Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Energy Efficiency (EES)
By Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal
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Quick Answer
West Bengal government offers a subsidy for Micro and Small Enterprises to reimburse costs for energy audits and energy conservation installations, up to ₹2 lakh.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- West Bengal
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 March 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this subsidy
The "Subsidy for Energy Efficiency (EES)" is a key sub-scheme under the broader "Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises" initiative, launched by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. Operational from April 1, 2020, until March 31, 2025, the scheme aims to foster balanced development, maximize resource utilization, generate employment, and establish West Bengal as a leader in the MSME sector. Specifically, the EES scheme provides fiscal incentives to micro and small enterprises by reimbursing eligible costs associated with energy efficiency improvements. This includes a portion of the expenditure incurred on energy audits conducted by certified agencies and a percentage of the cost for implementing recommended energy conservation installations. The scheme supports enterprises in the manufacturing sector that have commenced commercial production within a specified timeframe, encouraging sustainable practices and operational cost reduction, thereby contributing to a more sustainable ecosystem.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
Provider
Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West BengalWest Bengal · India
Benefits & Funding
What You Get
Eligible Micro or Small Enterprises can receive significant financial support to enhance energy efficiency. This includes a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of energy audits undertaken by certified agencies, provided recommendations are implemented. Additionally, enterprises are entitled to a reimbursement of 25% of the cost of installations for energy conservation, as identified by the energy audit, subject to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-. This support aims to reduce operational costs and promote sustainable industrial practices within the manufacturing sector in West Bengal, contributing to a greener economy and improved competitiveness.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Application Process
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User Registration
Register on the Shilpasathi Portal by providing applicant details and creating an account.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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 main objective of the Banglashree for MSME Scheme?
The scheme aims to provide fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs to set up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, focusing on balanced development, resource utilization, employment generation, and making West Bengal an MSME leader in the country.
What is the specific objective of the Subsidy for Energy Efficiency (EES) scheme?
The EES scheme aims to provide reimbursement for the cost of energy audits undertaken by certified agencies and for the installation costs of energy conservation measures, after the implementation of recommendations, to eligible micro and small enterprises.
What is the reimbursement pattern for energy audits?
Eligible micro or small enterprises can receive a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of energy audits undertaken by a certified agency, after implementing the recommendations from the audit.
What is the reimbursement pattern for energy conservation installations?
Eligible micro or small enterprises can receive a reimbursement of 25% of the cost of installations for energy conservation, as per the energy audit, subject to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-.
What is the last date to apply for this subsidy?
The scheme is in force until March 31, 2025. The Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) must fall between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2025. The first application must be submitted within 12 months from DOCCP or within 12 months from the Banglashree notification date, whichever is later, but cannot exceed the scheme's end date.
Which types of businesses are eligible?
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the manufacturing sector that started production on or after April 1, 2019, with DOCCP between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2025. This includes entities in the private sector, cooperative sector, joint sector undertakings, state government-owned companies, or Industrial SHGs.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
