Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Special Incentive Scheme for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

Purpose:

A Maharashtra Government affirmative-support scheme intended to promote industrial entrepreneurship among eligible Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs by providing targeted incentives and facilitation.

Objective:

To improve enterprise ownership, investment, access to finance and sustainable employment among SC/ST entrepreneurs and to reduce structural barriers in establishing and expanding industrial units.

Relevant Government Reference / Government Resolution / Orders / Circulars

Government of Maharashtra Government Resolutions and implementation guidelines governing the Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Special Incentive Scheme for SC/ST Entrepreneurs, with subsequent amendments.

Online Facility Available

Apply through the competent Industries Department authority/DIC, as applicable.

Online Application Link

Application through the Directorate of Industries/DIC or the designated State authority under the notified procedure.

Applicable Fee

No standard fee is specified in the attached matrix. Any processing, statutory, project-preparation or bank-related charge must be confirmed from the current Government Resolution and implementing authority.

Mode of Fee Payment

Where payment, beneficiary contribution or bank charges apply, payment should be made only through the authorised portal, treasury, bank or implementing agency against an official receipt.

Decision-Making Authority

Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, through the concerned DIC/Joint Director/implementing agency and the competent sanctioning committee specified in the applicable Government Resolution.

Time Required for Decision

No uniform period is stated in the attached matrix. The period depends on completeness, field verification, appraisal, committee/bank sanction, budget availability and statutory approvals.

Online Grievance Redressal Link

Aaple Sarkar Grievance Redressal Portal: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in; the applicant may also approach the concerned DIC or Directorate of Industries.

Office Address

Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, New Administrative Building, Madam Cama Road, Opposite Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032; or the concerned District Industries Centre.

Contact Telephone Number

Refer to the current Directorate of Industries/DIC official directory for the concerned district or scheme nodal officer.

Official Contact Email ID

Refer to the current Directorate of Industries/DIC official directory for the concerned district or scheme nodal officer.

Beneficiary:

Eligible Maharashtra-based SC/ST entrepreneurs or enterprises satisfying the prescribed ownership/control threshold, caste validity requirements, sector and location criteria, and registration/statutory conditions under the operative scheme instructions.

Benefits:

Special incentives, concessions, facilitation or additional support over the normal industrial incentive framework, within the applicable project-cost, investment and assistance ceilings.