| 1.Maharashtra State Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme? |
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Cluster is a group of enterprises located within an identifiable & as far as practicable contiguous area& producing same/similar products/services. |
| 2. What are the important schemes of Cluster Development Programme, especially for Micro & Small Enterprises? Please specify the Ministry / Department? |
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There are two schemes of Government of India & one scheme from Government of Maharashtra. These are: 1. Micro, Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme (MSI- CDP): Ministry of MSME, Government of India 2. Industrial Infrastructure Up gradation Scheme (IIUS) : Ministry of Industry & Commerce (Department of Industries Policy & Promotion) 3. Maharashtra State Industrial Cluster Development Programme (MSI- CDP) : Government of Maharashtra, Industry, Energy & Labour Department) |
| 3. What is the eligibility criterion to take benefit of MSI-CDP? |
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1. Minimum 10 Micro, Small working units in same or similar sector
located within an identifiable and as far as practicable, contiguous area 2. Existing clusters in Zone 'D', 'D+', 'No Industry District' & 'Naxalite Affected Area' as per PSI-2013. |
| 4. What are the benefits available under MSI-CDP? |
| Cluster projects are implemented by Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) consisting of the actual/ likely cluster beneficiaries/ enterprises organised in any legally recognition, like co-operative society, registered society, trust, company etc. |
| 5. What are the main steps in cluster development? |
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The benefits under MSE-CDP are as below: 1. To conduct Soft Intervention (SI) Programme: Maximum limit of the approved project cost for SI is ₹ 10.00 lakhs which includes GoI grant @90% & Beneficiaries contribution @10%. 2. Hard Intervention (Common Facility Center (CFC)): Maximum Grant in aid from Govt. of Maharashtra for setting up of CFC is limited to ₹05.00 crores or of 70% of the approved project cost whichever is lower. 3. GoM grant will be 80% for clusters with 100% micro units /more than 50% Women owned units |
| 6. Which office shall be approached to initiate the cluster proposal in the State? |
| General Manager, District Industries center of concerned district will initiate & guide for the cluster proposals. |
| 7. Is there is any requirement of existing formal association / group to initiate cluster project? |
| It is not required to have existing formal association / group to initiate cluster project. After decision to implement cluster project & confirming the eligibility, the special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), legal entity is required to form. |
| 8. Which are the main programmes that are being usually implemented in cluster development programmes? |
| The main programmes that are being implemented are Soft Intervention & Hard Intervention (Setting up of Common Facility Center (CFC)). |
| 9.If the new entrepreneurs can join the cluster programmes? |
| Yes. Any new entrepreneurs from the related activity can join the cluster programme at any stage. |
| 10. What is SPV? What is the purpose of SPV? |
| Special Purpose vehicle (SPV) is a legal entity registered under the company act 1956. SPV is an open ended entity. The main purpose of SPV is to execute, maintain, and run the CFC. |
| 11. If any cash benefit is available under Cluster Development Programme? |
| No any direct cash benefit is given to the individual unit under the Cluster Development Programme. |
| 12. If there is any preference / additional benefit for socially weaker section / woman? |
| The cluster with more than 50% women entrepreneurs / 100% micro units will get additional financial support as explained above. |
| 13. What is the general time period to complete Soft Intervention and Hard Intervention (CFC)? |
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1. Soft Intervention : 18 months 2. Hard Intervention (CFC) : 24 months |
| 14. How does machinery /equipment purchase for Common Facility Center? |
| The equipments of CFC are purchased through the E-tendering procurement system. A Purchase Committee is formed under the chairmanship of concern Joint Director of the Industries, Regional Office. |
| 15. What is the shareholding pattern of SPV? |
| The maximum limit of the shareholding of each member of SPV, should not be exceed 10%. |
| 16. What is the minimum contribution of stakeholders (SPV members) required under the MSI-CDP? |
| Minimum mandatory contribution of stakeholders (SPV members) required under MSI-CDP is 10%. |
| 17. Which are the authorities for approval of cluster projects under MSI- CDP? |
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1. DSR approval (Soft Intervention Programme): State Level Cluster Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship of Development Commissioner (Industries) 2. DPR Approval (Hard intervention programme): Steering Committee under the chairmanship of Secretary (Inds), Govt. of Maharashtra. |
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