THE

JHARKHAND GAZETTE

EXTRAORDINARY

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

9 SHRAWAN, 1945 (S)

RANCHI, MONDAY 31^stJULY, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES

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NOTIFICATION

28^thJULY, 2023

JHARKHAND EXPORT POLICY 2023

No. 959--06/U.Ni./Export Policy-01/2014--

1. Introduction

Jharkhand is endowed with a wide variety of natural resources and is one of the most attractive

destinations for setting up export-oriented units because of its mineral wealth coupled with its skilled

and industrious workforce. The State is also rich in agriculture and forest resources. It has several

manufacturing units producing a variety of items suitable for exports. The State has a wide presence of

major industrial houses, a number of reputed institutes and centers of excellence in the field of science

and technology, management and consultancy services and is well connected to ports and major cities.

Exports are regarded as an engine of economic growth in the wake of structural reforms in the

economy. International trade today is based on competitiveness and the future of exports for the state

is largely influenced by the domestic policy environment and external trading opportunities. The

emphasis on “Make in India” will give a boost to the Indian economy by creating additional business

volumes for export. Thus, Govt. of Jharkhandhas also implementedJharkhand Export Policy, 2015 and

several MSMEs unitshave benefited from this policy.

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2. Policy Mission

The mission of Jharkhand Export Policy 2023 is to facilitate the rapid and sustained growth of exports

from Jharkhand and to increase its share in all Indian exports to 5% by 2028. This is envisaged to be

achieved by

(i)

Providing an effective, proactive and supportive institutional mechanism.

(ii)

Evolving and implementing export promotional strategies.

(iii)

Building supportive infrastructural facilities like high-speed internet access and high-speed

consignment movement by rail or road without hurdles.

(iv)

Marketing development assistance, R&D on global market research and testing

laboratories support, creating world trade centre facility at Ranchi and phase wise

development of Export park in various districts of Jharkhand.

3. Policy Objective

To achieve the mission stated above, the following objectives have been set by the Government of

Jharkhand:

(i) Provide a simple, proactive, responsive and supportive institutional mechanism for the rapid

growth of exports.

(ii) Strengthening the export infrastructure such as warehouses, Inland Container Depots

(ICDs) , ports, Cold Storages, rail-road connectivity from Industrial Clusters, etc. Reputed

quality service providers in these services to be utilized for distant western/ southern India

ports having importance of specific better connectivity with some countries.

(iii) To bring about technology and skill upgradation in the traditional export sectors like Mineral

based products, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Agriculture and Processed Food products to

enhance value addition and quality competitiveness.

(iv)

Jharkhand weather has potential for fresh floriculture/ vegetables/ fruits exports. Hence, in

due course of time, Air Cargo export facility shall be pursued with proper thrust.

(v) To focus on existing exporting industries and to provide them with the necessary support to

give a further boost to exports from these industries especially the MSME sector having

very high potential.

(vi)

To focus on industries with export potential and to encourage and motivate such industries

for increasing the volume of exports and also to focus on export items manufactured from

100 percent indigenous inputs normally done by the MSME sector.

(vii)

Encourage implementation of Quality Management Systems and Environment Management

Systems at par with international standards which will help exporters to get an edge in

international business.

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(viii)

Organize Export Awareness Programs at frequent intervals in major industrial clusters

jointly with FIEO and other Commerce & Industries Associations to update the knowledge

of the existing exporters and to encourage others to take up exports.

(ix)

Establish linkages on regular basis with Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)/

Export Promotion Councils(EPCs) and other associations to build a comprehensive

international trade-related network.

(x) Providing financial incentives to exporters to boost exports from the state of Jharkhand.

4. Implementation Strategy

To achieve these objectives, the State will adopt the following strategies:

Efforts would be made to have MoU/ strategic partnership / task force engagement with

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and

FIEO for the promotion of export from Jharkhand on Value Added Products.

Programs would be organized with the help of reputed consultants / IIFT to sensitize

exporters about market intelligence, export documentation, finance and other critical areas

of export.

Efforts would be made to set up a State-of-Art external Information Centre in collaboration

with different Chamber of Commerce and Industries Associations.

Air Cargo Complex at Ranchi Airport would give the desired impetus to the export of

products like flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc.

Industries will be encouraged to participate in International Exhibitions and Trade Fairs.

Visits of trade delegations will also be supported financially by dovetailing the schemes of

the Government of India.

Export-oriented units will be declared as essential services / Public Utilities Services.

Export Awards will be provided to Export Oriented Units to recognize quality, R&D and

performance.

5. Jharkhand’s strength in Export

Jharkhand is endowed with abundant mineral resources. The State carries vast potential for increasing

the overall exports from the State in various sectors. Some of the key areas where future exports can

be increased from the State include engineering goods, sericulture, handloom and handicraft, lac,

refractories, cashew nut, cement, mica, agricultural products, iron and steel, automobile and

automobile components, shellac products, processed honey, gems and precious stones, floriculture,

medical and health services, electronics and software products, etc. The state has already emerged as

a favorite destination of investors in iron and steel, aluminum, cement, granite, ornamental stones, etc.

All these factors also make the state an ideal place for setting up export-oriented units for boosting

exports. In view of the above, exportable products have been categorized into the following main

groups.

(i) Sericulture, Handloom & Handicraft Products.

(ii) Engineering, Chemical and Allied Products including automobiles.

(iii) Iron, Steel, Cement and Aluminum.

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(iv)

Refractories, graphite, mica products and other mineral products including granite and

ornamental cut stone tiles.

(v) Foods, Agriculture and Minor Forest Products including shellac products, cashew nuts,

processed honey, fruits, vegetables and floriculture.

(vi)

Services Export (Computer Software, Engineering Consultancy, etc.).

6. Product Promotion Group

Product Promotion Groups comprising exporters, manufacturers and various related agencies are

proposed to be established for proper interaction between manufacturer and exporter and also for

evolving a stronger support system. The promotion groups will be as follows:

(i) Sericulture, Handloom, Textile and Handicraft Promotion.

(ii) Engineering, Chemical and Allied Products Promotion.

(iii) Agriculture, Forest Product, Food Processing and Value addition activity promotion.

(iv)

Mineral Product and Metallurgical Product Promotion.

(v) Electronics and Software Products Promotion.

(vi)

Refractory Product, Granite and Precious Stone Product Promotion.

7. Institutional Mechanism for Export Facilitation of Jharkhand

7.1. State Export Promotion Committee

State Export Promotion Committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Government of

Jharkhand is already constituted for exports related inter departmental co-ordination and

procedural formulation for export promotion. The Committee is consisting of the following

members:

(i)

Chief Secretary

: Chairman

(ii)

Addnl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary /Secretary, Department of

Industries

: Member

(iii)

Addnl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department of

Finance

: Member

(iv)

Addnl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Mines &

Geology

: Member

(v)

Addnl.

Chief

Secretary/Principal

Secretary/

Secretary,

Departmentof

Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co-operative

: Member

(vi)

Addnl.

Chief

Secretary/Principal

Secretary/

Secretary,

Departmentof

Information Technology & e-Governance

: Member

(vii)

Addnl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Departmentof Labour,

Employment, Training and Skill Development

: Member

(viii)

Addnl.

Chief

Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department of

Commercial Taxes

: Member

(ix)

Addnl.

Chief

Secretary/Principal

Secretary/

Secretary,Department

Revenue,Registration and Land Reforms

: Member

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(x)

Addnl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Secretary,Departmentof Forest,

Environment & Climate Change

: Member

(xi)

Addnl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department of

Transport

: Member

(xii)

Addnl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Energy

: Member

(xiii)

Director, Department of Industries

:Member

Secretary

(xiv)

Chief Commissioner, Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax Department

: Member

(xv)

M.D., Jharcraft

: Member

(xvi)

DDG, FIEO, Kolkata

: Member

(xvii) D.G.F.T., Patna

: Member

(xviii) Head, FIEO, Ranchi Chapter

: Member

(xix)

Senior Representatives ofExport Promotion Councils

: Member

(xx)

CMDs, Central Coalfields Ltd(CCL), Bharat Coking Coal Ltd(BCCL), Eastern

Coalfield Ltd(ECL)

: Member

(xxi)

Representative of Reserve Bank of India(RBI)

: Member

(xxii) State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC)Representative

: Member

(xxiii) Head of Railways in the state

: Member

(xxiv) Head of Dry Port and Air Cargo

: Member

7.2. District Level Export Promotion Committee (DLEPC)

Department of Commerce, Govt. of India has given directives for setting up of a District Level

Export Promotion Committee (DLEPC) to strengthen the institutional mechanism of regular

coordination between the Department of Commerce and the State Government for focusing on

trade related issues with an aim to convert each district into an export hub.

So as per the directive of Govt. of India, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner,

DLEPC has been already constituted in each district of Jharkhand with the following members: -

Sl.No.

Official/Department

Role

Deputy Commissioner

Chairman

Designated DGFT Regional Authority(RA)

Co-Chair

General Manager-District Industries Center (DIC)

Convener

Nominated member from the State Government (Department of

Industries)

Member

Lead Bank Manager

Member

Representative – Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India

Member

Representative – Export Promotion Councils

Member

Representative from District Industry/Trade Associations

Member

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Sector Specific Ministry in Government of India (Agriculture,

Fisheries, plantation boards, etc.)

Member

10.

Sector Specific Ministry of the State Government

Member

11.

Sectorial Agencies specific to Product identified in each District

like National Bank for Agricultural & Rural

Development(NABARD) etc.

Member

12.

Other State Government Representative (As per requirement)

Member

A time bound action plan will be chalked out by DLEPC for the following:

Preparation of a comprehensive database on existing exporters in the district.

ii.

Identification of industries/traders who are routing their export through other merchant

exporters.

iii.

Identification of industries/traders with potential products for exports.

iv.

Resolving local problems of the exporting organizations and agencies.

In addition to the above, DLEPC will also work out the following strategies for augmenting and

accelerating export:

Identification of constraints being faced by exporters and evolve measures for their solution.

ii.

Exporters channelizing their export through merchant exporters will be trained to export

directly and will be provided with market related information on a regular basis.

iii.

DLEPC will initiate proposals for developing export infrastructure in their districts to be

considered under various infrastructure development schemes.

7.3. Export Promotion and Marketing

The Directorate of Industries, Jharkhand will look after the activities of export promotion and

marketing. A nodal agency in the department will be identified to coordinate with all government

departments and export promotion councils to provide a favorable environment for the exporter.

The nodal agency shall interact with the exporter on one hand and the EPCs, exporter association,

state and central bodies on the other so that the implementation of State Export Policy can be

ensured, and the problem of the exporters may be resolved timely.

The nodal agency will also organize buyers and sellers meet at regular intervals and arrange

participation of exporters in trade fairs and exhibitions both in the country and abroad. It will also

conduct project studies keeping in view the international market condition.

In addition to the above the nodal agency shall also perform the following functions:

(i) Act as the Nodal Agency for undertaking all export promotion activities in the State.

(ii) Coordinate the export promotion activities of all the Departments/Agencies of the State

Government.

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(iii) Liaison between the exporters and the various departments of the Government of

Jharkhand and the Government of India and other Govt. agencies for redressing the

problems being faced by the exporters of the State.

(iv)

Liaison between the Government of Jharkhand and the Government of India to coordinate

the implementation of the various export promotional schemes/projects of Government of

India in the State and to explore the availability of funds from Government of India for the

development of export related infrastructural facilities.

(v) Act as the Convener of the State Level Empowered Committee and other such export

promotion related committees.

(vi)

Implement the export policy and export strategy for the State.

(vii)

Organize road shows, exhibitions, trade fairs, seminars and workshops both in and outside

the country to promote exports and attract investors.

(viii)

Ensure entry of the State code in the export documents by the exporters of the State for

preventing the outflow of the export turnover and to ensure correct allocation of export

related grants to the State.

(ix)

Render guidance to the exporters regarding Exim Policy and Exim procedures and

documentation formalities.

(x) Disseminate market information and overseas trade enquiries by maintaining a proper and

effective up-to-date database and an updated investor friendly comprehensive website with

International Portal.

(xi)

PublishExport Directory of Jharkhand and other related brochures, interactive CDs, etc. to

popularize Jharkhand’s products in the international market.

(xii)

Give Annual Awards to the deserving exporters of the State.

(xiii)

Organize District Level Export Awareness Campaign by involving the district level

Government functionaries like Deputy Commissioner, General Manager, DIC and others.

(xiv)

Organize product specific export seminars and buyer-seller meets, road shows, etc. in the

country and abroad.

(xv)

Organize training programmes for educating the local industries and entrepreneurs in the

interest of International Trade.

(xvi)

Participate in the national and international trade fairs to enable the industries of the State

to showcase their products for the national and overseas markets.

(xvii)

Conduct product area export potential studies and submit to the Government to focus

activities for export promotion.

(xviii) Conduct export awareness and export documentation training programmes for the

exporters of the State.

(xix)

Take all steps to promote exports from MSME sector with a special thrust on this sector.

A Board consisting of Secretaries of Finance, Industry, Transport and other related departments,

Director General&CEO / Regional Chairman of FIEO (ER) and other Export Promotion Councils as

members would be set up. The Board will meet once in six months to discuss and address various

policy level issues and provide suggestions to enhance exports from the State.

7.4. Involvement of FIEO

FIEO (Eastern Region) and FIEO chapter at Ranchi would be given the necessary support to provide

professional services in market intelligence, live trade enquiries and preliminary information for

prospective exporters.

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8. Scope and Coverage

Incentives under this policy shall be applicable to the establishments mentioned below:

(i) Export Oriented Units (EOUs) withexport of over 50% of their production.

(ii) Export House/Trading House and Star Export House / Star Trading Houseas defined by

DGFT, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

(iii) Proprietorial firm, Partnership firm, Cooperative Societies, Limited liability Companies

(LLP),Private

Limited

Company,

Limited

Company

and

Farmer

Producer

Organisation/Company (FPO/FPC).

Note: The products exported by the above-mentioned units should be manufactured and/or procured in

the State and the units should export over 50% of their production.

9. Infrastructure Support for Exports

9.1. Export Infrastructure

Sound physical Infrastructure with the availability of key utilities will attract investors. Further,

export infrastructure is key to supporting exporters in movement of goods and logistics of

shipment. Special emphasis will also be given to quality power and high-speed internet facility.

Additional and critical export related infrastructure will be developed with funds from the State

budget.

Related Government Departments/ Organizations would be mandated to reserve a certain

percentage of their annual budget for supporting critical projects coming under their purview. Since

development of infrastructure is the top priority on the State agenda, the agencies like FIEO,

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI), Confederation of Indian

Industry(CII), etc. shall be requested to identify appropriate infrastructure projects meant for export

development.

9.2. Increasing Railway Network

The State would prevail upon the Central Government for taking up new railway projects specially

to provide port connectivity from major business centers of the State. These rail network corridors

will provide an impetus for industrial growth across various export pockets. Railway sidings to

industrial corridors would also be provided for easy movement of goods.

9.3. Encouraging ICDs & CFCs

Inland Container Depots (ICDs) are important parts of the rail network for the movement of

containers. ICDs will be established at clusters. In view of the upcoming dedicated freight corridor

between Amritsar and Kolkata, one ICD will be established at the upcoming IMC in the State.

Container Freight Stations (CFSs) facilities are vital for the movement of export goods and these

facilities are not available currently in the State. Development of CFSs would be encouraged at

potential locations to help exporters, especially in MSME segments which generally ships small

quantities as they cannot utilize a full container load.

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9.4. Trade and Information Centre

State-of-the-art Trade and Information Centre like World Trade Centre equipped with all trade

related facilities for the display of goods, conduct of buyer-seller meets, etc. will be made available

to exporters. In addition to this, export information centers will be established at the fourJharkhand

Industrial Area Development Authorities (JIADA).

Recently foundation stone of the World Trade Center under the Trade Infrastructure for Export

Scheme(TIES) has been laid at Dhurwa, Ranchi. As envisaged, all the activities related to

international trade, especially export promotion will be conducted under one roof. The export of

agricultural and food products, textiles, Tasar silk products, engineering goods, etc will be

encouraged in the World Trade Center.

9.5. Common Facilities

Assistance will be provided for the establishment of Common Effluent Treatment Plants and other

technical facilities/ services on PPP basis.

9.6. Supply of Raw material and Fuel

The Jharkhand State Mineral Development Corporation (JSMDC) would be requested to supply raw

material and fuel (such as coal) to the exporting units on a priority basis. Coal being the most important

input to MSME exporters who are getting it through JSMDC shall be facilitated to ensure meeting their

quality and quantity demands. Any hurdle in raw material supply to MSME exporter will be taken with

due care. Any other source of fuel like coal bed methane or other fuel shall be coordinated to boost

exports.

9.7. Product Specific Parks

With a view to providing common services for certain thrust products for exportsof 50% of its

products, the state would establish product specific parks (PSP) in areas close to the

manufacturing centers of such identified products. Such parks may be set up in Food Processing,

Engineering and Auto component and value-added products of minerals which has potential for

exports.

9.8. Development of Testing and Research Laboratory

With a view to meet the increasing technical standards of products for exports, the State

Government would endeavor to increase awareness of standards and would also establish Testing

& Research facility in Jharkhand Government Mini Tool Rooms for certain thrust products.

9.9. Skill Development & Capacity Building

Skill development would be nurtured as a shortage of skilled workers is likely to impact the growth

in exports. The State would tackle the challenge of making available adequate, best suited and

readytoemploy skilled manpower to industry through proper synergy between industry and

academia.

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The state will encourage capacity building initiatives by industry associations and other

organizations for prospective exporters. The capacity of existing exporters would also need to be

built, to handle various crucial procedural aspects involved in export trade. Here also industry

associations and agencies would be encouraged by way of part funding of such capacity building

programmes.

10. Facilitating Business

Following measures will be taken to facilitate businesses to export goods & services from the state.

10.1.

Exporter's Card

Exporter's card shall be issued to the exporters of Jharkhand having good track records for early

passage of export consignment at check gates of the Government on a priority basis subject to the

condition that the provisions of rules, regulations, instructions, etc., issued by Government then

prevailing are not violated. The application form for Exporter’s card is given in Annexure-I.

The Exporter's Card shall be issued based on the following criteria:

(i) Export Oriented Units with export of over 50% of their production.

(ii) Export House/Trading House, Star Export House/ Star Trading House as defined by DGFT,

Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

(iii) EoU with Average Annual Export Turnover of INR. 50 lakhs or more in the last 3 years.

(iv)

The exporter should not have pending cases of Tax dues beyond 6 months other than

normal appeals.

(v) Has not been ever convicted under cases of Tax evasion or fraud.

(vi)

Prompt in payment of taxes by Self- Assessment.

(vii)

Prompt in depositing P.F. amounts.

The Exporter's Card would entitle the holder to minimum inspection and speedy clearance of all

proposals by all Departments of the State Government. For Example:

(i) Trucks carrying cargo of card holders would have minimum inspection at check post and

would not be detained.

(ii) Special Grievance Cell for Exporters’ Card Holders relating to all Departments.

(iii) Single Window Agency for all State Department for license/ permission/ compliance/

renewals etc.

(iv)

Issue of statutory forms on demand without rationing.

(v) Surprise visits by none other than jurisdiction assessing officer or else visits with prior

intimation only. A senior officer would verify the information received first.

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10.2.

Export Award

The Export Award will be distributed annually among the exporters of Jharkhand for their

outstanding export performance in the State in different product groups. The application for Export

Award is given in Annexure-II. The criteria of the scheme will be as follows:

10.2.1.

Best Exporter Award

Best Exporter’s Award along with a certificate of merit will be given to one exporter of the

State for highest export in terms of value during the year of consideration to be decided by

the Selection Committee from among the product group mentioned in para 3.0.

Provided that if more than one exporter has made an export of the same value then the

following factors will be taken into consideration for deciding the best exporter's award.

(i) Expansion into a new market

(ii) Launching of new products in the export market.

(iii) Conduct of market surveys, trade delegations sent abroad, participation in

International Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions and attending buyers-sellers meet.

(iv) Improvement made in quality and design, etc. including ISO-9000 Certification.

10.2.2.

Prizes/ Trophies/ Certificates

The prize/ trophy along with a certificate of merit will be awarded to the selected exporters

of each of the product groups. There shall be two prizes/ trophies in each product group,

one for Micro and Small Enterprise and another for all other categories of exporters. The

prizes will be given to the exporters showing outstanding export performance i.e.

registering a sustained growth in export with the minimum export of INR.50 lakhs in case of

MSME, INR.10 lakhs in case of micro and handicrafts sector and INR.10 Crore in case of

all other categories of exporters. For this purpose, the Free on Board (FOB) value of export

during the year of consideration i.e. award year and the preceding two years will only be

considered to decide the prizes/ trophies. While giving Export Award special focus shall be

on micro, small and non-traditional sectors.

10.2.3.

Certificate of Excellence

The certificate of excellence will be given to all exporters who have recorded a minimum

growth of 25% in terms of value during the year under consideration (Award year) over and

above the export made during the preceding year subject to minimum export of INR.50.00

lakh provided that an exporter gets a prize/ trophy as mentioned in Para (b) shall not be

given certificate of excellence.

10.2.4.

Excellence in Delivery Award

With a view to encouraging exporters to meet the delivery schedule, which is getting

compressed with “Just in Time” being the order of the day, Excellence in Delivery Award

may be given to exporters for real time delivery of export product. An award of INR. 50,000

may be given to the best exporter in a financial year from among those who have achieved

real time delivery of export products.

11. Fiscal Incentives

11.1.

Capital Interest subsidy for Goods Manufacturers

New Industrial export unitswhich have been established and manufacturing products in the

State of Jharkhand will be incentivized in form of reimbursement of the amount of interest at

the rate of 5% payable on loan taken by them for procurement of plant & machinery from

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Banks/Financial Institutions for a maximum period of 5 years. The maximum limit of the same

will be Rs.50 lakhs per unit in 5 years.

11.2.

Exemption from Electricity Duty

100% Electricity duty of Export Oriented Units (EOUs), IT and Bio-technology unit industries in

Special Economic Zone (SEZs) and Electronics Hardware Technology Parks will be

reimbursed after payment of Electricity Duty for a period of 10 years.

11.3.

Allotment of Land for Exporting Units

One of the key reasons for low investment in exporting sector has been the availability of land

or high cost of the same which deter a small manufacturer to start manufacturing. With a view

to meet the high export target, Government of Jharkhand will give priority to allotment of plot/

land to export oriented units (those committing to exports over 50% of their production) in the

industrial area. The present requirement of paying the total cost of land/ shed in Jharkhand

Industrial Area Authorities (JIADA) in one instalment will be changed to six half-yearly equal

instalments.

11.4.

Transport Subsidy for Shipment to Ports

Being a land locked state, Jharkhand does not have any port. It has to send export shipments

via rail/ road to any port in India, which increases the cost of transportation. To encourage

exports from the state, Transport Subsidy would be provided on the basis of costs incurred by

exporters for transporting the goods(manufactured/originated in Jharkhand) to the ports. The

amount of subsidy will not exceed Rs.20 Lakh during the financial year for an exporter. The

application for claim of transport subsidy is given in Annexure-IV.

11.5.

Export Development Assistance (EDA)

Presently Market Development Assistance (MDA) is provided by the Government of India to

exporters for market surveys, product development and participation in international trade fairs.



It shall focus on the small and medium manufacturing units that wish to enter export field

and small merchant exporters of the state.



This include among others, financial support for visit of Trade Delegation to other countries,

participation in International Trade Fairs/exhibition, market survey reports, publicity in

foreign media etc., initially an outlay of Rs.1.00 Crore per year will be provided.

MDA is not available to MSME exporters. The Government of Jharkhand will extend the Export

Development Assistance to MSMEs for participation in approved International Trade Fairs at

National, International, State Level, Buyer-Seller meet and for exploring new markets for exporters

organized by ITPO/EPCs/Commodity Boards etc. both in National and International level. The

scheme will be administered by the Directorate of Industries.

Scheme

Eligibility

Details

Foreign

Exhibition/

Trade Fairs*

(a) MSME Exporters

registered

with

concerned

DIC/

JAIDA

75% of Stall charges paid up to maximum of Rs. 4,00,000/-

for one fair/ exhibition. Air fare 75% by economy class, max.

up to Rs. 50,000/- per Two person per unit per annum.

(b) Women

Export

Entrepreneurs

registered

with

concerned

DIC/

JIADA

90% of Stall charges paid up to maximum of Rs. 4,50,000/-

for one fair/ exhibition. Air fare 90% by economy class, max.

up to Rs. 60,000/- per Two person per unit per annum.

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* Exporting organizations availing travel support from Government of India under similar scheme

shall not be eligible for the above-mentioned State Incentives.

An outlay of Rs. 2 Crores per year will be provided under this head on a First-Come-First-Serve

basis to the MSME sector. The application for Export Development Assistance should be

submitted at least 45 days before the fair/exhibition.

The application for participation and claim of refund of Export Development Assistance are given in

Annexure V and VI respectively.

11.6.

Assistance for Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet

International Buyers and Sellers meet at Ranchi will be organizedevery alternate year to boost

the exports of the state.

11.7.

Refund of Certification Charges

The State will refund expenses incurred for compulsory marking like Conformity European

(CE), etc. to the extent of 50 percent of expenses subject to a maximum of Rs. 2.00 Lakh per

unit per annum for eligible units. The application for claim of refund of certification charges is

given in Annexure- VII.

11.8.

Brand equity fund

A brand equity fund with an allocation of Rs.1.50 crore per year will be setup. This will be

aimed at building strong globally competitive brands for products manufactured /produce

originating from Jharkhand.

11.9.

Market Research fund

A market research fund with an allocation of Rs.1.50 crore per year will be setup to activate a

mechanism for providing live and timely market information on products and markets which will

help the SME exporters to enter the export market directly.

11.10.

Green Production & Management

A reimbursement up to 75% of the cost, subject to a limit of Rs. 3 lakhs, of Energy and Water

Audit conducted by the units shall be made to the eligible units.

11.11.

Reefer Vehicle

A reimbursement up to 50% subject to a limit of Rs. 30 Lakhs would be available for the

purchase of reefer /mobile pre-cooling vehicles.

11.12.

Establishment of Logistics Units

Logistics Units established as a part of export infrastructure like Warehouse, Inland Container

Depot (ICD), Container Freight Services (CFS), or Cold Chain Facility may avail incentives

under the JharkhandIndustrial Park and Logistics Policy 2022.

12. Miscellaneous

12.1.

The policy will come into operation from the date of issue of its notification in the official

gazette and shall remain in force for a period of 05 (five) years. Eligible Industrial units who have

received or getting benefit under any other policy of Govt. of Jharkhand or Govt. of India will be

eligible under this policy provided they could not get benefit for the same components under

different policy.

12.2. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing paragraphs of the Jharkhand ExportPolicy

2023, the State Government by issuance of notification in the official gazette may amend or

withdraw any of the provisions and / or schemes mentioned herein above.

12.3. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to provisions of this policy, the same shall be referred to the

State Government through PrincipalSecretary/Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of

Jharkhand and thereon the decision taken shall be final. If any discrepancy between the English

version and Hindi version of this policy arises then English version of the policy will be considered

as final.

Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Monday, 31^stJuly, 2023

Annexure-I

Application Form for Exporter’s Card

(To be submitted on letter head of the applicant)

1.1

Name and Address of the Unit

1.2

Constitution

Please strike out which are not applicable

Proprietary/Partnership Firm/Private

Limited/Public Limited Company/ Co-

operative Society

1.3

Name of the Business House/Group (If any)

2.1

Udhyog Aadhar/ Udyam registration/ Date of

Production(DoP)

2.2

IEC No.

2.3

Date of Incorporation/Commencement of Business

3.0

Business Address with Telephone/Telex No.

3.1

Registered Office

3.2

Administrative Office

3.3

Factory

3.4

Email Address/Web Site

4.0

Name of the Proprietor/Partners/Directors

(Please furnish for each person as per the

Appendix-A)

5.0

Brief Description of the Export Activity

5.1

Existing:

5.2

Proposed:

6.0

Export Performance (Last Three Years)

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Particulars

Last Year

Last but One Year

Last but Two Years

Turnover

Net Profit

Export to Other

Countries (in Rs FOB)

7.0

Whether your unit is EoUs with export of over 50%

of its production?

Yes/No

8.0

Ranking of your unit by DGFT, if any like Export

House/Star Export House/Trading House/Star

Trading House

9.0

Tax dues including P.F payment beyond 6 months

other than normal appeal if any

I/We certify that all information furnished by me/us is true and no criminal proceeding is pending in any

court against me/us.

Date:

Place:

Signature of Applicant (s)

Encl:

a) Audited Balance Sheets with Trade and Profit & Loss Account, for the last three years

b) Memorandum and Article of Association if any

c) Certificate of Commencement of Production

d) Personal details of Proprietor/Partners and Directors in Appendix A

e) Certificate of Chartered Accountant in Appendix B

Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Monday, 31^stJuly, 2023

Annexure-II

APPLICATION FOR EXPORT AWARD

(To be submitted on the letter head of Applicant)

Application for the Category: Best Exporter Award/ Excellence in Delivery Award

Name and Address of Firm

Udhyog Aadhar/ Udyam registration/ DoP

Constitution of Organization

(Please strike out which are not applicable)

Proprietary/Partnership Firm/Private

Limited/Public Limited Company/ Co-operative

Society

Year of Establishment

Name of Proprietor/Partners/Directors

(Please furnish for each person as per the

Annexure-A)

Mention Product Group as given in para 3.0

Whether your firm falling under the category

of the Micro/Small/Medium Industries

(If yes, please enclose proof for the same)

Proof of real time delivery of export products

in case applying under Excellence in Delivery

Award

Is the firm recognized Export House/Trading

House

10.

Export Performance

(Enclose certificate of Chartered Accountant

in Appendix B)

Year

Amount (in Rs FOB)

I/We certify that all information furnished by me/us is true and no criminal proceeding is pending in any

court against me/us.

Date:

Place:

Signature of Applicant (s)

Encl:

a) Personal details of Proprietor/Partners and Directors in Appendix A

b) Certificate of Chartered Accountant in Appendix B

Note:

An applicant can submit application for export award in more than one category but separate

application has to be submitted for each category.

Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Monday, 31^stJuly, 2023

Annexure-III

Application for Claim of Electricity Duty

(To be submitted on the letter head of the firm)

Name and Address of Firm

Udhyog Aadhar/ Udyam registration/ DoP

Constitution of Organization

(Please strike out which are not applicable)

Proprietary/Partnership

Firm/Private Limited/Public

Limited Company/ Co-operative

Society

Nature of Export Product

Consumer No.

Sanctioned Connected Load

Sanctioned Connected Demand

Details of Applicable Tariff

Amount of Duty Actual Duty Paid

10.

Whether Your Unit is EoU with export of over 50% of its

production?

(please attach proof for the same)

Yes/No

11.

Whether your Unit is located in SEZ?

Yes/No

12.

Whether your unit located in Electronics Hardware

Technology Park?

I_____________________Son/Daughter of Shri________________________________resident of

_____________________do hereby certify that the above particulars is true to best of my knowledge

and belief.

Place:

Date:

Signature__________________

Name_____________________

(Company/Firm Seal)

Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Monday, 31^stJuly, 2023

Annexure-IV

Application for reimbursement of Road/Rail Freight to Port

(To be submitted on the letter head of the applicant/firm)

The Director Industries,

Dept. of Industries,

Govt. of Jharkhand

Name and Address of Firm

Udhyog Aadhar/ Udyam registration/ DoP

Constitution of Organization

(Please strike out which are not applicable)

Proprietary/Partnership Firm/Private

Limited/Public Limited Company/ Co-

operative Society

Period of Claim

Name of the Finished Exported Product

Quantity of Exported Out

FOB value of Export

Distance of total road movement from place of

production to Port in km

Distance of total rail movement from place of

production of Port in km

10.

Whether subsidy for the claim period has been

claimed earlier?

11.0

Freight Incurred for Export of Products

11.1

Road Freight

11.2

Rail Freight

11.3

Total Freight Incurred

11.4

CA Certification on amount of total freight paid on

transport of export goods to port

11.5

Total Transport Subsidy Claimed

15.

Whether your firm falling under the category of

the Micro/Small/Medium Industries

(If yes, Please enclose proof for the same)

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a) I_____________________Son/Daughter

Shri

________________________________

resident of _____________________do hereby certify that the above particulars is based on

the books of accounts of the company/firm and is true to best of my knowledge and belief. In

case of the above proofs to be wrong, the entire amount of subsidy/concession paid will be

refunded in single installment.

b) Certified that the claim made under above does not contain any amount for internal movement

and cost of loading/unloading and handling of export goods.

c) Certified that subsidy claimed now, relates to period in respect of which subsidy has not been

claimed and or reimbursed by Govt. of Jharkhand or India in any manner.

d) I/we undertake to submit the Director of Industries the annual audited statement of accounts

and balance sheet of my/our firm within 9 months from the close of the year for the period of

disbursement is received by me/us.

Place:

Date:

Signature__________________

Name_____________________

(Company/Firm Stamp)

Encl:

a) CA Certification on total freight paid

b) Statement of documents in claim of transport subsidy

Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Monday, 31^stJuly, 2023

Annexure-V

Application Form for Export Development Assistance

(For Participation)

(To be submitted on the letter head of the Applicant/Firm)

The Director Industries,

Dept. of Industries,

Govt. of Jharkhand

Name and Address of Firm

Udhyog Aadhar/ Udyam registration/ DoP

Constitution of Organization

(Please strike out which are not applicable)

Proprietary/Partnership

Firm/Private Limited/Public

Limited Company/ Co-operative

Society

Year of Establishment

Field of Activity

Whether falling under the category of the

Micro/Small/Medium Industries

(If yes, please enclose proof for the same)

Turnover during the preceding financial year

(Enclose Balance Sheet and Profit& Loss Account)

Particulars of International Fair/Exhibition in which

participation is proposed

Organizer of the Proposed Fair/Exhibition

10.

Name and Designation of the person Participating in

Fair/Exhibition

(Please furnish for each person as per the Annexure-

10.1

For International Travel

10.1.1

Place and Country to be visited

10.1.2

Particulars of Visit

10.1.3

Date of proposed departure from India

10.1.4

Date of proposed arrival in India

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10.2

For National Travel

10.2.1

Place of Visit

10.2.2

Date of Departure for Fair/Exhibition

10.2.3

Date of Arrival from Fair/Exhibition

11.0

Details of Export Development Assistance Required

11.1

Amount of Stall Charges

11.2

Air Fare Charges

Details of earlier participations under this policy

during the current financial year

Details of total participations so far under this policy

I_____________________Son/Daughter of Shri________________________________resident of

_____________________do hereby certify that the above particulars is true to best of my knowledge

and belief.

Place:

Date:

Signature__________________

Name_____________________

(Company/Firm Stamp)

Encl:

a) Personal details of Proprietor/Partners and Directors in Appendix A

b) Audited Balance Sheets with Trade and Profit & Loss Account, for the last three years

c) Proof for Micro/Small/Medium industries

Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Monday, 31^stJuly, 2023

Annexure-VI

Application Form for Claim of Export Development Assistance

(To be submitted on the letter head of the Applicant/Firm)

The Director Industries,

Dept. of Industries, Govt. of Jharkhand

Name and Address of Firm

EDA Approval Letter No. and Date

Particulars of International Fair/Exhibition in

which participated

Proof of Participation in Fair/Exhibition

Name and Designation of the person

Participated in Fair/Exhibition

6.1

For International Travel

6.1.3

Date of actual departure from India

(Please attach self-certified photocopy of

passport duly highlighting date of departure)

6.1.4

Date of actual arrival in India

(Please attach self-certified photocopy of

passport duly highlighting date of arrival)

6.2

For National Travel

6.2.2

Date of actual Departure for Fair/Exhibition

6.2.3

Date of actual Arrival from Fair/Exhibition

7.0

Details of Export Development Assistance

Claimed

7.1

Amount of Stall Charges

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(Please attach original bill for Stall Charges)

7.2

Air Fare Charges

(Please attach original air ticket with boarding

pass)

7.3

Total amount claimed for reimbursement under

EDA

I_____________________Son/Daughter

Shri_______________________resident

_________________do hereby certify that the above particulars is based on the books of accounts of

the company/firm and is true to best of my knowledge and belief. In case of the above proofs to be

wrong, the entire amount of subsidy/concession paid will be refunded in single installment.

Place:

Date:

Encl:

Signature_________________________

Name_____________________

(Company/Firm Stamp)

a) Proof of Participation in Fair/Exhibition

b) Self-certified photocopy of passport duly highlighting date of departure (in case of international

travel)

c) Self-certified photocopy of passport duly highlighting date of arrival (in case of international travel)

d) Original bill for Stall Charges.

e) Original air ticket with boarding pass

Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Monday, 31^stJuly, 2023

Annexure-VII

Application for Refund of Certification Charges

(To be submitted on the letter head of applicant/firm)

The Director Industries,

Department of Industries,

Govt. of Jharkhand.

Name and Address of the Firm

Registration No.

Constitution of Organization

(Please strike out which are not

applicable)

Proprietary/Partnership Firm/Private

Limited/Public Limited Company/ Co-operative

Society

Year of Establishment

Name of Proprietor/Partners/Directors

(Please furnish for each person as per

the Annexure-A)

Is the firm recognized Export

House/Trading House

Export Performance

(Enclose certificate of Chartered

Accountant in Appendix B)

Year

Amount (in Rs

FOB)

Give Details of Certification

8.1

Type of Certification

8.2

Purpose for Certification with proof

8.3

Name and Address of Approved

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Certifying Agency

CA Certification of Expenditure made

exclusively for this certification

10.

Amount Claimed

I_____________________Son/Daughter of Shri________________________________resident of

_____________________do hereby certify that the above particulars is based on the books of

accounts of the company/firm and is true to best of my knowledge and belief. In case of the above

proofs to be wrong, the entire amount of subsidy/concession paid will be refunded in single installment.

Place:

Date:

Signature__________________

Name_____________________

(Company/Firm Stamp)

Encl:

a) Personal details of Proprietor/Partners and Directors in Appendix A

b) Certificate of Chartered Accountant in Appendix B

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Appendix A

BIO-DATA FORM

(Please use separate sheet for each person and submit on the letter of that person)

Full Name (Mr/Mrs.)

Name of the Father/Husband

Passport/PAN No. & Issuing Office

Address

Office

Tel No:

Residence

Experience

Years Employer

Designation

Functional Responsibility in the Unit

7.0

Details of Associate Concerns

7.1

Name(s) and Address(s) of Associate

Concern(s)

7.2

Activity of the Concern(s)

7.3

Functional Responsibility of that concern(s)

8.0

Any other relevant information

Place:

Date:

Signature

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Appendix B

STATEMENT OF EXPORT PERFORMANCE

(To be submitted on the letter head of Chartered Accountant)

This is to certify that M/s _______________________ has exported the following items and FOB value

of exports is as follows:

Items of Exports

(Please give brief about export items)

FOB Export in Rs. Lakhs

Last Year

Last but one

year

Last but two years

We_____________________________(Name

CA)

certify

that

the

export

made

M/s_____________________________(Name of Applicant) shown above has been checked with

books, furnished by them and found correct.

Place:

Date:

Signature

CA Membership No:____________

(Seal)

Notes:

a) The date of bill of lading constitutes date of shipment

b) In case of shipment sent on FOB basis, the proceeds realized by bank will be FOB value

c) In case of shipment sent by C&F, the proceeds realized by bank less actual Ocean freight will

be FOB value for C&F.

d) In case of shipment sent by C&F, the proceeds realised by bank less actual freight (Air/Sea)

and actual insurance will be FOB value.

Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary), Monday, 31^stJuly, 2023

Appendix- C

CA Certificate on Transport Freight Paid

(To be submitted on the letter head of auditor)

I/we certify that M/s__________________________ has exported following items through port and in

the process of export, the firm incurred following expenditure on transport of finished export goods

through road/rail.

Statement of freight paid from _____________(date) to________________ (date) for export of finished

products of the units from _____________________ (location of firm) to port.

Date of

Dispatch

Name of

Export

Products

Name of

the ship

and

voyage

No.

Bill of

lading

No. and

date

Quantity

dispatch

Port of

unloading

Road

Freight

Paid

Rail

Freight

Paid

Total

Freight

Paid

Total

This certified that I /we have examined the above statement of M/s _______________________ which

are in agreement with the books of accounts of the firm as produced before me/us and certify that the

aforesaid information is to the best of my/our information and according to the explanation given to

me/us have been found to be correct and certified to be true.

I /we also certify that the aforesaid expenditure/items have been duly paid for and no credit raised their

against in the books of the firm.

I /we further, certify that the finish products exported out of Jharkhand were solely produced by the firm

and such export was essential for smooth running of the firm. The above mentioned export does not

include the normal export of the firm, the normal export means which has no relation with production.

Place:

Date:

Signature

CA Membership No:____________

(Seal)

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Appendix D

Statement of Documents in Claim of Transport Subsidy

(To be submitted on the letter head of the firm)

Sl.

No.

Bill of lading No.

and date

Money

Receipt No.

and Date

Rail Freight

Receipt No.

and Date

Rail Freight

Paid

Bill and

Money

receipt for

road freight

Road

Freight

Paid

Summary:

Rail Freight Paid

Rs__________

Road Freight Paid

Rs__________

Total Freight Paid

Rs__________

Place:

Date:

Signature of Applicant

Name: ____________________

Firm/Company Seal

Note: Attach all original bills of transport subsidy claimed.

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