Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.1 |
European Union: Austria |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To support rebuilding the infrastructure of the enterprises into the original status before the natural disaster
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages caused by natural disasters, No. 564/B/2004
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All enterprises independent of their size
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014
Duration of the subsidy: unlimited
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 |
India |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
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All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To arrest environmental degradation
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Policy)
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• 15% investment subsidy on fixed capital investment given to SSI/Tiny industrial units subject to a maximum of Rs.15 lakhs. An additional subsidy of 5% on fixed capital investment subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs provided to SC/ST entrepreneurs;
• Growth enabling incentives: 25% of the tax paid during one financial year ploughed back to Tiny/SSI/Large & Medium Industries as a grant by the Government towards the payment of tax during next year;
• Credit Support: 3% interest rebate on Prime Lending Rate (PLR) given on the term loan taken by new Tiny/SSI industrial units subject to a maximum of Rs.5.00 lakh per year for a period of 5 years. 5% of the project cost provided as seed capital assistance to SSI/Tiny industries started by SC /ST entrepreneurs as a grant for the industries which were sanctioned seed capital assistance by Prime Lending Institutions under National Equity Fund Scheme, subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs;
• Sales tax exemption on Purchase of raw materials for export oriented units. For export oriented units, APSFC extended financial assistance at a concessional rate of interest. Export Industries were given a 30% grant for ground rent for participation in the international trade fairs subject to a maximum limit of 9 sq. mts;
• 25% of the tax paid during one financial year ploughed back to Tiny/SSI/Large & Medium Industries as a grant by the Government towards the payment of tax during next year. Benefits are available for 5 years from the date of commencement of production;
• Reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure incurred by the industrial units in getting the BIS, ISO 9000 / 14000 or any other national or international certification subject to a maximum of Rs.1.00 lakh;
• Under Credit Guarantee Fund (Scheme) operated by SIDBI, credit is provided without any collateral security for industrial units up to a limit of Rs.25 lakhs of investment. To support this initiative and also to improve credit flow to small scale sector, a corpus fund provided matching the contribution made by the consortium of industries in IE's/Clusters subject to a maximum limit of Rs.25 Lakhs.
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Type of measure
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Grants; Tax exemptions; Credit support
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial years 2005-06 to 2009-10
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is valid until 5 years from the date of its commencement i.e. 2009-10.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 |
India |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To support pollution control
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Industrial Policy, 2001 of State Government of Jharkhand
Pollution Control Equipment Subsidy
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New and existing industrial units
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Type of measure
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Capital investment subsidy for installation of pollution control and monitoring equipment allowed on the certificate of the State Pollution Control Board about the necessity for such installation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial years 2001-02 to 2004-05
Duration of the subsidy: Subsidy under the scheme was available till 31 March 2005.
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Keywords
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Natural resources
Pollution
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/IND/SUPPL.1 |
India |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To support the installation of pollution control device
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Incentive Scheme, 2004 of the State Government of West Bengal
Subsidy for Quality Improvement in the Small Scale Sector
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Industrial units in the Small Scale Sector
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Type of measure
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Reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5.00 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs) incurred for, inter alia, installation of the Pollution Control Device
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Financial years 2004-05 to 2007-08
Duration of the subsidy: Scheme was available from 2004-05 to 2007-08.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/EU |
European Union |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To safeguard producers' incomes where these are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events, diseases or pest infestations
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): Measures Financed Through The EAGF ("First Pillar" of the CAP): Interventions in agricultural markets per sector:
Harvest insurance
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Agricultural producers affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events, diseases or pest infestations
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Type of measure
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Financial contribution
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014 - 2016
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/EU |
European Union |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Not specified |
Agriculture |
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Environment related objective
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To prevent the negative consequences of natural disasters, adverse climatic events and catastrophic events
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): Measures Financed By The European Agricultural Fund For Rural Development ("Second Pillar" Of The CAP): Rural development measures:
Restoring of agricultural production potential
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Investments in prevention and restoration
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Type of measure
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Supoprt for investment in disaster prevention and restoration
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/JPN |
Japan |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Loans and financing |
Mining |
Mine Pollution Control Loans |
Environment related objective
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To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Mine Pollution Control Loans
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Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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4/2015 - 3/2016
Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/KOR |
Korea, Republic of |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
Environmental Improvement Loan Programme |
Environment related objective
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To grant private loans at lower interest rates to business for investment in environmental improvements such as installing pollution prevention facilities with an aim to promote environmental protection
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environmental Improvement Loan Programme
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Firms that install and operate pollution prevention devices and facilities
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2015 - 2016
Duration of the subsidy: No fixed time period
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/MAC |
Macao, China |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
Fisheries Development and Support Fund |
Environment related objective
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To support fishermen in overcoming difficulties due to natural disasters or epidemics in the fishery activities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fisheries Development and Support Fund
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Applicants must be a resident of Macao, China and (i) fishermen working on a Macao registered fishing vessel; or (ii) owners of a Macao registered fishing vessel
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Type of measure
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Interest-free loan
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2016
Duration of the subsidy: Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/315/TPKM |
Chinese Taipei |
2017 |
Other environmental risks mitigation |
Loans and financing |
Agriculture, Fisheries |
The policy-oriented special agricultural loan |
Environment related objective
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To help farmers and fishermen who are affected by natural disasters to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods, thus allowing them to maintain their standard of living
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The policy-oriented special agricultural loan
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All farmers and fishermen, not limited to a specific industry or enterprise of agriculture
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Type of measure
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Preferential interest rate loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014 - 2015
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Keywords
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