‘Promotion of MSMEs in NER and Sikkim’ a Central Sector Scheme.
| Related Scheme | Promotion of MSMEs in NER and Sikkim | |
| Introduction: | The Ministry of MSME is working for the development of MSMEs in the country. With a focus for development of MSMEs in North Eastern Region & Sikkim a special scheme for promotion of MSMEs in NER and Sikkim' was approved on 02.08.2016. The Scheme has been continued during 15th Finance Commission with the budget outlay of Rs. 295.0 Cr. | |
| 2. Objectives: | The main objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by creating/upgrading the infrastructural facilities in the North Eastern Region for MSMEs. | |
| 3. Components under the Scheme: | (i) Setting up of new and modernization of existing Mini Technology Centers: Objectives: The Scheme envisages financial assistance to State Governments for setting up new and modernization of existing Tool Room/ Mini Technology Centers. Projects for creation of common facilities to supplement manufacturing, testing, packaging, R&D, product and process innovations and training for natural resources such as fruits, spices, agri, forestry, sericulture and bamboo etc. available in NER and Sikkim would be given priority. The Geo tagging of the project is mandatory. Financial Assistance: The maximum assistance from Government of India will be limited to Rs 13.50 crore or 90% of the project cost, whichever is less, balance and any excess amount to be contributed by State Government. The Gol assistance towards the building cost for up-gradation of infrastructure would be limited to Rs.1.00 crore within the total permissible Gol assistance' Government of India financial assistance would not be admissible towards the cost ofland' (ii) Development of new and existing Industrial Estates: Objective: Government of India financial assistance will be provided for development of new and existing Industrial Estates, Flatted Factory complexes. The infrastructure facilities will include power distribution system, water, tele communication, drainage & pollution control facilities, roads, storage and marketing outlets etc' Geo-tagging of the project is mandatory'. Financial Assistance:The maximum assistance from Government of India will be limited to Rs 13.5 crore for development of New industrial Estate or Rs. 9.00 crore for development of Existing industrial Estate or 90% of the project cost, whichever, is less balance and any excess amount to be contributed bY State Government. (iii) Development of Tourism Sector: Objectives:Looking into immense scope of tourism sector in NER and Sikkim, projects for creation of common services such as kitchen, bakery, laundry & dry cleaning, refrigeration and cold storage, IT infra, potable water, display centre for local products, centre for cultural activities etc. in a cluster of home stays may be considered. There has to be linkages of projects with local MSEs. Projects of State Tourism Development Agencies or central/State Autonomous bodies for Tourism Development shall be allowed. The following will be the mandatory requirements a. Geo tagging of the Project; b. The validation of DPR by Ministry of Tourism; c. Nos. of minimum beneficiaries- 10 MSEs (in tourism services); d. Beneficiaries should essentially be linked to any renowned e-commerce platform. Financial Assistance:The assistance from Government of lndia will be limited to Rs 4.50 crore or 90% of the project cost whichever, is less balance and any excess amount to be contributed by state Govemment. | |
| 4. Scheme Applicable for: State Government organizations/ Departments engaged in promotion of MSMEs in NER. | ||
| 5. How to Apply: State Government organizations/departments in NER can apply as per scheme guidelines through scheme portal: https://ner-promotion.msme.gov.in | ||
| 6. Whom to contact | Deputy Director (NER), O/o DC (MSME), New Delhi Ph: 011-23061198 Email : yogesh[at]dcmsme[dot]gov[dot]in | |
| Operational guidelines of NER and Sikkim scheme - Download Scheme Guidelines | ||
