'Grant-in-Aid to Industrial Association, CII, Industrial NGOs for Promotion of SME Clusters' under 'Marketing And Publicity'
✓ Information verified — June 2026Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the Industrial Associations, CII, and Industrial NGOs for the promotion of the SME Cluster. The financial assistance is 75% of the actual cost, subject to a maximum of ₹3,00,000/- per unit in cluster.
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
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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