Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy (ISTP) 2023-28 - Ginning and Pressing Sector
The Ginning & Pressing Sector – Capital Subsidy scheme encourages modernization, automation, and capacity creation in cotton ginning and pressing units across Maharashtra. It aims to reduce cotton handling losses, improve lint quality, and make the state’s textile value chain globally competitive by promoting modern machinery and clean processing technologies.
Key Features
- Capital Subsidy: Reimbursement of a percentage of eligible fixed capital investment for setting up or upgrading ginning & pressing units.
- Technology Modernization: Encourages high-capacity automatic gins, pre-cleaners, bale presses, and fire-safety systems to reduce contamination and enhance fibre quality.
- Zone-Linked Benefits: Subsidy rates vary by zone (I – IV), with higher rates for projects in backward areas to promote balanced industrial growth.
- Inclusive Incentives: Additional 5 % subsidy for enterprises owned by women, SC/ST, minorities, and ex-servicemen.
- Supply-Chain Integration: Supports cotton farmers and spinning mills by improving ginned cotton quality and reducing wastage.
- Sustainability Add-ons: Projects installing solar, ETP, or ZLD facilities can include those costs under eligible investment.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply
- New or expansion/modernization ginning and pressing units established in Maharashtra.
- Units using automatic or semi-automatic machinery that improves productivity and lint quality.
- Units commissioned during the policy period (2023 – 2028).
- MSME, Large, Mega, and Ultra-Mega category units investing in eligible fixed assets (land, building, plant & machinery).
Who Cannot Apply
- Units located outside Maharashtra.
- Units that have availed similar subsidies under previous state textile policies for the same investment.
- Units not maintaining environmental or safety norms (e.g., waste handling).
- Entities that fail to install approved modern machinery or do not meet minimum employment norms.
Documents Required
- Udyam/MSME registration certificate
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) with financials
- Land/lease deed and construction approvals
- Machinery purchase bills and commissioning proof
- Factory license and fire safety certificate
- CA-certified fixed-asset statement
- Employment and labour details
- PAN/GST registration
- Bank account details
- Environmental consent (if applicable)
- Declaration for women/SC/ST/minority ownership (for extra 5 %)
Application Process for the Scheme
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Option 2: Government Process
- Visit the official portal – mahatextile.maharashtra.gov.in.
- Download the Capital Subsidy application for the ginning & pressing sector under ISTP 2023-28.
- Attach DPR, investment proof, machinery invoices, and compliance documents.
- Submit to the District Textile Office or online.
- After project commissioning, submit claim for verification and sanction.
Option 3: Offline Submission
Manual submission is allowed through the District Textile Officer if online facility is unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the ginning and pressing sector support under ISTP 2023–28?
The objective is to strengthen the cotton value chain in Maharashtra by encouraging investment in modern ginning and pressing units, improving cotton processing capacity and enhancing the quality of cotton supplied to the textile industry.
Who can apply for this subsidy?
Entrepreneurs, MSMEs and companies involved in cotton ginning and pressing activities within Maharashtra can apply under this component of the textile policy.
Are new ginning units eligible for subsidy?
Yes, new ginning and pressing units established in Maharashtra are eligible for capital subsidy support under the policy.
Can existing units apply for modernization support?
Yes, existing ginning and pressing units can apply if they invest in modern machinery or expand their production capacity.
What types of machinery are eligible for subsidy?
Machinery used in cotton processing such as ginning machines, cotton cleaners, presses and related equipment may be eligible for subsidy support.
What is the validity period of the policy?
The Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy is valid from 2023 to 2028.