Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)

संशोधित प्रौद्योगिकी उन्नयन निधि योजना

Ministry of Textiles

💰 Benefit: 5–6% interest reimbursement + 10% capital subsidy for textile machinery upgradation

iAbout This Scheme

ATUFS (formerly TUFS) provides credit-linked capital subsidy for technology upgradation in the textile and jute sector. Launched in 1999 as TUFS and restructured as ATUFS in 2015, it offers a 15% capital subsidy (25% for garmenting and technical textiles) on loans for purchase of specified machinery.

🎁Key Benefits

Capital investment subsidy of 15% (25% for garmenting/technical textiles)
One-time subsidy on term loans from SIDBI or scheduled banks
Covers weaving, processing, garmenting, technical textiles, jute sectors
Subsidy channelled through lending institution after disbursement
No collateral requirement for subsidy component
Technology upgradation leads to quality improvement and exports

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Textile and jute sector units — small, medium, and large
2
Existing units upgrading technology and new units with eligible machinery
3
Must avail term loan from approved financial institutions

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📝How to Apply

Apply Online

Apply through ATUFSonline.com portal.

Bank Loan

Avail term loan for eligible machinery from participating lender.

Subsidy Release

Textile commissioner releases subsidy to bank account.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Which industries are covered under TUFS?

Textile and jute industries including cotton/manmade/silk/wool spinning, weaving, processing, garment making, and technical textiles are covered. Machinery must be from the approved list on the Ministry of Textiles website.

What is the capital subsidy under TUFS?

Under Revised TUFS (RTUFS), 15% capital subsidy is available for powerlooms and 10% for other textile units on cost of new machinery (subject to caps).

Required Documents

UDYAM/business registration
Project DPR
Loan sanction letter
Machinery invoice

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

UDYAM/business registration

Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

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