Promotion of MSMEs in NER and Sikkim

FAQ's

Q.No. 1	What are the components of the scheme and financial assistance under the scheme?
Ans :	a. Setting up new and modernization of existing Mini Technology Centres: Financial assistance up to 90% of the total project cost (maximum assistance Rs.13.50Cr.). b. Development of new and existing Industrial Estates: Financial assistance up to 90% of the total project cost (The maximum GoI assistance per project shall be Rs.13.50 Crore for development of New industrial estate whereas Rs.9.00 Crore for development of existing Industrial Estate). c. Development of Tourism Sector: The financial assistance of Government of India will be 90% (maximum assistance Rs.4.50 Cr.).
Q.No. 2	What are objectives of components of the scheme?
Ans :	a. Mini Technology Center : (i) The scheme envisaged for providing financial support mainly for augmenting Infrastructure development for enhancing the productivity, sustainability, competitiveness and growth by addressing common issues such as improvement of technology, skills & quality, market access etc. of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). (ii) Creation of common facilities to supplement manufacturing, testing, packaging, R&D, product and process innovations and training for natural resources such as fruits, spices, agri, forestry, sericulture and bamboo etc. available in NER and Sikkim. b. Industrial Infrastructure Development : To create/ upgrade infrastructural facilities in the new/existing Industrial Areas including Flatted Factory Complexes for MSMEs. The infrastructure facilities will include power distribution system, water, telecommunication, drainage & pollution control facilities, roads, storage and marketing outlets etc. c. Development of Tourism Sector : Development of tourism sector in NER and Sikkim by creation of common services such as kitchen, bakery, laundry & dry cleaning, refrigeration and cold storage, IT infra, potable water, display centre for local products, centre for cultural activities etc. in a cluster of home stays.
Q.No. 3	What infrastructure facilities will be covered under the Industrial Infrastructure Development ( IID) ?
Ans :	Infrastructure facilities like roads; water supply; water harvesting; drainage; power, ETPs and Administrative Services like office building, telecommunication/ cyber centre/ documentation centre, Conference Hall/ Exhibition centre, Raw material storage facility, Marketing outlets/ First Aid Centre, Creche, Canteen facilities etc.
Q.No. 4	What are time periods for completion of projects under various components of the scheme?
Ans :	1. Setting up new and modernization of existing Mini Technology Centers- 36 Months 2. Development of new and existing Industrial Estates- 30 Months 3. Development of Tourism Sector-18 Months
Q.No. 5	Who are beneficiaries for availing GoI grant under the scheme?
Ans :	State Government organizations/ departments engaged in promotion of MSMEs in NER.
Q.No. 6	Can an individual/MSMEs/NGOs avail the benefits of the scheme?
Ans :	Yes, an individual /MSMEs/NGOs can avail the benefits through Technology Centres /Tool Rooms or common Facility Centres set up for tourism sector as per his/her requirement.
Q.No. 7	Can any MSME/NGO/individual avail the GoI grant under the scheme?
Ans :	No.
Q.No. 8	Mandatory requirements for various components of the scheme?
Ans :	a. Geo tagging of the project. b. DPR to be forwarded through MSME-DFO along with comments of stakeholders on scheme portal.
Q.No. 9	What are the main aspects to be covered in the DPR for submission of proposal ?
Ans :	Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering aspects like the status and potential of the enterprises of the region, proposed location, demand analysis of sector to be served, objective of the project, services to be offered, organizational structure, capital cost (Building, plant & machinery including other infrastructure facilities), operating expenses, total estimated cost of Mini Technology Centre/ID Project/Tourism Project, funding pattern, Implementing Agency, cash flow analysis indicating techno-economic viability of the project and projection on outcome of the project on increase in percentage of revenue of MSMEs receiving assistance under the project and number of employment opportunities generated.
Q.No. 10	What will be the procedure for procurement of Plant & Machinery under the scheme?
Ans :	The procurement of Plant & Machinery will be done through e –tendering (either through GeM or Central public procurement portal) as per GFR and CVC guidelines by a committee constituted by the State Government. Director/HoO MSME-DFO and representative from implementing agency will be the member of the committee. Other members may be decided by the State Govt.
Q.No. 11	How to decide plant & Machinery for the project ?
Ans :	The State Government will constitute a Committee to specify plant & machinery required for a project.
Q.No. 12	Whether the cost of land is included in the project cost?
Ans :	No, Land should be arranged by the State Government/ State Implementing Agency.
Q.No. 13	Who will bear the balance cost over & above the permissible limit?
Ans :	Concerned State Government/ State Implementing Agency.
Q.No. 14	What are the requirements & pattern for release of Government of India grant to State Government ?
Ans :	Funds will be release to implementing agency in three installments in the ratio of 50:40:10 after final approval, depending upon the implementation plan, progress made, requirements of funds etc. Funds will be released only after upfront contribution by the State Govt. in proportionate contribution and recommendation of a committee under the chairmanship of Director/ HoO MSME-DFO of concerned State comprising of representatives from Directorate of Industries or any other State Govt. organization engaged in promotion of MSMEs and one from Implementing Agency. GoI grant can only be resealed under the scheme after the full compliance of Ministry of Finance O.M No 1(18)/PFMS/FCD/2021 dated 9th March, 2022 in respect of Central Nodal Account & State Nodal Account.
Q.No. 15	What will the route from submission to approval of projects under the scheme ?
Ans :	State Govt. Agencies to Department of Industries in the state to Br.MSME-DFO/MSME-DFO to O/o DCMSME to PAMC
Q.No. 16	Who is the approval authority for projects under the scheme?
Ans :	Project Approval and Monitoring Committee (PAMC) under the Chairmanship of Secretary, MSME, Govt. of India.
Q.No. 17	What are the guidelines of the scheme?
Ans :	Scheme guidelines are available on the website of O/o DC MSME, M/o MSME viz. www.dcmsme.gov.in( http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/schemes/Revised_Guidelines_on_31May2022.pdf")
Q.No. 18	Whom to contact for availing the benefits of the scheme?
Ans :	Concerned MSME-Development & Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO)/Branch MSME-DFO under office of the Development Commissioner (MSME).
Q.No. 19	Who are contact persons at Ministry of MSME?
Ans :	1. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadav,Director (NER), O/o DC MSME, email- ramesh.y[at]nic[dot]in,Room No.: 719 2. Shri. Yogesh Kumar Sharma, Joint Director O/o DCMSME,email- yogesh[at]dcmsme[dot]gov[dot]in,Room No.: 733 3. Dr. Arti Singh Katiyar, Asstt. Director-I O/o DCMSME, email- askatiyar[at]dcmsme[dot]gov[dot]in, Room No.: 736 B , Ph.011-23063806, Extn. 2446. ********