Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 7 |
European Union: Denmark |
2016 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Fisheries: Aquatic Fauna and Flora |
Environment related objective
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To encourage rehabilitation of inland waters, enhancement of environment in the framework of the Natura 2000 network and restocking based on a EU legal act
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries: Aquatic Fauna and Flora
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The rehabilitation of inland waters, enhancement of environment in the framework of the Natura 2000 network and restocking based on a EU legal act
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2012 - 2013
Duration of the subsidy: 2007 - 2013
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 |
European Union: Estonia |
2016 |
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Tax concessions |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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To reduce pollution by encouraging voluntary environmental protection investments
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environmental Aid: Substitution of the Pollution Charge
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Companies that substitute their obligation to pay the pollution charge by investments in environmental protection
According to the Environmental Charges Act companies have to pay a charge for the release of pollutants or waste into the environment. According to Article 48 of the Environmental Charges Act, the obligation to pay the pollution charge can be substituted by investments if:
- the polluter implements measures, which ensure the reduction of pollutants over the course of 3 years by not less than 15% in comparison with the last accounting period prior to the implementation of such measures;
- in case of hazardous waste, the eliminator of such waste implements over the course of 3 years measures, which allow the former hazardous waste to be treated as non-hazardous waste;
- in case of hazardous waste, which technically cannot be recycled, the eliminator of the waste builds a waste disposal site for such waste over the course of 3 years.
The extent to which the pollution charge is substituted shall not exceed the cost of the environmental protection measures.
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Type of measure
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Pollution charge substitution with investments in environmental protection
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Duration of support for applicant is up to 3 years, the program was valid till 31 December 2013. A new program started from 2014, valid till 2020.
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Keywords
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Pollution
Environment
Waste
Hazardous
Recycle
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 |
European Union: Estonia |
2016 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing |
Environmental Aid: Environmental Programme |
Environment related objective
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To preserve the stability of environment, focusing on, inter alia, renewable and alternative energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environmental Aid: Environmental Programme
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In case of Environmental Investment Centre the subsidy is provided to applicant's projects, which meet the criteria of Environmental Investment Centres measure "Wider use of renewable energy sources for energy production" (Regulation of the Minister No 14 and 42) and national environmental programmes inter alia for demolition of old buildings and the conversion of boiler houses to renewable energy. Rural municipality government of Mäetaguse co-financed its boiler house to renewable energy.
In case of the Regulation of Minister Economic Affairs and Communications No 85, the subsidy is provided in the frames of green investment scheme to invest in plants using wind energy to produce electricity. The maximum amount of grant is 20 Mio EUR, up to 80 per cent of eligible costs can be supported.
Subsidies for promotion of forests are granted in accordance with the relevant conditions of Private Forest Centre Foundation.
In case of the Regulation of Minister Economic Affairs and Communications No 69, the subsidy is provided in the frames of green investment scheme to buy electric cars. The applicants can inter alia be companies. The maximum amount of grant is 18 000 EUR, up to 50% of eligible costs can be supported.
In case of Regulation of Minister of Agriculture No 50, the subsidy is provided for young and micro entrepreneurs in rural areas for investments in bio energy (heat, electricity and gas produced from biomass). The maximum amount of grant is 512 000 EUR, up to 50% of eligible costs can be supported.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Different time limits apply to different programs.
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Keywords
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Environment
Renewable
Energy
Bio
Forest
Conservation
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 |
European Union: Estonia |
2016 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To eliminate the market barrier for producers using renewable sources to produce electricity and to produce electricity in efficient cogeneration mode
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environmental Aid: Support for electricity produced from renewable sources and efficient cogeneration
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Producers who produce electricity using renewable sources or producers who produce electricity in efficient cogeneration regime
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is paid on monthly basis for 12 years beginning from the date when the producer first started to produce electricity.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 |
European Union: Estonia |
2016 |
Climate change mitigation and adaptation |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To support investments in the modernisation of electricity generation installations through the free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances to these installations pursuant to Article 10c(5) of the EU ETS Directive, with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity generation installations through transitional free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances
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Investments in the modernisation of electricity generation installations
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is paid on during the transitional period of allocation of free greenhouse gas emission allowances (2013 - 2019).
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 |
European Union: Estonia |
2016 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To, inter alia, promote organic farming and the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Domestic support in agriculture: General Services
Legislation under which is granted:
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2007-2013";
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2014-2020";
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2007-2013 (OFAP 2007-2013);
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2014-2020 (OFAP 2014-2020);
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Support for research is provided to the various institutions for development of agricultural policies, applied research for plant and livestock production, research related to breeding, incl. support for the breeding of farm animals and conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources.
For organic farming programmes, the coverage of the measure is not specified.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy:
Development Plan Gathering and Storing the Genetic Resources of Agricultural Cultures 2007 - 2013 (new 2014 - 2020) and the Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2007 - 2013 (new 2014 - 2020)
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Keywords
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Conservation
Genetic
Organic
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 |
European Union: Estonia |
2016 |
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Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
Agriculture, Forestry |
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Environment related objective
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Measure 1. 6 – To improve the competitiveness of agricultural and non-wood forestry sector through the improvement of the general performance of agricultural and non-wood forestry produce processing enterprises (improvement of general economic indicators, decrease in environmental load, growth of export potential, etc. ), and to ensure their long-term sustainability
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Domestic support in agriculture: Structural Adjustment Assistance Provided Through Investment Aids
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Agricultural and non-wood forestry produce processing enterprises
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Type of measure
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Grants and guarantees
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013, for state aid measures the validation period ends 2014 (new similar measures since 2015 with validation period of 2020) and de minimis measures, the validation period is the end of 2020.
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Keywords
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Forest
Environment
Sustainable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 |
European Union: Estonia |
2016 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To introduce environmentally friendly production methods and increase the share of organic farming in traditional agriculture that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs, and facilitates the preservation of the natural fertility of the soil, the assurance of biological diversity and the continued use of semi-natural grasslands (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measure 2. 3);
To promote the afforestation of agricultural land that is unsuitable for agricultural production and is out of use;
To improve animal welfare (grazing animals), to maintain and improve biological and landscape diversity and to improve the soil fertility of cultural grasslands (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measure 2. 4); and
To compensate for the loss of yield caused by wild animals and birds (protected by the Nature Conservation Act) for agricultural producers
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Environmental Programs
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Farmers (natural and legal persons, civil law partnerships and other associations of persons without the status of a legal person)
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013, for de minimis aid, the validation period is the end of 2020.
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Keywords
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Environment
Sustainable
Forest
Conservation
Organic
Soil
Bio
Wildlife
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD. 8 |
European Union: Estonia |
2016 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture, Forestry |
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Environment related objective
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To maintain biological and landscape diversity (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measures 2. 1 and 2. 2); and
To contribute to the sustainable use of private forest land located in NATURA 2000 areas (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013 measures 2. 7 NATURA 2000)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Regional Assistance Programs
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Land use in less-favoured areas (LFA) and NATURA 2000 areas
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/IND |
India |
2016 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Income or price support |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To provide assistance to the fishermen during the close period of fishing i.e. during monsoon
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fishery Subsidy Schemes:
Name of the state: Goa:
Subsidies for Income Support (Saving cum Relief Scheme)
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Poor fishermen
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Type of measure
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Financial assistance
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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