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Scheme of Assistance for Environment Protection Measures: Scheme for assistance to encouraging Green Practices and Environmental Audit to MSMEs

The "Scheme of Assistance for Environment Protection Measures" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy promotes sustainable industrial growth by supporting industries in adopting eco-friendly practices and ensuring compliance with environmental norms, effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025.

Start date7 Aug 2020
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

The "Scheme of Assistance for Environment Protection Measures" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative promotes sustainable industrial growth by supporting industries in adopting eco-friendly practices and ensuring compliance with environmental norms. The component "Scheme for Assistance to Encourage Green Practices and Environmental Audit for MSMEs" is designed to promote green practices and environmental sustainability in MSMEs by providing financial support for activities such as environmental audits, installation of monitoring systems, and adopting eco-friendly infrastructure.

Benefits

₹50.0K

Eligible ActivityQuantum of Assistance per Project Periodic Environmental AuditsUp to 75% of fees with a ceiling of ₹50,000/- per audit.Installation of Monitoring SystemsUp to 25% of fees with a ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- per audit.Green Building CertificationUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000/- per audit.Environmental Management SystemsUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹10,00,000/- per audit.Cluster-Based Equipment PurchaseUp to 35% of fees with a ceiling of ₹35,00,000/- per audit.Wastewater Recovery SystemsUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹75,00,000/- per audit.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

  • Detailed Project Report for the project.
  • Chartered Accountant Certificate for the expenditure.
  • Expenditure statement approved by Chartered Accountant in prescribed pro forma.
  • Justification of the comparative benefits of the implemented project with details of data and percentage reduction in raw material, water, energy consumption, or waste generation. (By maintaining the log sheet.)
  • SLEC or GPCB approved independent empaneled auditor’s Environment Audit report (if applicable, otherwise justification for not applicable).
  • Copy of the Constitution/Establishment of the Institute/Company. (Attach a copy of Registration Certificate.)
  • Copy of EM registration/IEM Part-B/Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM)/Udyam Registration (UR) - (as the case may be).
  • GPCB NOC/Consent.
  • Process Flow Diagram with a brief note of the existing and proposed project.
  • Last year balance sheet of the enterprise.
  • Copies of invoices for which expenditure incurred for the project.
  • Bank statements for expenditure incurred in the project.
  • Photographs of the project (minimum 3 photographs).
  • Rating certificate (for Scheme No. 3).
  • Copy of any other financial assistance granted by GoG and/or GoI for the same component/project. (If not granted, then give undertaking.)
  • Undertaking for outstanding Government dues and any pending court case against the government.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K
Launched
7 Aug 2020