Among the utilities, of prime importance are power and water. Other utilities that might be required are steam, compressed air, fuel. Assess your requirement of such utilities, make arrangement to get these and ascertain the cost of consuming these.
Power Supply
- Find out the power supply requirement of the industry.
- Locate the nearest substation from where you will get power supply. Also find out the power tariff rate and the duration for which required supply will be available. Power connections are generally of either LT (Low Tension) or HT (High tension) type. If connected load is up to 75 HP, LT connection is provided. For connected loads of 130 HP or higher only HT connection is provided.
- A formal application needs to be made in a specific form to the concerned State Electricity Boards. An electrical inspector is deputed for evaluation of application to factory site, after which the load is sanctioned. In areas of power shortage, it is advisable to augment the power supply with a captive generating set.
- After obtaining the power feasibility and sanction certificate, the power supply may be given to the industry.
Water Supply
- Find out the water requirement of the industry.
- Check out what is the best possible source of the required water supply i.e. river, canal, tube well and how far is it from your land.
- Check the quality of water (PH, hardness) and does it meet you specific requirements.
- Rate/ water charges applicable as well as the common storage facility.
- Find out who is the operating authority (Public Works Department, Estate-Corporation, Municipality) of the area.
- Water connection is obtained by applying in advance in formal forms.
The State Governments of different States offers a number of incentives and concessions like water tariff, power subsidy, subsidy on generating sets, etc. to new entrepreneurs.
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