Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS)

Launched by: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Administered by: Infrastructure Division, Ministry of Textiles
Scheme Category: Infrastructure & Environmental Sustainability
Beneficiary Type: Textile Processing Units, Industrial Clusters, MSMEs, SPVs, and State Agencies
State / UT: All India (with focus on processing clusters in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, etc.)
Subsidy Type: Grant-in-Aid (Capital Assistance up to 50%)
Application Mode: Online & Offline

🏛️ About the Scheme

The Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Textiles, launched to support India’s textile processing industry in adopting environmentally sustainable technologies and achieving compliance with pollution control standards.

The scheme focuses on establishing and upgrading Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems, and common water treatment and supply facilities in existing textile clusters and new processing parks.

It ensures that small and medium textile processors — who individually cannot afford costly pollution-control systems — can collectively benefit from shared infrastructure through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

The Government of India contributes up to 50% of the total project cost, with State Governments, SPVs, and financial institutions contributing the remaining portion.

🎯 Objectives

• To facilitate environmentally sustainable growth of India’s textile processing sector.
• To help processing clusters meet global environmental standards.
• To set up CETPs, ZLD systems, and common utilities for waste management.
• To enhance competitiveness and encourage clean production technologies.
• To promote research, development, and innovation in eco-friendly textile processing.

Application Window

• Open throughout the year, subject to PAC review cycles.
• Proposals evaluated quarterly by the Project Scrutiny Committee (PSC).
• Implementation timeline: 2 years (Brownfield) or 3 years (Greenfield) from first installment release.

🏁 Scheme Summary Table

👥 For Whom is the Scheme

• Existing and upcoming textile processing units.
• Industrial clusters engaged in dyeing, printing, and finishing.
• SPVs representing textile entrepreneurs.
• State Industrial Development Corporations and Textile Parks.
• Environmental management agencies in textile hubs.

🚫 Who Cannot Apply

• Individual units not part of an SPV.
• Projects without environmental clearances.
• Entities unable to contribute minimum SPV equity (15% of total cost).
• Organizations that have misused government grants in previous schemes.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) registered as a non-profit company under the Companies Act.
• Must own or lease sufficient land for the project.
• DPR (Detailed Project Report) approved by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) and State Government.
• Project should include water and effluent treatment infrastructure.
• SPV must bring in minimum 15% equity and arrange 10% bank loan.
• State Government contribution: Minimum 25% of total project cost.

📊 How to Check Status

1. Visit https://textiles.gov.in/ipds
2. Click on “List of Approved Projects” or “Ongoing Projects”.
3. View state-wise details including project cost, GoI grant, and release status.
4. Alternatively, check updates via official CWDB or PMU reports.

🗂️ Follow-Up & Escalation

If delays occur or issues arise:

1. Contact your SPV’s Project Management Agency (PMA).
2. Email the Infrastructure Division at sitp-textiles@gov.in
3. Escalate unresolved issues to:
   Project Approval Committee (PAC) Secretariat, Ministry of Textiles, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

Documents Required

1. Detailed Project Report (DPR) with technical and financial details.
2. SPV incorporation certificate and shareholding pattern.
3. Land ownership/lease documents.
4. Commitment letter from the State Government.
5. Statutory environmental clearances (SPCB/SEIAA).
6. Bank sanction for term loan (10% component).
7. Utilization certificates for earlier releases (if any).
8. PERT chart and financial projections.
9. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) plan and cost recovery structure.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit https://textiles.gov.in
2. Navigate to “Schemes → Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS)”.
3. Download the latest guidelines and DPR format.
4. Register SPV and upload project proposal with required documents.
5. Submit proposal to the Project Monitoring Unit (PMU).
6. After technical and financial appraisal by the Project Scrutiny Committee (PSC), it is placed before the Project Approval Committee (PAC) for sanction.

🏢 How to Apply Offline

• Obtain scheme guidelines and DPR format from the Textile Commissioner’s Office.
• Prepare DPR including environmental and technical details.
• Attach State approval and clearances.
• Submit proposal physically to:
• Infrastructure Division, Ministry of Textiles, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011.
• After scrutiny, sanctioned projects receive funding directly into the SPV’s Trust & Retention Account (TRA).

💎 Benefits (Detailed)

1. Environmental Compliance: Helps textile clusters meet pollution control norms.
2. Cost Reduction: Shared infrastructure reduces capital cost per unit.
3. Sustainability: Promotes Zero Liquid Discharge and waste minimization.
4. Employment Generation: Creates jobs in engineering, O&M, and administration.
5. Technology Upgrade: Encourages Best Available Technologies (BAT) and cleaner production.
6. Export Competitiveness: Enables Indian textiles to meet international buyer compliance standards.
7. R&D Support: Facilitates cleaner technologies through testing and research labs.
8. Ease of Doing Business: Simplified cluster-level infrastructure for small units.

💰 Payout / Funding Pattern

Release of Funds (Four Installments):

Funding Ceiling:

• ₹75 crore for ZLD / Marine discharge projects.
• ₹10 crore for conventional treatment projects.

☎️ Contact Us

Ministry of Textiles (Infrastructure Division)
📍 Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011
📞 +91-11-2301 2365 / 2301 1242
📧 ipds-textiles@gov.in | support@textiles.gov.in | 🌐 https://textiles.gov.in

Office of the Textile Commissioner
📍 NTC House, 15 NM Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400001
📧 textilecommr-mum@nic.in | 📞 +91-22-2850 1653

💬 FAQs

Q1. What is IPDS?
The Integrated Processing Development Scheme aims to upgrade textile processing clusters by establishing CETPs and ZLD plants to meet environmental norms.

Q2. Who can apply?
Registered SPVs representing textile processors or state industrial agencies.

Q3. What assistance is available?
Up to 50% of total project cost, with a ceiling of ₹75 crore.

Q4. Can individual units apply?
No. The scheme is only for clusters represented by SPVs.

Q5. Is land cost included?
No. Land cost must be borne by SPV or state government separately.

Q6. What is the project timeline?
3 years for Greenfield, 2 years for Brownfield projects.

Q7. How are projects monitored?
Through PMCs appointed by the Ministry and SPCB inspection.

Q8. Can the project be cancelled?
Yes, PAC may cancel for delays; the SPV must refund grants with interest.

Q9. How many projects have been approved?
As of 2025, 20 projects approved, including Balotra, Pali, Sanganer, and Surat.

Q10. Can private firms participate?
Yes, through formation of SPVs and partnerships with state agencies.

Who is Who – Key Officials (as of 2025)