To accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient technologies among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Ministry of Power has launched a landmark initiative — ADEETIE (Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries and Establishments). With an outlay of ₹1,000 crore, the scheme is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and is a major step towards India’s low-carbon economy.
- Launch Date: July 15, 2025
- Budget: ₹1,000 crore
- Implementation Period: FY 2025–26 to 2027–28
- Official Portal: adeetie.beeindia.gov.in
What Does ADEETIE Offer?
- Interest Subvention on Loans:
- 5% for Micro & Small Enterprises
- 3% for Medium Enterprises
- Financial + Technical Assistance for deploying energy-efficient technologies
- Coverage of 14 energy-intensive sectors across 60 industrial clusters (with 100 more clusters to follow in Phase 2)
How Interest Subvention Works – With an Example:
Let’s say a Small Enterprise in textiles borrows ₹20 lakh for an energy-efficient dyeing machine:
- Standard bank interest rate: 10%
- ADEETIE subvention: 5%
- Effective interest paid: Only 5%
Savings: ₹1 lakh/year in interest (5% of ₹20 lakh), for the applicable tenure. That’s significant cost relief for MSMEs investing in energy efficiency.
Who Can Apply?
- Must be a registered MSME
- Operates in one of the 14 covered sectors
- Located within any of the 60 eligible industrial clusters under Phase 1
Note: Additional 100 clusters will be included in Phase 2 — but early participation offers faster approval and first-mover advantage.
Eligible Sectors & Industrial Clusters (Phase 1)
| Sector | Clusters Covered |
| Brass | Jagadhri, Jamnagar, Moradabad, Salem, Bangalore |
| Bricks | Begusarai, Indore, Nagpur, Tripura |
| Ceramics | Morbi, Vapi, Thangadh, Khurja |
| Chemical | Ankleshwar, Panoli, Jamshedpur, Karnal, Thane |
| Fisheries | Kochi, Bhubaneshwar, West Godavari |
| Food Processing | Ludhiana, Pune, Ganjam, Nayagarh, Kaithal |
| Forging | Bangalore, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Ludhiana |
| Foundry | Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Batala, Howrah, Rajkot, Belgaum, Coimbatore |
| Glass & Refractory | Ambala, Chirkhunda, Godavari (East/West), Firozabad |
| Leather | Kanpur, Kolkata, Pallavaram, Jalandhar |
| Paper | Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Kashipur, Vapi, Coimbatore, Erode |
| Pharma | Ahmedabad, Baddi, Medak, Margaon, Bidar |
| Steel Re-Rolling | Mandi Gobindgarh, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Jalna, Raipur |
| Textile | Ludhiana, Surat, Tirupur, Solapur, Panipat |
Disclaimer:
The sector and cluster names used in the eligibility table are taken directly from the official ADEETIE portal’s “First 60 Clusters” list, as published by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). State names have been excluded for clarity. For the most updated and complete list of eligible industrial clusters, including upcoming additions, please visit the ADEETIE Portal.
Sample Energy-Efficient Projects by Sector (Source: Energy-Efficient Technologies (BEE Portal)
| Sector | Project | Energy Savings | Payback | Investment (Capex) |
| Brass | IGBT induction / NG furnace | 10–15% | 1–2 years | ₹20–40 lakh |
| Forging | VFD & combustion air tuning | 20–40% | 8–15 months | ₹5–12 lakh |
| Foundry | Waste Heat Recovery + motor optimization | 15–25% | 10–18 months | ₹7–15 lakh |
| Pharma | Cooling tower filtration + mist cooling | 10–20% | 12–18 months | ₹5–8 lakh |
Need help choosing the right project? BEE-certified energy auditors and consultants can help evaluate your unit and assist in documentation.
Why Apply Now?
- Only 60 clusters are covered in the initial phase — if you’re in one of them, don’t delay.
- More clusters are coming, but early applicants may get faster approvals and avoid processing delays.
- With rising energy costs and regulatory compliance, energy efficiency pays off quickly — both financially and operationally.
Coming Up Next:
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll walk you through:
- How to apply via the ADEETIE portal
- What documents are needed
In Summary:
ADEETIE offers a compelling opportunity for MSMEs to save energy, reduce costs, and become future-ready. If your enterprise operates in one of the approved clusters, the best time to act is now.