Centre asks States to maximize benefits of ₹1,000-crore ADEETIE scheme for MSMEs Godavari districts selected for fisheries, glass–refractory

In a significant move to strengthen India’s MSME sector, the Ministry of Power has launched the Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries and Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme, backed by a ₹1,000-crore Central funding.

Apart from Kochi, Bhubaneswar, West Godavari of Andhra Pradesh was selected under ADEETIE scheme for fisheries. Apart from Ambala, Firozabad, Chirkunda, East & West Godavari of AP have been selected for glass–refractory sector.

The Union Government sees this scheme as a pivotal tool not just for post-pandemic recovery, but for long-term sustainability, job creation, and achieving India’s climate and net-zero goals.

Launched nationally from Panipat, the scheme is being implemented by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and designed to fast-track the adoption of advanced energy-efficient technologies in MSMEs—an economic backbone employing millions and driving innovation across sectors.

As part of the national rollout, BEE has appealed to all States to take immediate and focused action in scaling up implementation of the ADEETIE scheme. States have been urged to engage their State Designated Agencies (SDAs) to proactively educate stakeholders, identify eligible clusters, and provide end-to-end support to MSMEs for seamless technology transition.

“ADEETIE is a big boon to the MSME sector,” said Akash Tripathi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power and Director General, BEE. “We urge all States to capitalise on this opportunity from the very beginning to ensure the scheme’s success and maximize benefits for their industries.”

Of the ₹1,000-crore budget, ₹875 crore is earmarked as interest subvention to ease access to concessional finance for energy-efficient upgrades, while ₹50 crore is allocated for implementation and capacity-building. The initiative is expected to leverage total investments of over ₹9,000 crore, including significant lending by MSMEs.

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The scheme provides comprehensive support—from Investment Grade Energy Audits (IGEA) and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to financing assistance and Monitoring & Verification (M&V)—ensuring measurable energy savings, reduced costs, and enhanced productivity.

Milind Deore, Secretary, BEE, emphasised the importance of State-level engagement:

“The role of SDAs is crucial in outreach, handholding and scaling the scheme. By working closely with stakeholders, States can ensure their MSMEs become globally competitive and environmentally responsible.”