'Grant-in-Aid to Industrial Association, CII, Industrial NGOs for Promotion of SME Clusters' under 'Marketing And Publicity'
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides financial support to Industrial Associations, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Industrial NGOs to help promote and develop Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Clusters in Puducherry. The government covers 75% of the actual project cost, up to a maximum of ₹3,00,000 per cluster unit. The scheme aims to strengthen SME networks, improve their marketing reach, and increase their visibility through coordinated promotional activities.
What You Get
- Financial assistance covering 75% of actual project cost
- Maximum grant of ₹3,00,000 per unit in cluster
- Support for marketing and publicity activities
- Help in promoting SME clusters and collective branding
- Access to networking and business development opportunities
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a registered Industrial Association, CII chapter, or Industrial NGO
- Organization must be active in promoting SMEs in Puducherry
- Focus area must be on SME cluster development and promotion
- Proposed project should have clear marketing and publicity objectives
- Organization must have proper registration and legal status
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Organization Registration Certificate
- 2. Tax Registration Documents (GST/PAN)
- 3. Bank Account Details
- 4. Project Proposal Document
- 5. Audited Financial Statements
- 6. List of Member Industries
- 7. Address Proof of Organization
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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