: Industrial units engaged in manufacturing and processing of textiles, apparel and technical textile products.
- Production start date: Commercial production must have commenced on or after April 1, 2022.
- Ownership: Units in the private sector, co-operative sector and joint sector are covered, along with companies or undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.
- Project approval: The project must have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, a Commercial Bank or a State Financial Institution.
- Certificates: The applicant must hold a valid Registration Certificate, a Date of Commencement Certificate and an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Director of Textiles.
The scheme is meant for units established within West Bengal.
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy is open to startups at any stage working in industrial goods and textiles leather. The programme is targeted at startups registered in West Bengal.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy 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 support takes the form of a power subsidy — money returned against the electricity a textile unit consumes. Approved projects receive it as a reimbursement for power bought from any licensed power supplier, covering the manufacturing activities the scheme recognises.
- Duration: Five years, counted from the day production starts.
- Annual value: ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore per year.
- Total value: ₹2.5 crore to ₹10 crore across the full five-year period.
Because the benefit is paid out as a reimbursement, it works directly on operating costs and strengthens the unit's ability to compete. The scheme also routes applicants through approval by recognised financial institutions and through certificates issued by the Director of Textiles, which gives participating units a documented compliance and validation trail alongside the cash relief.
About the provider
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy is offered by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy, 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.
Who this is best for
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy is best suited for industrial goods and textiles leather startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹2.5Cr – ₹10Cr. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much money does the Power Subsidy pay out?
An eligible unit receives a power subsidy of ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore per year. Over the full five-year window, that adds up to somewhere between ₹2.5 crore and ₹10 crore, depending on the unit's electricity consumption and the project approved under the scheme.
Does the scheme take equity or need to be repaid?
No. This is a subsidy, not an equity investment or a loan, so the government does not take any stake in your unit and no repayment is involved. The amount is released as a reimbursement against power you have already purchased.
Which units can apply for this subsidy?
Industrial units that manufacture and process textiles, apparel and technical textile products are eligible. The scheme is open to private sector units, co-operative sector units and joint sector units, as well as companies or undertakings owned or managed by the State Government, provided the unit is set up in West Bengal.
Is there a cut-off date for when my unit started production?
Yes. Your unit must have commenced commercial production on or after April 1, 2022. The Date of Commencement Certificate you submit is the document that establishes this.
Does my project need to be approved by a bank or financial institution?
It does. The project for which you are seeking the subsidy must have been officially approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, a Commercial Bank or a State Financial Institution before you apply.
What certificates do I need to prove eligibility?
You must hold a valid Registration Certificate, a Date of Commencement Certificate, and an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Director of Textiles. These three documents confirm that your unit qualifies for the scheme.
How long does the subsidy run, and from when is it counted?
The subsidy is available for five years, and the clock starts on the date your unit begins production — not on the date you apply. Once approved, the reimbursement applies to your electricity consumption across that five-year period.
Is there an application deadline?
No fixed last date has been set for this sub-scheme — applications run on a rolling, always-open basis. That said, the parent WBTIS scheme itself is valid for five years from its December 13, 2022 launch, so it remains in force through December 2027.
How do I apply?
Start by registering on the official textile department portal at https://textiles.wb.gov.in/register, then log in with your registered email ID and password. Fill in the eligibility form and check your eligibility within the portal, complete the Common Application Form (CAF) with all required information, and fill up Form A and Form C if they apply to your project. Download the completed forms, self-sign them personally, upload the signed copies back onto the portal, and submit your application online. The full scheme publication is available at https://textiles.wb.gov.in/assets/New_PUBLICATION_OF_WBTIS_2022.pdf.
What exactly is WBTIS, and how does this sub-scheme fit into it?
WBTIS is the West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme, launched on December 13, 2022 by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. It offers fiscal incentives across the whole textile value chain, from fibre to stitched garments, for units set up in the state. The Power Subsidy is one of the sub-schemes operating under that larger framework.
Is DPIIT recognition required for West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy?
No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.
Who offers West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy?
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme — Up to ₹2 Crore Power Subsidy is offered by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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