ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT SCHEME (ESS)
The ESS aims to merge and replace all the previous schemes titled the Entrepreneur Support Scheme 2012 to be
operated in the State of Kerala. All MSMEs engaged in manufacturing activities are eligible for assistance.
The scheme is operational w.e.f. 01.04.2012
Objectives
Extend support to micro, small and medium enterprises
Give support to entrepreneurs by optimal utilization of funds and by giving more flexibility of operation
Sanctioning Authority
All assistances under the ESS shall be sanctioned by
The General Manager (District Industries Centre) - For startup Support
District Level Committee - For Fixed Capital Investment below Rs. 200.00 lakhs
State Level Committee - For Fixed Capital Investment above Rs. 200.00 lakhs
State Level Committee
- Director of Industries & Commerce (Chairman)
- Representative of Finance Department in Government
- Managing Director, KSIDC
- Managing Director, KFC
- Director –MSME (DI)
- Representative of KSSIA State Committee
- Convenor, State Level Bankers committee or representative
- Additional Director of Industries and Commerce-General (Member Secretary)
District Level Committee
- District Collector (Chairman)
- Lead District Manager
- Representative of Finance Department in Government
- District Manager, KFC
- Representative of KSSIA District Committee
- General Manager, District Industries Centre (Member Secretary)
The ESS provides
- Investment in Land, Building, Plant & machinery, Electrification, Essential Office Equipments,
Pollution Control Devices and other fixed assets are eligible
- For General Category Assistance is 15% limited to Rs 20 lakhs
- For Young (18 to 45 years), Women and SC/ST entrepreneurs, the assistance is 20% limited to Rs 30
lakhs
- Enterprises in priority sector is eligible for an additional assistance of 10% limited to Rs 10 lakhs
- MSMEs started in the districts of Idukki, Wayanad, Kasargode and Pathanamthitta are eligible for an
additional support of 10% limited to Rs 10 lakhs
- Industries setup after acquiring new technology from approved research institutions are eligible for an
additional support of 10% limited to Rs 10 lakhs
- The total eligible assistance for an enterprise is limited to Rs 30 lakhs
Stages in Entrepreneur Support Scheme
1st stage -
Startup Support
The Startup support is provided for enterprises prior to commencement of commercial production. The
assistance is limited to 50% of the total eligible support limited to Rs 3 lakhs on sanctioning the
term loan from the bank.
2nd stage -
Investment Support
Investment Support is provided after the commencement of commercial production. The entrepreneurs
shall apply within one year from the date commencement of production. Enterprises undertaking
Expansion, Diversification and Modernization are also eligible for invest support.
3rd stage -
Technology Support
Technology Support after commencing production on acquiring new technology. Shall apply for
technology support within 6 months from the date of commencement after installing the new technology
form authorized agencies.
Enterprises under Priority Sector
Rubber based industries
Readymade Garments
Biotechnology based industries
Biodegradable plastic industries
Bio fertilizer industries
Agro based and Food processing industries
Industries manufacturing equipment and machinery for non conventional energy generation
100% export oriented units
Plastic waste recycling industries
Enterprises under Negative List
Service Enterprises
Tailoring other than manufacturing of readymade garments
Saw mills
Asbestos processing
All types of Steel Re rolling Mills
Cement manufacturing except units manufacturing cement from fly ash
Cashew industrial units
Photo Studios and Colour Processing Centres
Breweries and Distilleries of all types
Soap Grade Sodium Silicate
Metal Crushers including Granite Manufacturing units
Units manufacturing iron ingots, Calcium Carbide
Potassium Chlorate
Power intensive units
ESS Guidelines Click Here
The district industries centre could be contacted for more details and hand holding
support for submitting the
application for support. The application could be submitted online
here
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