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Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: EPF Reimbursement to MSMEs

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
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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 "Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification" provides reimbursement of the employer's statutory contribution under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to eligible MSMEs for their new employees in Gujarat.

Benefits

₹1.8K · monthly

  1. 100% Reimbursement: Covers 100% of the employer’s statutory EPF contribution for new employees.
  2. Maximum Limit: Reimbursement capped at 12% of basic salary plus Dearness Allowance (DA) or ₹1800 per employee per month, whichever is lower.
  3. Extended Support: Assistance is available for up to 10 years from the date of commercial production.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.

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    The enterprise must have obtained acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as applicable.

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    New manufacturing enterprises or existing ones undertaking expansion or diversification are eligible.

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    The enterprise must commence commercial production during the scheme's operative period.

Required Documents

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    Printed Copy of application form with declaration signed by authorized person describing his/her designation and name with stamp of enterprise.
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    Copy of Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration certificate.
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    Copy of the Constitution of the enterprise
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    CA certificate for fixed capital investment
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    CA certified Detailed expenditure statement for installing the ERP System.
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    Undertaking for any assistance from GOG and GOI
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    Copy of the bill of expenditure occurred.
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    Copy of Highlighted Bank Statement.
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    Copy of ERP System installation certificate from supplier
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    Copy of GPCB approved NOC/Consent & other departments approval (if applicable )
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    Brief Description of ERP Module installed by Applicant.
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    Copy of certificate for category (if applicable)
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    Copy of Self certified Shareholding pattern.
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    Copy of PAN Card of Enterprise and promoters/partners/Directors, authorized signatory.
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    Copy of cancelled cheque.
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    Copy of GST registration (if applicable).
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    CA Certified Balance-sheet /Annual Report. ( if applicable)
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    Copy of latest electricity bill.
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    Self-Attested documents/ details to be submitted by the Authorized Person
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    Power of attorney/ Board resolution letter/consent letter.

✦ 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.

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.8K
Launched
5 Oct 2022

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Business & Entrepreneurship

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