Odisha is in a unique position to support investments in Biotechnology sector considering some of its unique competitive advantages as listed below:
The State has been blessed with rich Bio-diversity. The State has a long coastline covering 480 Kms. Chilka lake- the largest brackish water lake in Asia has a unique ecosystem. Koraput district of southern Odisha has been identified by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of UN as Global Agricultural Heritage site which is among only other three sites in the world.
The State also boasts of high intellectual capital and resources required for establishment and growth of knowledge-based industries in the State. The Capital city Bhubaneswar has many premier academic and research institutions such as AIIMS, IIT, ILS, NISER, etc. The highly skilled manpower coming out of these institutions can be harnessed to establish Biotechnology industries in the State.
Government of Odisha is establishing a Bio-tech park over about sixty acres of land on the outskirts of the Capital city of Bhubaneswar. Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), a State PSU has signed a lease cum- Development Agreement with Bharat Bio-Tech International Limited (BBIL), a Hyderabad based farm to develop the 1st Bio-tech Park in the State. The Park will also have a Biotech Incubator spread over 10 acres.
To support growth of Bio-technology based industries in Odisha, the Department of Science & Technology announced the Odisha Bio-technology Policy in 2016. Bio-technology is recognised as a priority sector under Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR-2015). The policy provides numerous incentives for priority industry. The State also has an excellent MSME Development Policy and a Start up Policy. The fiscal, non-fiscal incentives and any other support measures available under IPR 2015, MSME Development Policy & Start up Policy, shall be available to units under the Biotechnology Sector
Land at subsidised rates as per the Industrial Policy 2015:
Applicable for all industries
25% subsidy on cost of land:
Applicable for Anchor Industrial Units, i.e. for investments by lead investors in a park or cluster which would promote and further facilitate investment in the park or cluster
Exemption from payment of premium, leviable under OLR Act.1960 (Change of land-use charges):
100% up to 100 acres and 50% for balance area
Fixed Capital Rebate
Capital grant to support Quality Infrastructure in Industrial parks/clusters:
50% of the infrastructure cost with a ceiling of INR 10 crores per green field industrial park/cluster
50% of total cost with a ceiling of INR 5 crores for up gradation of brown field clusters
For MSMEs:
@ 25% subsidy:
For Micro & Small up to INR 1 crore
@ 30% subsidy:
For Micro & Small up to INR 1.25 crores owned by SC, ST, Differently abled, women or technical entrepreneur
Additional 5%:
For MSMEs unit in industrially backward districts including KBK or Up to INR 10 lakhs for units engaged in recycling of E-waste, Hospital waste, Construction & demolition waste
Stamp Duty Exemption
100% Exemption:
With respect to land allotted by the Government to IDCO or Govt/IDCO to Private Industrial Estate Developers or when transfer of land/shed by Govt, IDCO and Private Industrial Estate developer to industrial units.
On Loan agreements, credit deeds, mortgages and hypothecation deeds executed by the Industrial Units in favour of Banks or Financial Institutions
SGST Reimbursement
100% SGST reimbursement:
For a period of 7 years, to a maximum of 200% of cost of plant and machinery
For New Pioneer units for a duration of 9 years, to a maximum of 200% of cost of plant and machinery
For Anchor units for a duration of 9 years, to a maximum of 200% of cost of plant and machinery
This provision will be notified by government soon.
Skill Development/ Training Incentive
Reimbursement of training cost up to INR 1750 – INR 4000 per person:
For every person newly trained or undergoing skill upgradation for a period of three years, based on employment and investment with minimum investment of INR 100 crores in a forward district with employment for 100 workers and INR 50 crores in backward district with employment of 75 workers.
50% of skill upgradation or training for local manpower:
For MSMEs: Up to INR 3000 per person for maximum 10 persons in micro and 20 persons in Small and Medium enterprises. Additional INR 1000 per women trained
Interest Cost Subvention
5% per annum on term loan:
For a period of five years, to a maximum of INR 1 crore
Power Tariff Rebate
Reimbursement of INR 0.25 – 1.25 per unit:
For a period of 5 years, based on employment and investment with minimum investment of INR 100 crores in a forward district with employment for 100 workers and INR 50 crores in backward district with employment of 75 workers
Electricity Duty Rebate
100% Exemption:
For a contract demand of 5 MVA for 5 years
Employment Generation Incentive
@ 100% Reimbursement of Employment Cost Subsidy (ESI/ESF):
For 3 years for displaced employees and for 5 years for disabled employees