Rajasthan Extraordinary Gazette, Part Part 1 (B), 22 June 2026

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भाग-1(ख)

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Industries and Commerce (Group-1) Department

Notification

Jaipur, May 23, 2026

No.: F.6(2)Industries/I/ 2026 :-The Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan hereby notifies the Scheme for Implementation of Integrated CETPs under Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) in RIICO Industrial Areas will come into effect with the date of its publication in the Gazette.

1. Introduction

India's industrial expansion has accelerated the growth of manufacturing clusters, driving economic development while simultaneously increasing the volume and complexity of wastewater generated by various industrial processes. Managing this wastewater effectively is critical for safeguarding natural water bodies, meeting regulatory requirements, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of industrial operations. In this context, Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) play a pivotal role by providing a centralized system for the treatment of effluents generated from multiple industrial units within a cluster.

Rajasthan is a major hub for textile processing industries, with key clusters such as Sanganer's hand-block printing, the tie-and-dye centres of Jodhpur and Jaipur, dyeing and printing industries of Pali, Balotra, Bhilwara and Bikaner's food and agro-processing units. Wastewater from these clusters is managed through individual ETPs and cluster-level CETPs. However, most CETPs lack recycling systems, limiting water reuse, and the majority provide only secondary-level treatment, with only a few equipped for advanced processes.

Under this scheme, setting up new CETPs with zero liquid discharge under HAM model world be supported. A corpus fund has been created, which will be equally funded by the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) and the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB). This fund may be expanded in future years based on need assessments and consultations with the contributing bodies. The scheme primarily provides one-time grants for establishing CETPs in RIICOIndustrial Areas.

The scheme integrates the entire process for establishing CETPs in RIICO Industrial areas on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) ensuring zero liquid discharge in the treatment process.This approach ensures a comprehensive environmental management strategy covering liquid industrial waste, facilitating improved compliance with environmental norms and fostering sustainable industrial wastewater management practices. This initiative reflects the state's commitment for improving infrastructure and environmental safeguards in industrial clusters.

2963 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, जनू 22, 2026 भाग 1(ख) The proposed intervention covers:Old and New RIICO Industrial area do not have CETPs and requires CETPs to be set up. 2. Implementing Agency

Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the beneficiary industries operating in RIICO industrial areas. 3. Operative Period of the Scheme

The scheme shall come into effect from the date of its notification in the official Gazette and will remain in force up to March 31, 2029.

4. Funding under the Scheme

4.1Funding Pattern for New CETPs Under this scheme, funding will be provided for establishment of new CETPs in Rajasthan.

4.2Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) HAM is a variation of the DBOT-Annuity model, incorporating a milestone-based payment mechanism during construction as found in EPC contracts, although this payment covers only the partial cost of construction. HAM rebalances the financial risks between government and the Executing Agency. For implementation and subsequently to ensure the effective O&M of project, Government through RIICO and RSPCB will share the financial risk by infusing a part of the project cost during the construction period and further part amount (in form of annuity) during operation and maintenance period post completion of construction of CETPs.No interest shall be payable on the outstanding capex.

This will involve the government grant to the Executing Agency both during the construction period as well as grant in equal instalment during the concession period, spanning over 20 years. Further, SPV shall also be contributing to the Executing agency both during the construction period as well as during the concession period, spanning over 20 years.

The payments will sufficiently cover the expenses incurred by the Executing Agency. The Executing Agency will take the responsibility for the project's design, construction, funding, and operation throughout the concession period. Upon the expiration of the concession period, the project's ownership will be handed to the SPV.

Highlights of HAM model are as follows:

• The Executing Agency for the project is chosen through a bidding procedure that is both open and competitive.

• Life Cycle Cost serves as the single bid parameter. • The Executing Agency is responsible for ensuring that the project is maintained until the conclusion of the concession period.

• The concession period encompasses both the duration of construction and a fixed period of 20 years for operations.

4.3 Scheme for establishment of Integrated CETPs • For the purpose of availing grant/ assistance under this scheme, the project cost shall be arrived by considering ₹18 crore per MLD(i.e. 18 crore x capacity of CETP in MLD) or the cost of project proposed by the SPV, whichever is lower.

cost with a capping of Rs. 150 crore per project.

• Any project cost exceeding the approved grant amount will be borne by the SPVs of beneficiary industries.

• Financial Assistance will be released in equal proportion by RIICO and RSPCB (i.e.

Maximum 80% of the approved cost for the purpose of grant).

o During the construction/execution phasei.e. 2 years,60% of the approved project cost will be paid with respect to the physical progress.The grant will be released on pro-rata basis in 3 instalments of 20% each.

o 20% of the approved project costwill be paidover20 Years.

• Contribution of SPVs of beneficiaries (20%)

o During the construction/execution phase 10% of the approved project cost for the proposed grant has to be borne upfront by the SPV. Letter of Approval of the Scheme is subject to deposition of Bank guarantee of 3% of project cost by SPV. (the BG will be adjusted in the upfront 10% contribution of the SPV). o In case, project requires more fund than permitted under the scheme, same shall be arranged by operator/SPV.

4.4 O&M Cost:

The Operation and Maintenance cost will be paid by user (CETP beneficiary industries) and will include expenditure towards routine O&M, chemical charges, consumable and electricity charges etc. The O&M cost to be collected by the SPV of beneficiary industries.

4.5Revenue Model

CETP plant shall be established on revenue generating model. The SPV shall recover user charges from the beneficiary industries.

5. Following Broad categories of project will qualify for funding under the scheme:

• The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the beneficiary industries must have sufficient land area with proper title.

• New CETPs which propose to set up with ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) facility for recycling/ reuse of treated water by member units, including installation of RO and reject management facilities.

• Introduction of advance technology to improve effluent quality/reduce sludge quantity.

6. Financial assistance under the scheme shall not be available for the following (Negative List)

a) For procurement of land for the project b) For meeting recurring or operation and maintenance cost c) Any liability towards time and cost over runs d) Retrospective funding e) Preliminary and pre-operative expenses f) Consultancy services g) CETPs which have not formed SPVs as per the guidelines issued by the State Board. h) Any CETPs for which funding has been approved under the IPDS Scheme of Ministry of Textiles, Gol,Amended scheme for the establishment of Integrated CETPs and2965 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, जनू 22, 2026 भाग 1(ख) upgradation of existing CETPs notified by Industries and Commerce (Group-I) Department Government of Rajasthan vide Letter No.: F.6 Industries/1/2020 Dated 07.07.2023 or its subsequent amendments and any other scheme. i) CETPs proposed to be established by Private Industrial Parks/Estates.

7. Pre requisites before filing application for financial assistance under the Scheme

a) Application to be filed only by SPV of beneficiary industries registered under Company Act.

b) Submission of DPR through Project Management Agencies (PMA) as per the checklist. c) Land is in undisputed possession of SPV and converted for the purpose of setting up of CETP.

d) Environment Clearance from competent authority has been obtained (if required).

8. The roles and responsibilities of Project Management Agency (PMA) will include the following:

a) Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and getting the same vetted by the Technical Evaluation Committee.

b) Assist the SPV in selection of agencies for preparation of bid documents and procurement procedure to appoint various contractors.

c) Monitor the implementation of the project and submit periodical progress reports to RSPCB and RIICO.

d) Ensure timely completion of project and Assist the SPV in achieving financial closure. PMA will be permitted to work as a contractor in the implementation of the project and also act as the O&M agency after execution. However, the expert/institution which has evaluated the DPR as part of the TEC cannot be appointed as PMA.

e) The project report shall have the provision of 3-5% as administrative expenses for hiring of PMA. These expenses shall be borne by SPV.

For the purpose of this scheme, any agency/institution recognized by MoEF& CC or Ministry of Textile (MoT), Government of India, or by the state Government for the purpose shall be engaged as Project Management Agency by the SPV. The SPV will ensure that DPR is prepared as per the prescribed checklist annexed with the guidelines. TEC will not accept incomplete DPR which are not as per the Check list.

9. Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC)

Projects received for financial assistance will be evaluated for its technical/financial feasibility and its practical utility by the Technical Evaluation Committee comprising the following members:

i. Commissioner Industries and Commerce – Chairman ii. Chief Environmental Engineer (RSPCB) – Member iii. Nominee of Department of Environment, GoR – Member iv. GM (E.M.), RIICO – Member v. Concerned Regional Officer, RSPCB – Member vi. Concerned General Manager, DICC – Member vii. Concerned Unit Head, RIICO – Member viii. Additional/Joint Commissioner Industries and Commerce – Member Secretary भाग 1(ख) राजस्थान राज-पत्र, जनू 22, 2026 2966 TEC may invite any other expert as special invitee, if required Members/Institutions recognized/empanelled by MoEF& CC or Ministry of Textile (MoT), Government of India or by the state Government for the purpose will be engaged by the SPV who will evaluate the DPR and present to TEC. The Expert Member/Institution will also assist the TEC during disbursement of funds. In case an expert member/ agency is involved in the evaluation process, SPV shall pay a fees in form of level.

10. State Level Approval Committee (SLAC)

Projects forwarded by TEC will be examined and approved by State Level Approval Committee. The SLAC will consist of the following:

1. Chief Secretary - Chairman 2. Addl. Chief Secretary/Pr. Secretary (Industries & Commerce)-Member 3. Addl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary (Finance) - Member 4. Addl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary (Environment) - Member 5. Managing Director (RIICO) - Member 6. Member Secretary (RSPCB)Member 7. Commissioner Industries and Commerce- Member Secretary

Besides the above, the SLAC may invite concerned SPV or any other technical expert/government official as special invitee depending on the need.

11. Timelines for project approvals/appraisals

• Evaluation of the Project by TEC and forwarding its recommendations to the SLAC- 30 days after receipt of the complete proposal as per the check list from the SPV. • Approval of the project by SLAC Within 30 days after receipt of evaluation report from TEC.

12. Minimum Eligibility Criteria for the Bidders:

• After final approval of the project, the SPV will call for the bids. To ensure that only reputed and qualified agencies take part in the bidding process, following minimum eligibility criteria is laid down for the bidders.

• The agency should have minimum experience of 5 years in Design, Engineering, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of CETPs of similar types for which bids are being invited.

• It should have completed minimum 3 similar project of at least 50% capacity at the time of publication of the bid.

• Any experience in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of CETPs will be desirable. • Average turnover of the agency for past three years should be equal to bid estimated.

cost for the project for which bids are being invited.

• It should be a limited company/firm Registered in India. • The bidder should not have any history or on-going litigation/blacklisted for bidding by any entity (Private or Government).

13. Project Monitoring during Implementation of the Project:

SPV will be responsible for timely implementation of the project. It will file monthly progress report in the format prescribed by the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC), Concerned Regional Officer. RSPCB and Unit Head, RIICO and GM, DIC will jointly2967 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, जनू 22, 2026 भाग 1(ख) inspect the CETP to physically assess the progress of implementation every quarter. SLAC will also review the progress from time to time.

14. Submission of Utilization Certificate:

SPV will submit Utilization Certificate (UC) in the prescribed format before release of the next instalment. The Industries (Group-1) Department shall be the Administrative Department of the Scheme. This bears the approval of Finance Department vide ID No. 162600855 dated 08.05.2026.

By order of the Governor,

Mahipal Kumar, Deputy Secretary to the Government.

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