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Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water

The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs" aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports.

Start date5 Oct 2022
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, this initiative supports growth, investments, and the vision of "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat." The component "Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water" provides financial assistance to enterprises for taking measures that reduce energy and water consumption. It aims to promote sustainable practices and enhance resource efficiency in industries by providing support for energy/water audits and equipment purchases.

Benefits

₹50.0K · monthly

Energy/Water Audit Reimbursement:
    • 75% of the cost of an energy/water audit, up to ₹50,000/- will be reimbursed.
    • Reimbursement is available once during the operative period of the scheme.
Equipment Cost Assistance:
    • 25% of the cost for equipment recommended by the audit authority, up to ₹20,00,000/-, is eligible for assistance.
    • Assistance is available once during the scheme's operative period.
Energy/Water Savings Requirement:
    • Assistance for equipment is available only if the energy or water savings are at least 10% of the average monthly consumption over the last 12 months before the audit.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Copy of Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration certificate.
  • Copy of the Constitution of the Enterprise.
  • Copy of Self Certified Share Holding of Pattern.
  • CA Certificate for fixed capital investment.
  • Certified Copy of latest Balance sheet/ audit report of the Enterprise.
  • Receipt of payment of fees to recognized institution/Consultant.
  • List of recommended equipments used for energy/water conservation (if applicable).
  • Invoices/bills of recommended equipments (if applicable).
  • Recommendation/audit report of recognized institution for energy/water conservation.
  • Details for the saving in energy/water minimum by 10% of average monthly consumption of previous 12 months before audit submitted.
  • Project report with benefit analysis (In case of equipment reimbursement).
  • CA certified Expenditure statement.
  • Copy of Self Certified Share Holding Pattern (If applicable).
  • Highlighted Bank account statement of expenditure.
  • Undertaking for any assistances from GOG and GOI.
  • Copy of third-party documentary evidence of results achieved, such as electricity bill, water bill.
  • Copy of GPCB approved NOC/Consent & other departments approval (if applicable).
  • Copy of PAN Card of Enterprise, Promoters/Directors/Partners and authorized signatory.
  • Copy of GST registration (if applicable).
  • Board resolution/POA/Consent letter.
  • Copy of cancelled Cheque.
  • Other Documents if any.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline
Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.

Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit".

Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.

Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.

Post-Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login".

Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.

Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.

Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K
Launched
5 Oct 2022