Sustainability Initiative

Resource Efficiency Audit Scheme

To promote sustainable industrial development, the Government of Tamil Nadu has launched the Resource Efficiency Audit Scheme for the Textile and Apparel Sector. The scheme encourages units to adopt eco-friendly practices, conserve resources, and enhance operational efficiency.

₹3L Max Audit Support
₹10L Max Equipment Support

Scheme Benefits

Financial support for sustainable textile operations and resource efficiency

Walk-Through Audits

Expert assessments covering energy, water, chemicals, waste, and wastewater with professional guidance for cleaner production.

  • Cleaner Production Assessments
  • Expert walk-through audits
  • Resource efficiency evaluation
  • Professional recommendations
50% Financial Assistance
Up to ₹3.00 Lakh per unit

Conservation Equipment

Implementation support for energy and water conservation equipment, technology acquisition, and waste reduction measures.

  • Energy conservation equipment
  • Water-saving technology
  • Machinery modifications
  • Waste reduction measures
25% Financial Assistance
Up to ₹10.00 Lakh per unit

Basic Eligibility Criteria

Essential requirements that textile and apparel manufacturing units shall meet to qualify for the Resource Efficiency Audit Scheme.

  • Textile and apparel units with production facilities in Tamil Nadu
  • Units not availing similar assistance from other government schemes
  • Compliance with environmental standards and regulations
  • Valid manufacturing license and operational facility
  • Regular production activities and employment generation

Important Note

Units must demonstrate active textile/apparel manufacturing operations and compliance with local environmental norms.

Covered Expenditure Categories

Eligible expenses and investments that qualify for financial assistance under the scheme.

  • Professional charges for Cleaner Production Assessments
  • Resource Efficiency Audit costs and consultant fees
  • Post-audit equipment investments for efficiency improvements
  • Technology upgrades and machinery modifications
  • Implementation of audit recommendations

Financial Limits

Audit support: up to ₹3 Lakh | Equipment support: up to ₹10 Lakh per unit

Multiple Application Policy

Guidelines for units seeking multiple rounds of assistance or implementing projects in phases.

  • Units can apply for multiple audits across different time periods
  • Cumulative assistance within prescribed financial limits

Multiple Facilities Coverage

Special provisions for companies operating multiple manufacturing facilities across different locations.

  • Units with multiple facilities in different locations qualify separately
  • Individual assistance calculation for each manufacturing facility
  • Separate assessment and approval process per facility
  • Independent compliance requirements for each location

Geographic Scope

Each facility within Tamil Nadu treated as separate eligible unit for assistance.

Application Process

Simple 5-step process to secure your resource efficiency support

1

Prepare Proposal

Prepare proposal in prescribed format with supporting documents

2

Online Submission

Submit via Single Window Portal with complete documentation

3

Verification

Application verification and forwarding to Technical Committee

4

Evaluation

Technical committee evaluation and approval assessment

5

Implementation

Project implementation and financial assistance disbursement

Ready to Apply?

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