Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy (ISTP) 2023-28 - Promoting Green and Sustainable Production
The Promoting Green and Sustainable Production component under the Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023–28 provides targeted incentives for textile units adopting environmentally responsible practices. It focuses on energy efficiency, waste management, water recycling, and use of renewable power in order to build a sustainable and globally competitive textile ecosystem in Maharashtra.
Key Features
- Capital Assistance for Green Infrastructure: Subsidy on installation of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), Zero-Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems, solar energy units, and waste recycling facilities.
- Environmental Compliance: Encourages units to adopt eco-certifications and comply with national environmental standards (CPCB/MPCB).
- Circular Economy Push: Incentives for projects that reuse textile waste, recover water, or generate renewable energy.
- Zonal Priority: Units in backward zones receive higher subsidy percentages.
- Inclusive Incentive: +5 % subsidy for women, SC/ST, minority and ex-servicemen-owned enterprises.
- Long-Term Savings: Reduces operating cost through energy and water efficiency.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
- Textile manufacturing units (spinning, processing, knitting, garments, technical textiles) located in Maharashtra.
- MSMEs, large enterprises, mega & ultra-mega projects as defined in the policy.
- Cooperatives, private enterprises, joint ventures (as per state norms) involved in the textile value chain.
- Units located in specified textile zones in Maharashtra and fulfilling prescribed investment/plant & machinery criteria.
Who Cannot Apply
- Units not registered/operating in Maharashtra.
- Projects outside the textile/sericulture value chain as defined in the policy.
- Units with unresolved significant regulatory/ environmental non-compliance (e.g., without requisite consents from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board)
- Projects that don’t meet minimum investment/plant & machinery criteria as per category.
- Non-Indian entities or units operating without proper statutory approvals.
Documents Required
- Registration certificate (Udyam/MSME or factory license)
- DPR or proposal showing sustainability component cost
- MPCB/Environmental clearance certificates
- Bills/invoices for solar / ETP / ZLD / recycling plant
- CA-certified fixed-asset statement
- Energy audit or technical feasibility report
- Employment and operation details
- Bank and GST details
- Declaration of ownership (for additional 5 % benefit)
Application Process for the Scheme
Option 1: Apply with Bullit (Recommended)
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Option 2: Government Process
- Visit mahatextile.maharashtra.gov.in.
- Download “Application for Sustainable Production Incentives – ISTP 2023–28.”
- Attach DPR, investment proof, environmental approvals, and machinery details.
- Submit online or to the District Textile Office.
- After verification, the Directorate of Textiles sanctions subsidy in instalments.
Option 3: Offline Submission
Manual submission is allowed through District Textile Officer with physical documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the green production component under ISTP 2023–28?
The objective is to encourage textile manufacturers to adopt environmentally sustainable production technologies that reduce pollution, improve resource efficiency and support long-term sustainability of textile manufacturing in Maharashtra.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Textile entrepreneurs, MSMEs and companies engaged in textile manufacturing activities within Maharashtra can apply if they invest in green technologies or sustainable production systems.
Are existing textile units eligible for this support?
Yes, existing textile units undertaking modernization or installing sustainable technologies can apply for assistance under this component of the policy.
What types of investments qualify for subsidy?
Investments in energy-efficient machinery, water recycling systems, pollution control equipment and sustainable production technologies may qualify for financial assistance.
Can new textile units apply for this scheme?
Yes, new textile manufacturing units investing in sustainable production technologies are eligible for benefits under the policy.
Which department administers this scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Textile Department of the Government of Maharashtra with support from relevant state industrial agencies.