Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS)
in West Bengal
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Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS) in West Bengal
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS) in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
“Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance” incentives by the MSMEs Dept., Government of West Bengal, aims to provide reimbursement of expenditure incurred by it towards the cost of captive Effluent Water Treatment Plant for wastewater recycling and/ or other pollution control devices.
Eligibility Criteria
- The business/organization should be a Micro/ Small/ Medium Enterprise.
- The business/organization should belong to the manufacturing sector.
- The business/organization should have started production on or after 1st April 2019.
- The business/organization should be in the private sector/ cooperative sector/ joint sector undertaking or should be a company/ undertaking owned and managed by the State Government or the Industrial SHGs.
- The Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) should be between 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025.
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Benefits
**Pattern Of Assistance:** An eligible micro or small enterprise for its approved project will be entitled to a reimbursement of 50% of expenditure incurred by it towards the cost of captive Effluent Water Treatment Plant for wastewater recycling and/ or other pollution control devices subject to a maximum of ₹ 2,00,000/-.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | Copy of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association authenticated by the Registrar of Companies / partnership deed (wherever applicable). |
| 2 | A statement on the name and address of the Directors / Partners / Owners of the enterprise / Members of Cooperative or Self Help Groups, as applicable. |
| 3 | Copy of approved project report. |
| 4 | A copy of loan sanctions letter and disbursement letter issued by financial institutions / banks. |
| 5 | A copy of the audited balance sheet for the last 2 years wherever applicable. |
| 6 | A list of plants and machinery with original value along with copies of the bills, money receipts. |
| 7 | Existing manufacturing activities in West Bengal stating items, annual approved capacity, annual production during the last three years (in quantity and value in Rs. Lakh), if applicable. |
| 8 | Copy of the land deed (wherever applicable). In case of rented /leasehold land / buildings, copy of rent agreement and receipt /lease agreement. |
| 9 | Copy of mutation & conversion certificate of land/ building. |
| 10 | Copy of valid consent to operate certificate from the WBPCB. |
| 11 | Copies regarding SGST. |
| 12 | Copy of trade licence. |
| 13 | Copy of first electricity bill (wherever applicable) |
| 14 | Copy of acknowledgement of Udyog Aadhaar Registration |
| 15 | Copy of SC / ST certificate wherever applicable. |
| 16 | Copy of other statutory licenses/certificates, if necessary. |
| 17 | Self declaration as per para 7.1(vi) of the Scheme. |
| 18 | Copies of relevant bills, money receipts for expenditure incurred towards cost of Pollution Control Devices. |
| 19 | Details of Pollution Control Device. |
How to Apply in West Bengal
Step 1: Visit the Shilpasathi Portal and click ‘Apply Online’. On the next screen, click ‘Create New’ for new registration.
Online Step 1: Visit the Shilpasathi Portal and click ‘Apply Online’. On the next screen, click ‘Create New’ for new registration.
Step 2: Select the Applicant Type (Industry /Business /Commercial /Charitable Society/ Govt. entity) and enter the Registration Number.
Online Step 2: Select the Applicant Type (Industry /Business /Commercial /Charitable Society/ Govt. entity) and enter the Registration Number.
Step 3: On the ‘User Registration’ page, fill in all the mandatory fields and click ‘Register’.
Online Step 3: On the ‘User Registration’ page, fill in all the mandatory fields and click ‘Register’.
Step 1: Visit the Shilpasathi Portal and click ‘Apply Online’.
Online Step 1: Visit the Shilpasathi Portal and click ‘Apply Online’.
Step 2: Login to the portal using your username & password or via OTP using your registered mobile number.
Online Step 2: Login to the portal using your username & password or via OTP using your registered mobile number.
Step 3: You will be directed to the user dashboard. Click ‘ALL SERVICES’ and then select 'MSME Incentive' from the list of services.
Online Step 3: You will be directed to the user dashboard. Click ‘ALL SERVICES’ and then select 'MSME Incentive' from the list of services.
Step 4: Click ‘Create CAF’. Your CAF ID will be created. Click ‘Apply Online’ to proceed.
Online Step 4: Click ‘Create CAF’. Your CAF ID will be created. Click ‘Apply Online’ to proceed.
Step 5: Fill in the "eligibility form" and click “Save and Continue” to get redirected to the common application form (CAF).
Online Step 5: Fill in the "eligibility form" and click “Save and Continue” to get redirected to the common application form (CAF).
Step 6: In the CAF, fill in all the mandatory fields, and click “Update and Continue” to preview the form.
Online Step 6: In the CAF, fill in all the mandatory fields, and click “Update and Continue” to preview the form.
Step 7: After the form gets submitted, you will be taken to the “Dashboard” to view the application status.
Online Step 7: After the form gets submitted, you will be taken to the “Dashboard” to view the application status.
Step 8: From the Dashboard, continue with the application by clicking “Click to Proceed”. When done click “Save” to save the updated information.
Online Step 8: From the Dashboard, continue with the application by clicking “Click to Proceed”. When done click “Save” to save the updated information.
Step 9: Click "Preview" to preview the form before the final submission.
Online Step 9: Click "Preview" to preview the form before the final submission.
Step 10: On the next screen, click "Go to Application" to fill out the "Online Form - A" application.
Online Step 10: On the next screen, click "Go to Application" to fill out the "Online Form - A" application.
Step 11: You will be taken to the "APPLY SUBSIDY" section to check year-wise subsidy items of the respective application you intend to apply for. Once complete, click "SAVE".
Online Step 11: You will be taken to the "APPLY SUBSIDY" section to check year-wise subsidy items of the respective application you intend to apply for. Once complete, click "SAVE".
Step 12: You will be taken to the "FILL UP SUBSIDY" tab. Provide the year-wise subsidy details for the incentive, and click "Add More" to see the multiple-year or year-wise breakup.
Online Step 12: You will be taken to the "FILL UP SUBSIDY" tab. Provide the year-wise subsidy details for the incentive, and click "Add More" to see the multiple-year or year-wise breakup.
Step 13: Upload the relevant documents, preview the details, click “VERIFY & SUBMIT”, check the declaration box and click “Submit Application”.
Online Step 13: Upload the relevant documents, preview the details, click “VERIFY & SUBMIT”, check the declaration box and click “Submit Application”.
Step 14: On final submission of Form-A application, you will be provided an application reference number. Use this number to check the status of your application.
Online Helpdesk: Protiti, 23, Abanindranath Tagore Sarani (Camac Street), Kolkata - 700017, West Bengal, India; Phone: +91 33 2255 3700; Fax: +91 33 2255 3737; Email: [email protected]. For any technical query or any critical issues faced while applying please mail to our Quick Response Team at: [email protected] Silpa Sathi Single Window Cell - Helpline Number (Toll-free): 1800-345-5562
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS) in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS) in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Water Conservation/Environment Compliance (WCS)?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2020 through 1 April 2020, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zone A includes the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area, all municipal areas of North 24-Parganas, all municipal areas of South 24-Parganas, and all municipal corporation and municipal areas of Howrah.