Scheme for Industrial Development in Jammu and Kashmir - Application Procedure

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has notified general operational guidelines for the registration of units under the new central scheme for industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). As per the guidelines, registration under the scheme has commenced from April 1, 2021, and will continue till September 30, 2024. The applicant unit willing to avail incentive under the scheme has to apply for registration through the

. The current article briefs the application procedure for the registration of units under the new central scheme.

Synopsis of DPIIT Notification

The synopsis of the notification about the Units Under the scheme for Industrial Development in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is as follows:

Registration of units under the scheme for Industrial Development in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) shall commence from 01.04.2021 and will continue till 30.09.2024.
All registration applications shall be disposed of by 31.03.2025 unless otherwise extended.
The applicant unit willing to avail incentives under the scheme need to apply for registration through an online portal in the prescribed forms along with all mandatory documents

New central scheme for industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) on February 19, 2021, has launched the New Central Sector Scheme for

Industrial Development

of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. This new industrial policy of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is the largest incentive to date, intending to spend an outlay of Rs 28,400 crore on the industrial development of J&K for the next 15 years. The scheme is made attractive for both smaller and larger units. Smaller units with an investment in plant and machinery up to Rs. 50 crore will get a capital incentive up to Rs. 7.5 crore and get capital interest subvention at the rate of 6% for a maximum of 7 years. Know more about the

new central scheme for industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)

Documents Required for Units Registration

The documents required for the registration of units under the industrial development scheme of J&K is as follows:

Detailed Project Report
Land documents (Revenue paper regarding ownership/rent deed duly registered by the registering authority/lease deed in case of Government land)
Bank loan sanction letter
Appraisal Report from the financial institution showing the appraised cost of building, plant, and machinery, miscellaneous fixed assets, etc
Appraisal Report from Jammu & Kashmir Development Finance Corporation Limited (JKDFC) in case of self-financed units
Certificate from CA for fixed assets of the unit regarding investment already made in the project in case of units that are under implementation or have to commence commercial production/operation
No Objection Certificate from State Pollution Control Board to establish and manufacture the finished product or run unit
Certificate of mandatory, obligatory registration from the concerned department
Copy of Incorporation Certificate in respect of firm and unit
Certificate from CA stating detail of all the owners, director, and partners
Copy of PAN
Copy of GSTIN certificate
Copy of last GST return filing
Udyam Registration/EM II

Detailed Project Report (DPR)

The Applicant must submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) online along with the application. The detailed project report must consist of the following points:
Promoter's background
Details of product to be manufactured/ services rendered and its marketing potential
The land area applied for and the tentative breakup of possible areas
Layout plan
Implementation schedule
Product process flowchart
Projected Cash flow statements
Total investment detail including investment in Plant and Machinery (in case of Manufacturing Sector), Building & Other Physical Durable Assets (in case of service sector), Requirement of Working Capital
Detail of plant & machinery /construction of building and durable assets required by the unit
Sources of Finance for the Project
Projected Employment Detail
Power requirement
Water requirement
All statutory clearances, such as environmental clearance

Application Procedure for Registration of Units

The applicant unit willing to avail of the incentive needs to access the

of the new central scheme for industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Registration of Units Under the scheme for Industrial Development in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) - Home Page By clicking on the Login option, the applicant unit will be redirected to the registration process. Provide all the following details in the application and upload documents.

Organization's Detail
Owner(s)/Partner(s)/Director(s) Detail
Detail of Unit against which application is to be submitted
Confirmation for availing Incentives from other schemes of the Government of India
Additional Detail of Unit based on the selection of Type of Establishment and Sector
Detail of fixed capital Investment based on applicability
Source of Finance and Employment Generation Detail based on Applicability based on applicability8) Scheme Eligibility based on data entered above and further detail required for relevant schemes to be entered

By clicking on submit option, the application will be submitted to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI).

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Verification of Application

Merely applying for registration will not entitle any applicant to registration under the scheme. The following shall be taken into consideration for granting registration to the unit under the scheme: Application submitted through an online portal with all the details required therein along with all the documents with their correctness

Detailed Project Report, Bank Appraisal Report
Eligibility of unit as per the provision contained in the notification dated 19.2.2021 of the scheme.
Fixed Financial Assets, availability of land, required power connection, the adequate required infrastructure to run the unit, source of finance, employment generation potential, and sustainability to run the unit.
Submission of required documents from the authorized authority to run the unit
The unit should not be blacklisted by any authority under the law or bankrupt or declared NP A
Any other information/documents required by the registering authority.

Note: No unit will have the right to register under this scheme or claim the benefits unless it is specifically approved by the registering authority.

Site visit by DIC

The details of the application and documents uploaded for registration will be verified after the site visit of the unit and examination of the documents by the concerned DIC. After checking the eligibility of the applicant unit, the General Manager, DIC shall recommend the application for registration to the Directorate of Industries and Commerce along with the online certificate that the unit does not fall in negative list in case of manufacturing units and service activity falls in the positive list and the unit fulfils all criteria as per the scheme. The applications received on the portal at Directorate Level recommended by General Manager, DIC shall be placed before the designated committees for approval of a grant of registration The beneficiary of this scheme has to furnish an undertaking to abide by the terms and conditions of the scheme Click here to know more about the official notification pertaining to the General Operation Guidelines for Registration Of Units Under New Central Sector Scheme For Industrial Development of Jammu And Kashmir.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Industrial Development Scheme in J&K.

The Scheme for Industrial Development in Jammu and Kashmir is a new central sector scheme launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on February 19, 2021. It aims to promote industrial development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by providing incentives and support to eligible units. The scheme has an outlay of Rs. 28,400 crore and will be operational for 15 years.

Units willing to avail incentives under the scheme need to apply for registration through an online portal from April 1, 2021, to September 30, 2024. The application process requires submission of various documents, including a Detailed Project Report, land documents, bank loan sanction letter, and necessary clearances.

The scheme offers attractive incentives for both smaller and larger units. Smaller units with an investment in plant and machinery up to Rs. 50 crore can get a capital incentive up to Rs. 7.5 crore and capital interest subvention at the rate of 6% for a maximum of 7 years.

Some of the key documents required for registration include a Detailed Project Report, land documents, bank loan sanction letter, Appraisal Report from a financial institution, No Objection Certificate from the State Pollution Control Board, Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and GSTIN copies, and Udyam Registration/EM II.

The applications will be verified through site visits by the concerned District Industries Centre (DIC) and examination of the submitted documents. The General Manager, DIC, will recommend the application for registration to the Directorate of Industries and Commerce if the unit meets the eligibility criteria.

After receiving the recommendations from the DIC, the applications will be placed before designated committees for approval of registration. The beneficiary unit will have to furnish an undertaking to abide by the terms and conditions of the scheme.

Yes, the registration process under the scheme will continue until September 30, 2024. All registration applications shall be disposed of by March 31, 2025, unless otherwise extended.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is a crucial document that must be submitted with the application. It should contain details about the promoter's background, product or service details, land area, implementation schedule, process flowchart, investment details, sources of finance, employment generation potential, and other relevant information.

Yes, the units must meet certain eligibility criteria to avail the benefits under the scheme. These include factors such as the nature of the unit, investment in fixed assets, availability of land and infrastructure, source of finance, employment generation potential, and sustainability of operations.

During the registration process, the applicant unit must confirm whether they are availing incentives from other schemes of the Government of India. The registration under the Scheme for Industrial Development in Jammu and Kashmir may be subject to specific guidelines or conditions in such cases.