Travel & Hospitality Subsidies in West Bengal

25% subsidy on institutional finance up to Rs.1 crore for plant, machinery or technology upgradation by SC/ST MSEs, capped at Rs.25 lakh.

Udyam-registered MSMEs get 100% of foreign patent registration costs reimbursed, up to Rs 5 lakh.

The Ministry of Tourism's Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme provides financial support to approved tourism service providers and State/UT departments for overseas promotion and marketing of India.

Subsidised quality certification for MSMEs — 50%–80% subsidy on ZED certification costs

Up to Rs. 3.00 lakh for micro, Rs. 2.50 lakh for small and Rs. 1.50 lakh for medium SC/ST enterprises per overseas exhibition.

Reimbursement of 80% of bank loan processing charges, up to ₹1,00,000, for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs.

2% interest subvention on MSME loans for GST-registered businesses

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise visiting an international exhibition, trade fair or seminar abroad.

Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

The Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs, fuel, oil, and catalysts physically incorporated or consumed in export products, subject to an export obligation.

A Central Sector Scheme by MSDE providing financial incentives to establishments for engaging apprentices and partial stipend support to apprentices.

The EPCG Scheme lets Indian exporters import capital goods at zero customs duty and IGST for pre-production, production and post-production activities, in return for an export obligation.

Tourism projects and hotel units in West Bengal get a waiver of electricity duty for 5 years under this Department of Tourism sub-scheme.

An incentive scheme by the Government of West Bengal providing a 60% subsidy on employers' contributions to ESI and EPF for employment generation in eligible tourism projects, valid for 5 to 10 years.

25% capital subsidy for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation

15% capital subsidy on technology upgradation for MSME plant & machinery

Up to ₹2 lakh reimbursed for successfully filing (granted) an Indian patent, for StartinUP-registered UP startups

Up to Rs 2 lakh per MSME for consultancy and handholding to move towards Zero Defect Zero Effect.

2% interest subvention on MSME loans for GST-registered businesses

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise visiting an international exhibition, trade fair or seminar abroad.

The EPCG Scheme lets Indian exporters import capital goods at zero customs duty and IGST for pre-production, production and post-production activities, in return for an export obligation.

Tourism projects and hotel units in West Bengal get a waiver of electricity duty for 5 years under this Department of Tourism sub-scheme.

25% capital subsidy for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation

Up to Rs 2 lakh per MSME for consultancy and handholding to move towards Zero Defect Zero Effect.