Archive · 28 Jul 2025
India Launches Energy Efficiency Scheme for MSMEs, Urges States
Imagine a program to help small businesses use less energy, like a special green upgrade.
The government is offering a 1,000-crore rupees program for this, called ADEETIE.
It helps businesses get money to buy new energy-saving machines and get advice on how to use them.
This will help factories and other small businesses save money, create jobs, and protect the environment.
The government is asking all states to help make this a success, especially in sectors like food processing and textiles.
This will help India move towards a cleaner future!
The Ministry of Power launched the ADEETIE scheme to promote energy-efficient technologies in MSMEs.
The scheme has a Rs 1,000-crore central budget, with Rs 875 crore for interest subvention.
ADEETIE aims to support MSMEs with energy audits, financing, and monitoring.
The scheme is operational in 60 industrial clusters and 14 energy-intensive sectors.
The government views ADEETIE as key for post-pandemic recovery and achieving climate goals.
- Who
- The Ministry of Power and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) are implementing this.
- What
- The Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries and Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme.
- When
- Launched recently as part of national rollout.
- Where
- Implemented across 60 industrial clusters and 14 energy-intensive sectors, including several in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To promote sustainable industrial practices, support post-pandemic recovery, and achieve climate goals.
- Scheme Name
- Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries and Establishments (ADEETIE)
- Budget
- Rs 1,000 crore
- Interest Subvention
- Rs 875 crore
- Implementation Agency
- Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- Focus
- MSMEs
- Sectors Involved
- Textiles, foundries, and food processing
- Geographic Reach
- 60 industrial clusters