Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Technology Acquisition and Development Fund
Posted On:
14 MAR 2017 11:00AM by PIB Delhi
Government of India has notified the Scheme for Technology Acquisition and Development Fund (TADF) to provide funding support to MSMEs for the acquisition and development of clean and green technology. The Scheme is applicable to all existing and new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) including those in the National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) in respect of their investments made after notification of the Scheme. The financial support under TADF Scheme consists of the following:
S.No.
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Components under TADF Scheme
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Funding Support
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1.
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Direct Technology Acquisition
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Reimbursement of 50% of technology transfer fee or Rs.20.00 lakhs, whichever is lower.
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2.
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Indirect Technology Acquisition i.e. through Patent Pool
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Subsidy of 50% of the mutually agreed value or Rs.20.00 lakhs, whichever is lower.
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3.
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Subsidy for Manufacturing Equipment / Technology
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Subsidy upto 10% of capital expenditure (on procuring plant & machinery) and 5% interest reimbursement of the nominal interest charged by the lending agency, subject to a maximum of Rs.50.00 lakhs.
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4.
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Incentive scheme for Green Manufacturing
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Energy, Environmental and Water Audits for industrial / institutional units -
· The MSME is eligible for a grant of 25% of audit fee subject to a maximum of Rs.1.00 lakh and subject to actual improvements made and certified by the approved auditor.
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Waste water treatment -
· MSMEs practicing Zero Water Discharge (ZWD) will be eligible for 10% one-time capital subsidy, subject to maximum of Rs.2.00 lakhs, on the relevant equipment / systems subject to actual usage for one year.
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Green buildings-
· The unit / facility is eligible for Rs.2.00 lakhs of incentive for constructing Green Building.
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This Press Release is based on information given by the Minister of State for MSME Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on 14.03.2017 (Tuesday).
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