Industry and Commerce
Introduction
The District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC) under Industries, Commerce and Public Enterpriese Deptt. Govt. of Assam, serves as a key government body supporting local entrepreneurship, development of Micro,Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) and industrial development in the district.
DICC Lakhimpur provides a range of services to promote industrial and commercial growth in the region, including:
Entrepreneurship Development: Organizing training programs and workshops to nurture entrepreneurial skills.
Financial Assistance: Facilitating access to government schemes, subsidies, and loans for businesses .
Infrastructure Support: Assisting in the development of industrial areas and providing necessary facilities.
Market Promotion : Helping local industries in marketing their products through exhibitions and trade fairs.
Our History
The District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC) Lakhimpur was established in March,1982 to facilitate industrial development in the district.
Our Mandate
(i)Promotion of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs):
(ii)Encouraging the establishment and growth of MSMEs by providing necessary support and guidance.
(iii)Assisting entrepreneurs in navigating regulatory requirements and accessing incentives.
(iv)Implementation of Government Schemes:
(v)Acting as the nodal agency for various central and state government schemes aimed at industrial development.
Key Programme and Schemes
Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP):
PMEGP is a central sector, credit linked subsidy programme under Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise department,Govt. of India and launched in 2008.
It aims at generation of employment through setting up of micro units
Maximum Project cost admissible for units in Manufacturing Sector is Rs.50 Lakh and Service Sector is Rs.20 Lakh
Subsidy admissible, Urban area-25% and Rural area-35% of total project cost.
Owner contribution 5% of project cost
.
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme:
PMFME is a centrally sponsored scheme under Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) , credit linked subsidy programme of Govt. of India and launched in 2020.
It aims to support Micro enterprises in food processing sector
Rate of subsidy 35% of eligible project cost(max. 10 lakhs).
Owner contribution 10% of project cost
CMAAA:
The “Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan” is a visionary initiative of Hon’ble Chief Minister to create entrepreneurship oriented ecosystem in the state of Assam.
SL | Educational Qualification | Quantum of subsidy | Quantum of Interest Free Loan | Total Financial Assistance |
1 | For General Categories: Minimum qualification matriculate, For candidate belonging to SC/ST/OBC: up to class 10, General Degree holders, ITI, Polytechnic, Diploma in other Technical courses, Post Graduates from Recognized Universities/ Institutes
| Rs 50,000 in first year Rs 50,000 in the 2nd year after third party verification
| Rs 50,000 in first year Rs 50,000 in the 2nd year after third party verification
| Rs 2 Lakh
|
2 | Degree Holders in Professional courses like Engineering, MBBS, BDS, Veterinary, Fisheries, Agriculture etc.
| Rs 1,25,000 in first year Rs 1,25,000 in the 2nd year after third party verification.
| Rs 1,25,000 in first year Rs 1,25,000 in the 2nd year after third party verification.
| Rs 5 Lakh
|
PM Vishwakarma:
A Central Govt. scheme to support Artisans& Crafts people engaged in 18 nos. of trade and was launched in September, 2023.
Skill Up gradation training
Toolkit incentives of Rs. 15,000/(through e-voucher)
Loans up to Rs. 1,00,000/- (1st tranche)
Rs. 2,00,000/- (2nd tranche)
With fixed interest rate 5%
Industrial and Commercial infrastructure
IID, Bandardewa
Industrial Growth Centre, Lilabari
Industrial Estate, Rajbari, Bihpuria
Block level Industrial Infrastructure Centre, Bihpuria
Commercial Estate, Bongalmora
Block Level Industrial Infrastructure Centre, Telahi
Model Commercial Centre, Khelmati, North Lakhimpur
Commercial Complex, North Lakhimpur
Achievements
Scheme | FY | No of Loan Disbursed | Subsidy Amount (in Lakhs) |
PMEGP | 2024-25 | 116 | 316.04 |
2023-24 | 83 | 239.75 | |
PMFME | 2024-25 | 82 | 66.8
|
2023-24 | 32 | 92.3
|
Contact Details
Mr. Kritartha Sankar Sarmah
Functional Manager cum General Manager(i/c)
District Industries & Commerce Centre, Lakhimpur
Contact No: 9706288842
E-mail: dicc.lakhimpur@assam.gov,in
Mr. Hirak Jyoti Kalita
Assistant Manager,
District Industries & Commerce Centre, Lakhimpur
Contact No: 9127447199
E-mail: dicc.lakhimpur@assam.gov,in
