(a) whether the Government has framed guidelines for simplified Energy Management System for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government provides special benefits to MSME''s who have simplified Energy Management System; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )
(a) : No, Madam.
(b) : Does not arise.
(c) & (d) : As intimated by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Government of India is implementing a Scheme under National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) in the name of “Technology and Quality Upgradation Support to MSME (TEQUP)” to support units which intend to implement energy efficient and eco-friendly technology. Under the scheme, the Government provides financial support to the extent of 25% of the project cost towards implementation of Energy Efficient Technology (EET), subject to maximum of Rs.10.00 lakhs. Government has entered into MoU with Nationalized Banks namely SIDBI, Punjab National Bank (PNB), State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda, State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ), Canara Bank and Bank of India to implement the scheme.
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