Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Interventions: Reimbursement of Energy and Water Audit Fees- DNH&DD

The scheme "Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)" Interventions is an initiative launched by the Government of India with assistance from the World Bank to enhance the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. RAMP aims to improve the productivity, competitiveness, and resilience of MSMEs through a comprehensive set of reforms, capacity-building measures, and improved access to finance and market opportunities. The scheme RAMP with Intervention 1: Reimbursement of Energy and Water Audit Fees has been implemented by the Department of Industries, Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Through this scheme, to promote resource efficiency and sustainability, the UT Administration reimburses eligible MSMEs up to ₹1,00,000/- for conducting Energy or Water Audits through recognised agencies. This intervention aims to support at least 300 MSMEs for Energy Audits and 100 MSMEs for Water Audits.

This intervention promotes resource efficiency and sustainability among MSMEs by encouraging the adoption of energy and water-saving measures through professional audits. The intervention provides financial assistance to cover part of the audit cost.

Quantum of Assistance Energy or Water Audit Fees:

• Cost of conducting Energy or Water Audits by recognised institutions or accredited auditing agencies shall be reimbursed up to ₹1.00 lakh or the actual cost incurred, whichever is lower.
• This intervention will support at least 300 MSMEs for Energy Audits and 100 MSMEs for Water Audit fees.

Conditions for Assistance Energy or Water Audit Fees:

• Assistance shall be disbursed only upon submission of the audit report issued by the certified Energy/Water Auditor and proof of payment made to the accredited auditing agency.
• Enterprises classified as Small or Medium under the MSME definition are eligible to apply for reimbursement of energy audit and water audit fees.

1. The unit must be Udyam registered with operations in the UT of DNH&DD.
2. Eligibility of MSME units in the Manufacturing or Service sector, upon commencement of commercial production or service operations, shall be governed by the duration of operation criteria as outlined in the relevant intervention of the scheme.
3. Eligibility of the MSME unit shall be subject to the detailed conditions specified under the respective scheme provisions.

Online

Step 1: The applicant should visit the web portal: http://swp.dddgov.in.
Step 2: The applicant should fill in the prescribed application form (Annexure I) for the respective component.
Step 3: The applicant should upload all required documents as per Annexure II.
Step 4: The application should be submitted online to the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC).
Step 5: The UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC) will scrutinise and verify the application.
Step 6: Based on recommendations, the DIC will issue a sanction order.
Step 7: The approved subsidy will be credited to the applicant’s Loan or Cash Credit account via RTGS/NEFT.
Step 8: The application will be processed within 90 days after submission of complete documents.
Step 9: Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the availability of funds.

1. Udyam Registration Certificate
2. PAN card of the enterprise
3. GST registration certificate
4. Energy/Water Audit Report conducted by a recognised institution or certified auditor
5. Certificate from the auditor confirming:

• The audit was conducted professionally
• Equipment (if any) was recommended for conservation
• Expected savings in consumption (if claiming equipment subsidy later)

1. Invoice/bill raised by the auditor
2. Bank payment proof showing the audit fee payment
3. Cancelled Cheque (for RTGS/NEFT)
4. Undertaking/Declaration on non-judicial stamp paper (Annexure-III)
5. Chartered Accountant certified bills