India BPO Promotion Scheme (IBPS) is a subsidy from Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) / MeitY for entities establishing BPO/ITES operations/seats in India, with special incentives for employment of women and specially-abled persons,…. It provides Up to 50% of CAPEX/OPEX reimbursed, capped at Rs 1 Lakh per seat (total scheme outlay Rs 493 Crore), for bPO/ITES industry capacity building under Digital India Programme. Applications are open on a rolling basis.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to 50% of CAPEX/OPEX reimbursed, capped at Rs 1 Lakh per seat (total scheme outlay Rs 493 Crore) (Capital/operational expenditure subsidy (up to 50%, capped at Rs 1 Lakh/seat)) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) / MeitY |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Sector | BPO/ITES industry capacity building under Digital India Programme |
| Deadline | Rolling / always open |
What is India BPO Promotion Scheme?
IBPS is a central Digital India Programme scheme, implemented by STPI, that incentivizes the establishment of 48,300 BPO/ITES seats across India (distributed state-wise by population) with a total outlay of Rs. 493 crore. It reimburses eligible BPO/ITES operators for capital expenditure (CAPEX) and/or operational expenditure (OPEX) incurred in setting up operations, aimed at capacity building and IT/ITES-led growth in smaller cities. It is run by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) / MeitY.
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in bpo/ites industry capacity building under digital india programme. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for India BPO Promotion Scheme?
Entities establishing BPO/ITES operations/seats in India, with special incentives for employment of women and specially-abled persons, wider dispersal into rural areas, local entrepreneurs, and special consideration for hilly states (HP, J&K, Uttarakhand).
How much does India BPO Promotion Scheme give, and in what form?
Up to 50% of CAPEX/OPEX reimbursed, capped at Rs 1 Lakh per seat (total scheme outlay Rs 493 Crore), as capital/operational expenditure subsidy (up to 50%, capped at Rs 1 Lakh/seat).
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront.
Who runs this programme?
India BPO Promotion Scheme (IBPS) is offered by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) / MeitY. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.