Components under the Scheme:
1.Setting up of new and modernization of existing Mini Technology Centres:
Objective: The Scheme envisages financial assistance to State Govemments for setting up new and
modernization of existing Tool Room/ Mini Technology Centres. Projects for creation of
common facilities to supplement manufacturing, testing, packaging, R&D, product and process
innovations and training for natural resources such as fruits, spices, agri, forestry, sericulture and
bamboo etc. available in NER and Sikkim would be given priority. The Geo tagging of the project
is mandatory.
Financial Assistance: The maximum assistance from Govemment of India will be limited to Rs
13.50 crore or 90% of the project cost, whichever is less, balance and any excess amount to be
contributed by State Government. The Gol assistance towards the building cost for up-gradation of
infrastructure would be limited to Rs.1.00 crore within the total permissible Gol assistance'
Govemment of India financial assistance would not be admissible towards the cost ofland'
2. Devetopment of new and existing Industrial Estates:
Objective: Government of India financial assistance will be provided for development of new and
existing Industrial Estates, Flatted Factory complexes. The infrastructure facilities will include
power distribution system, water, telecommunication, drainage & pollution control facilities, roads,
storage and marketing outlets etc' Geo tagging of the project is mandatory'.
Financial Assistance: The maximum assistance from Government of India will be limited to Rs
13.5 crore for development of New lndustrial Estate or Rs. 9.00 crore for development of Existing
lndustrial Estate or 90% of the project cost, whichever, is less balance and any excess amount to be
contributed bY State Government.
3. Development of Tourism Sector:
Objective: Looking into immense scope of tourism sector in NER and Sikkim, projects for creation
of common services such as kitchen, bakery, laundry & dry cleaning, refrigeration and cold storage,
IT infra, potable water, display centre for local products, centre for cultural activities etc. in a
cluster of home stays may be considered. There has to be linkages of projects with local MSEs.
Projects of State Tourism Development Agencies or central/State Autonomous bodies for Tourism
Development shall be allowed.
The following will be the mandatory requirements
a. Geo tagging of the Project;
b. The validation of DPR by Ministry of Tourism;
c. Nos. of minimum beneficiaries- 10 MSEs (in tourism services);
d. Beneficiaries should essentially be linked to any renowned e-commerce platform.
Financial Assistance: The assistance from Government of lndia will be limited to Rs 4.50 crore or
90% of the project cost whichever, is less balance and any excess amount to be contributed by state
Govemment.
Scheme Applicable for:
State Government organizations/ departments engaged in promotion of MSMEs.
How to apply:
State Government organizations/departments can apply as per scheme guidelines through Click Here
Objectives
The Ministry of MSME is working for development of MSMEs in the country. However, a need has been felt for special treatment as far as development of MSMEs in North Eastern Region & Sikkim is concerned. With this objective in mind, a special scheme for ‘Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim’ was launched. The main object of the scheme is for enhancing the productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity building of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and to create/upgrade infrastructural facilities in the new/existing Industrial Areas in NER and Sikkim.Looking into immense scope of tourism sector in NER and Sikkim, projects for creation of common services such as kitchen, bakery, laundry & dry cleaning, refrigeration and cold storage, IT infra, potable water, display centre for local products, centre for cultural activities etc. in a cluster of home stays may be considered.
Contact Person:
Shri Yogesh Kumar Sharma, Deputy Director(NER), O/o DC(MSME), New Delhi