State IncentiveUttarakhand Industries Dept.Verified 7 May 2026Official source

Uttarakhand MSME Policy 2023 — Capital Investment Subsidy

Capital Investment Subsidy for new manufacturing MSMEs in Uttarakhand under MSME Policy 2023. Subsidy rate and cap depend on the district category (A–D): Category A (most remote hills: Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, Champawat) offers up to 50% with a maximum of ₹4 crore; Category B (hilly: Almora, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag) up to 40%, max ₹2.5 crore; Category C (semi-plains: Dehradun zones, Kotdwar, Ramnagar) up to 30%, max ₹1.5 crore; Category D (plains: Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar) up to 15%, max ₹1 crore. Priority sector units get +5% (max ₹15L extra); most-priority sector units get +10% (max ₹20L extra). Women entrepreneurs qualify for a special 25% subsidy (max ₹25L). Additional benefits: 100% stamp duty reimbursement, 100% electricity duty reimbursement up to 500 KW, and 75% DPR preparation cost reimbursement. Apply via the Invest Uttarakhand Single Window Portal.

Maximum amount

₹4.0Cr

Typical payout

₹25.0L

Processing time

6–14 weeks

Eligibility criteria

Company type: Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship, Partnership Firm
Stage: Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr)
States: Uttarakhand
Sectors: manufacturing, pharma, food_processing, ayurveda, engineering, chemicals, textile
Prerequisites: Udyam (MSME) registration required

Documents required

Udyam Registration Certificate

Active Udyam Registration Certificate classifying the enterprise as Micro, Small, or Medium.

Tip: Must be active and issued before the claim submission. Ensure NIC code matches your manufacturing activity.

Constitution Proof — Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed

Certificate of Incorporation, MoA, and AoA (for companies); or duly registered Partnership Deed and Power of Attorney (for partnership firms).

Tip: For proprietorships, a self-declaration of ownership is sufficient. For LLPs, provide the LLP Agreement and Certificate of Incorporation from MCA.

PAN Cards — Entity and All Directors / Partners / Proprietor

Permanent Account Number of the entity itself, plus individual PANs of all directors, partners, or the sole proprietor.

Tip: Ensure the entity PAN matches the Udyam certificate and bank account name exactly. Director/partner PANs are cross-checked during SLEC scrutiny.

Registered Sale Deed / Gift Deed (for owned land)

Duly signed and registered sale deed or gift deed proving ownership of the land/building where the enterprise operates.

Tip: Must be registered with the Sub-Registrar. Also attach a non-encumbrance certificate and the latest revenue map / Jamabandi copy.

Non-Encumbrance Certificate and Jamabandi / Revenue Map

Non-encumbrance certificate proving no pending charges on the land, plus the latest Jamabandi (land record) or revenue map.

Tip: Obtain the non-encumbrance certificate from the Sub-Registrar office. The Jamabandi copy should be recent (within 6 months).

First Raw Material Purchase Invoice

The very first invoice for raw material purchase, proving commencement of manufacturing operations.

Tip: This invoice is one of two documents used to establish the Date of Commencement of Commercial Production. Keep the original and ensure it is dated after the unit's commissioning.

First Sale Invoice of Finished Goods

The very first sale invoice issued for finished goods manufactured at the unit.

Tip: Paired with the first raw material invoice to confirm production start. Both must pre-date the claim submission by the required period.

First Factory Electricity Connection Bill and Load Sanction Letter

First electricity bill for the factory connection plus the official load sanction letter from the state electricity board (UPCL or equivalent).

Tip: The load sanction letter confirms the industrial connection was established for the registered unit. Ensure the meter number matches across bills.

Plant & Machinery Statement — Form 1C(A)

Complete statement of plant & machinery investments in the prescribed Form 1C(A), listing each asset with purchase value and invoice reference.

Tip: Form 1C(A) is available on the Invest Uttarakhand portal. The field inspector will physically verify installed machinery against this form during the site visit.

CA Certificate on Fixed Capital Investment

Comprehensive Chartered Accountant certificate verifying the total fixed capital investments (land, building, plant & machinery) and sources of finance.

Tip: CA must hold a valid ICAI membership and provide UDIN. The certificate must cover the entire claim period and segregate owned-land, building, and P&M costs clearly.

Detailed Project Report (DPR)

Detailed Project Report used during asset setup, covering product profile, process, machinery details, and financial projections.

Tip: 75% of DPR preparation cost is also reimbursable under this scheme — keep the invoice from the DPR consultant.

Legal Affidavit — Form 1C(C)

Legal affidavit prepared according to the prescribed Form 1C(C) format, declaring the correctness of all submitted information.

Tip: Form 1C(C) is available on the Invest Uttarakhand portal. Must be notarised on appropriate stamp paper before a First Class Judicial Magistrate.

Registered Lease Deed Agreement and Rent ReceiptsOptional

Registered lease deed (minimum 5-year duration) for the land/building, plus up-to-date rent receipts, if operating from leased premises.

When needed: Required if the unit operates from leased or rented land/buildings (in lieu of Sale Deed)

Tip: The lease must be registered with the Sub-Registrar. Unregistered lease agreements are not accepted. Ensure the lease term covers the claim period.

SIDCUL / Government Allotment Letter and Premium Payment ReceiptOptional

Official allotment letter from SIDCUL or State Government and the receipt for premium / plot cost paid, if the unit is in an industrial estate.

When needed: Required if premises are in a SIDCUL or government-designated industrial estate (in lieu of Sale Deed)

Tip: Applicable to units in SIDCUL industrial parks, growth centres, or government-allocated industrial plots. Premium receipts confirm full payment of plot cost.

Term Loan Sanction Letter and Bank Disbursement Certificate — Form 1C(D)Optional

Term loan sanction letter from the bank/FI and a bank disbursement certificate in Form 1C(D) confirming drawdown of the loan for the project.

When needed: Required if the project was financed through a bank or financial institution term loan

Tip: Form 1C(D) is available on the Invest Uttarakhand portal. Required only if the fixed capital investment was partly or fully financed through a term loan.

Prior Registration Documents and Expansion Turnover / Capacity DataOptional

Earlier registration documents and evidence of at least 25% growth in turnover or installed capacity over the previous year's matching quarter, for expansion claims.

When needed: Required only for Substantial Expansion claims (existing enterprises expanding capacity by ≥25%)

Tip: Expansion must demonstrate verifiable 25%+ growth to qualify. Provide quarterly production/sales data certified by a CA.

Women Entrepreneur Declaration and Shareholding ProofOptional

Gender declaration and shareholding / ownership documents proving ≥51% ownership by women to access Special Women Component incentives.

When needed: Required to claim Special Women Component subsidy (≥51% female ownership)

Tip: Women entrepreneurs qualify for a special capital investment subsidy up to 25% (max ₹25 lakh) in both manufacturing and service sectors.

Pollution Control Board CTO and Local Body NOCOptional

Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB), plus NOC from the local body (municipality / panchayat).

When needed: Required for manufacturing units requiring environmental/pollution clearances

Tip: Required for manufacturing units that involve emissions, effluents, or hazardous processes. Hill-area units may have different UKPCB thresholds — verify with the board.

Registered Architect Certificate — Form 1C(G)Optional

Certificate from a registered architect in Form 1C(G) validating the structural construction of workshop / factory building.

When needed: Required when civil infrastructure / workshop construction costs are included in the FCI claim

Tip: Form 1C(G) is available on the Invest Uttarakhand portal. Required when civil construction cost (workshop/building) is included in the Fixed Capital Investment claim.

How to apply for UK MSME 2023

Register on the Invest Uttarakhand Single Window Portal. Complete the CAF (Common Application Form) wizard with enterprise details. Note: the first subsidy claim must be submitted within 1 year of starting commercial operations.Open portal

Log in with the credentials generated and access the dashboard. Navigate to the Incentive Module and click "Apply for MSME Schemes".Open portal

Complete the Eligibility Wizard. Answer questions to identify your district category (A, B, C, or D) and verify your line of manufacturing. Use the Incentive Calculator to estimate your eligible subsidy before proceeding.Open portal

Fill the application form: populate all capital expenditure fields matching your asset registries. Enter plant & machinery costs, building costs, and land value separately as required by Form 1C(A).Open portal

Upload high-resolution PDFs of all mandatory documents: Udyam certificate, constitution proof, PAN cards, land documents, production start invoices, electricity bill & load sanction, Form 1C(A) plant & machinery statement, CA certificate, DPR, and Form 1C(C) affidavit.Open portal

Upload conditional documents as applicable: lease deed or SIDCUL allotment letter (if leased/allotted premises), Form 1C(D) bank certificate (if term loan financed), Form 1C(G) architect certificate (if civil construction included), women declaration (if claiming Women Component), UKPCB CTO and local body NOC (if environmental clearance required).Open portal

Save, execute the final digital validation, and submit the claim. This forwards your application to the designated District Industries Centre (DIC). Note your application reference number.Open portal

Initial scrutiny by a DIC Verifier: documents are checked online. If errors or omissions are found, the application is reverted to you for correction. Respond promptly — delays reset the scrutiny timeline.

Field inspection: a DIC Field Officer visits the unit to physically verify installed machinery against Form 1C(A) invoices. This must be completed within 7 working days of initial document validation.

The field report passes to the DIC General Manager, who prepares the formal state recommendation and forwards the case to the Directorate level within 15 working days.

State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) evaluates the case file and grants final administrative sanction within 30 working days. Approved subsidy is disbursed electronically in phased instalments directly to the project bank account.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for UK MSME 2023?

UK MSME 2023 is available to Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship, Partnership Firm companies at the Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr) stage, across Uttarakhand. Udyam (MSME) registration is required.

How much funding does UK MSME 2023 provide?

UK MSME 2023 provides up to ₹4.0Cr. Most applicants receive around ₹25.0L.

How long does UK MSME 2023 approval take?

The typical processing time from submission to disbursement is 6–14 weeks.

Is UK MSME 2023 currently accepting applications?

Yes, UK MSME 2023 is currently active and accepting applications.

Do I need Udyam registration for UK MSME 2023?

Yes, Udyam (MSME) registration is required. Register at udyamregistration.gov.in before applying.

Information is based on publicly available scheme guidelines. Last verified 7 May 2026. Always verify with official sources before applying.