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The Incentive Scheme is implemented through a three-stage, time-bound process to ensure transparency, objective evaluation, and timely disbursement of incentives.
Three Stages of the Scheme
Stage I – Application Stage
Stage I – Application Stage
Submission of application and preliminary scrutiny on the online portal.
Stage II – Eligibility Stage
Stage II – Eligibility Stage
Detailed evaluation of the project for technical, financial, capacity, and compliance eligibility.
Stage III – Disbursement Stage
Stage III – Disbursement Stage
Submission, verification, approval, and release of eligible incentives linked to milestones.
Detailed Steps & Timelines
Stage I – Application Stage
Step 1: Online Application Submission
- Applicant registers on the Ministry of Mines portal under NCMM → Incentive Scheme
- Online application form submitted with required documents
- Application fee paid:
- ₹20,000 – Group A
- ₹10,000 – Group B
- Limited window provided for editing the application
Step 2: PMA
- Applicant registers on the Ministry of Mines JNARDDC portal under NCMM → Incentive Scheme
- Online application form submitted with required documents
- Application fee paid:
- ₹20,000 – Group A
- ₹10,000 – Group B
- Limited window provided for editing the application
Stage II – Eligibility Stage
Step 3: Submission of Eligibility Documents
- Applicant submits all prescribed documents required for eligibility evaluation
Step 4: Detailed Evaluation by PMA
- Technical, financial, capacity, and regulatory compliance assessment
- Clarifications or additional information may be sought, if required
Step 5: Review & Approval by Executive Committee (EC)
- PMA places evaluated cases before the Executive Committee
- EC approves, modifies, or rejects the application
- Eligibility Letter issued to approved applicants
Stage III – Disbursement Stage
Step 6: Commencement of Commercial Production
- Applicant establishes the project and commences commercial production
- Capacity and production certified by Chartered Engineer and Statutory Auditor
Step 7: Submission of Incentive Claims
- Applicant submits Capex and/or Opex incentive claims through the portal
- Claims supported by statutory auditor certificates and compliance documents
Step 8: Verification of Claims (PMA)
- PMA verifies investment, production, sales, capacity utilisation, and compliance
- Verified claims placed before the Executive Committee
Step 9: Approval & Disbursement of Incentives
- Incentives approved by the Executive Committee
- Capex incentive is released in two tranches:
- 50% on commencement of production
- 50% linked to cumulative capacity utilisation milestone
- Opex incentive (if opted) is released based on incremental sales milestones
- Disbursement follows milestone-based and first-come-first-serve principles
