Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS): Agro-Processing Sector

The "Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS)" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Commissioner Industries, Commerce, and CSR Department, Rajasthan. It aims to generate employment opportunities and promote rapid, sustainable, and balanced economic growth in the State of Rajasthan. Effective from December 12, 2019, to March 26, 2026, this initiative provides benefits to eligible manufacturing and services sector enterprises.
The component "Benefits to Manufacturing Enterprise" aims to support enterprises making an investment equal to or above ₹5 crore in plant and machinery in the Agro-Processing Sector.

• Interest Subsidy: 5% interest subsidy on term loan for investment in plant & machinery for 5 years, up to ₹25,00,000 /-per year. - Capital Subsidy: 25% capital subsidy on investment in plant & machinery, up to ₹50,00,000/-. - Additional Benefit (FPOs / Agro Cooperatives): 7% interest subsidy on term loan for plant & machinery for 5 years, up to ₹50,00,000/- per year.
  

• Entrepreneurs are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Online - via CSC

Mode of Online Application: e-Mitra

• The applicant can submit the online application by visiting the nearest e-Mitra center or by using their own e-Mitra account.

• The application is free of cost.

Application for Claim of Interest Subsidy/ Capital Subsidy:

1. Copy of the first bill of supply/ invoice/ tax invoice for proof of commencement of commercial production, if applicable.
2. Copy of sanction letter of term loan issued by Bank/ Financial Institutions
3. Copy of Project Report duly authenticated by the applicant.
4. Chartered Accountant Certificate for Actual investment & Bank finance availed for Plant & Machinery and for Textile sector enterprise Chartered Accountant Certificate for Actual investment & Bank finance availed for Plant & Machinery as specified in the updated list of machinery under TUFS Scheme of Government of India. In case of expansion, Chartered Accountant certificate certifying details of existing investment and investment made in expansion.
5. Detailed expenditure statement of Plant & Machinery indicating mode of payment.
6. Project completion Certificate by Bank.
7. In the case of imported plant & machinery, submit separate expenditure statement mentioning new plant & machinery and second hand plant & machinery, with copy of invoices and copy of Bill of entry.
8. In the case of second hand Plant & Machinery, proof of the cost of the Plant and Machinery.

Note: Any financial transactions/expenditure statements submitted by the enterprise must be signed by the authorized signatory of the enterprise and certified by the chartered accountant.

Investment not eligible for benefits of subsidies and/or exemptions under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme

• Investment for manufacturing tobacco, tobacco products and pan masala.
• Investment made in cow beef processing units.
• Investment made in retail/trading activities.
• Any activity which is prohibited by Central/State laws.