What you get
- Entitlement in the scheme shall be limited to ₹15 Lakhs per applicant unit and it can avail only once. | - Financial Assistance under the scheme provided for the following components- | a) Building Renovation - 25% of the total revival project cost limited to ₹2 lakh: | i) Building Renovation includes maintenance and repair of existing factory buildings, construction of fresh | roofing in the factory shed, infrastructure for Waste Disposal / Treatment facilities etc. | b) Plant & Machinery and Electrification - 40% of the total revival project cot limited to ₹8 lakh: | i) It will be available for the purchase of new machinery, Repair and Maintenance of Existing machines, | industrial electrification etc. | c) Working Capital (Margin) - 50% margin of working Capital loan approved by financial institution subject to | i) Assistance is limited to ₹2 lakhs for defunct MSMEs. | ii) Assistance is limited to ₹5 lakhs for Cashew Units. | d) Maximum Limit ₹12 lakhs for defunct MSMEs per unit. | e) Maximum Limit ₹15 lakhs for defunct cashew processing per unit. | Note 01: Bank Sanction of fresh working capital loan is mandatory for availing Working Capital (Margin) Assistance, but a bank loan is not mandatory for assistance for building renovation, plant and machinery, electrification etc. | Note 02: The assistance under the scheme shall be released to the eligible entrepreneur by the bank on a pro-rata basis.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What are the objectives of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to envisage supporting defunct MSMEs in the manufacturing sector including cashew processing units through assistance in the form of capital grants and working capital incentives.
When did this scheme launch?
The Government of Kerala launched the scheme for defunct MSMEs including cashew processing units during year 2020-21.
Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
Director of Industries & Commerce, Government of Kerala
What does “Defunct MSME” means?
MSMEs which are non-operational for 6 months or more but can be revivable. In the case of units which become defunct due to the plastic ban and those who wish for diversification, the above time limit is not applicable.
What does “Defunct Cashew Processing Units” means?
The "Cashew Processing Units" which were defunct at least for six months/no matter whether they have received any Government assistance or bank loan within six months and are in the process of revival.
Which MSME units are eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
All MSMEs in the manufacturing sector which are defunct for at least 6 months due to genuine issues including cashew processing enterprises that have the potential to be revived and rehabilitated, are eligible for assistance under the scheme.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]15 Lakhs will be given to an applicant unit.
How many times an MSME unit can avail of the assistance under the scheme?
Only once, an MSME unit can avail of assistance under the scheme.
How shall an applicant unit receive assistance?
The assistance under the scheme shall be released to the eligible entrepreneur by the bank on a pro-rata basis.
How can an applicant unit apply under the scheme?
Application can be submitted online through the Official website of the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Government of Kerala. https://schemes.industry.kerala.gov.in/public/index.php/schemes