Assistance for Energy and Water Conservation

Key facts

Benefit	Reimbursement of audit fees up to ₹25,000
Who	Entrepreneurs in Puducherry
How paid	Through financial institutions or directly to the entrepreneur
Implemented by	Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Official portal	http://dico.puducherry.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible entrepreneurs in Puducherry

Benefits

Beneficiaries can receive a reimbursement of up to ₹25,000 for audit fees paid to recognized institutions or consultants for energy and water audits.

Who can apply

For: entrepreneur
Resident of Puducherry
poor household
no government employee in family

Eligible applicants include entrepreneurs residing in Puducherry who come from poor households and do not have any government employees in their family. The scheme is open to all types of industries, provided they meet specific criteria regarding energy and water savings.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted offline using the prescribed form available on the official website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.

Obtain the prescribed application form from the official website.
Complete the application form with all mandatory details.
Attach required documents and self-attest where necessary.
Submit the application form and documents to the relevant authority.
Request a receipt or acknowledgment of submission from the authority.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate
Chartered Accountant Certificate for Payment Made to Quality Certifying Agency/ Patent Attorney/ Technical Providing Institution & Agency
Approval from the Quality Council of India for the Certifying Agency
Quality Certificates
Receipt for Payment to the Quality Certifying Agency (if Applicable)
Patent (if Applicable)
Receipt for Payment to the Patent Attorney (if Applicable)
Registration Certificate of Membership with Export Promotion Council / Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO)
Prior Approval of the Director of Industries and Commerce for Participation in the Exhibition/Trade Fair
Receipt for Payment to the Exhibition Organiser for Rent/Space
Bill/Invoices for Printing Charges of Literature and Display Material
Chartered Accountant Certificate for Payment Made to the Exhibition Organiser, Literature, and Display Material
Original Copy of the Catalogue/Printing Material Prepared for Exhibition/Trade Fair
Brochure/Catalogue of Exhibition/Trade Fair
Photographs of the Applicant's Stall in the Exhibition/Trade Fair
Recognition/Accreditation for Energy/Water Auditing Institution/Consultant (if Applicable)
Energy/Water Audit Report
Chartered Accountant Certificate for Payment Made to the Energy/Water Audit Institution/Agency
Receipt for Payment to the Energy/Water Institution/Agency

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all mandatory documents are attached and the application form is filled correctly before submission.
Payment not received	Check with the financial institution or the Directorate of Industries to confirm the status of the subsidy application.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Entrepreneurs from poor households in Puducherry, with no government employees in their family, can apply for this scheme.

What is the maximum amount of subsidy available?

The maximum reimbursement for audit fees under this scheme is ₹25,000.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide various documents including the Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2, payment receipts, quality certificates, and audit reports.

Is there a deadline for submitting applications?

New units must apply within one year of obtaining their Entrepreneurs Memorandum, while existing units have one year from completing expansion or modernization.

How is the subsidy disbursed?

The subsidy is disbursed through financial institutions if the unit is financed by them; otherwise, it is paid directly to the entrepreneur.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.