AP Textile Power Reimbursement
By Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh
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Quick Answer
Reimburses ₹2 per unit of power for textile units run by women or special category proprietors, with caps up to ₹2 Crore, under the AP Textile Policy 2024-29.
- Funding amount
- ₹2L – ₹2Cr
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh
About this subsidy
This subsidy pays textile units ₹2 per unit of electricity consumed, for five years, under the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29. It covers new, expanding and diversifying units run by women or by proprietors from Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), minorities, transgender individuals and specially abled categories.
Micro, Small, Medium, Sub-Large and Large enterprises can apply. The total subsidy is capped by size: Micro up to ₹2 Lakh over two years, Small up to ₹10 Lakh over three years, Medium up to ₹30 Lakh over four years, Sub-Large up to ₹1 Crore over four years, and Large up to ₹2 Crore over five years.
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Handlooms & Textiles is the Government of Andhra Pradesh's department for the state's handloom and textile sector. It runs state and central schemes for handloom weavers, powerloom units and weavers' co-operative societies, and is based at Mangalagiri. Most of…
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- Amount
- ₹2L – ₹2Cr
What You Get
Eligible enterprises will receive a power cost subsidy of INR 2 per unit of electricity consumed. This crucial financial support is available for a period of five years, significantly reducing operational expenses for textile units. The total subsidy is capped based on the enterprise's size: Micro enterprises can claim up to INR 2 Lakh over two years, Small enterprises up to INR 10 Lakh over three years, and Medium enterprises up to INR 30 Lakh over four years. Larger units also benefit, with Sub-Large enterprises eligible for up to INR 1 Crore over four years, and Large enterprises receiving the maximum benefit of up to INR 2 Crore over five years. This tiered structure ensures that businesses of all sizes, from nascent micro-units to established large-scale operations, receive tailored support to enhance their viability and growth.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Duration
- 61 months
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Applications for the power cost reimbursement incentive are screened by the Andhra Pradesh Industries Department, or a designated committee under the Textile Policy 2024-29. The evaluation primarily focuses on verifying the enterprise's eligibility, including its classification (Micro, Small, Medium, etc.), the proprietor's category (women, BC, SC, ST, Minorities, Transgender, or specially abled), and the enterprise's status as a new, expanding, or diversifying unit in the textile sector. Documentation regarding power consumption and compliance with state regulations will also be thoroughly checked. While there might not be a "selection" in the competitive sense, the process involves a rigorous compliance check against the policy's specific criteria to determine entitlement to the subsidy. This ensures that the benefit reaches the intended beneficiaries who are actively contributing to the state's textile industry development.
Application Process
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Submit Application
Applicants submit a detailed application form with all required documents through the designated online portal or to the relevant department office.
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How to apply
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Line up your documents
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benefit of this program?
Eligible textile enterprises can claim a power cost subsidy of INR 2 per unit for electricity consumed, helping to reduce operational costs and enhance competitiveness.
What are the maximum subsidy limits?
The maximum subsidy caps vary by enterprise size: INR 2 Lakh for Micro, INR 10 Lakh for Small, INR 30 Lakh for Medium, INR 1 Crore for Sub-Large, and INR 2 Crore for Large enterprises.
How long is the subsidy available?
The power cost subsidy can be claimed for a period of five years from the Date of Commercial Production (DCP) of the eligible unit.
Who is eligible to apply?
New, expanding, or diversifying enterprises in the textile sector are eligible. The enterprise must be led by proprietors from Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Minorities, Transgender individuals, or Specially Abled categories, or by women.
Which types of enterprises can apply?
The program is open to Micro, Small, Medium, Sub-Large, and Large enterprises, with specific subsidy caps tailored to each category.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
