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Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water
The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" launched by the Industries and Mines Department aims to position Gujarat as a global business hub, promoting sustainable manufacturing, MSME growth, and export competitiveness.
Start date7 Aug 2020
End date / Deadline6 Aug 2025
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About This Scheme
The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" 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 August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive. The component "Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water" provides financial assistance to both existing and new enterprises that take measures to reduce their energy and water consumption. The initiative encourages industries to adopt energy-efficient and water-saving practices by reimbursing audit costs and providing subsidies on recommended equipment.
Benefits
> Reimbursement for Energy/Water Audit:
₹50.0K
75% cost of energy/water audit conducted by a recognized institution/ consultant subject to maximum ₹ 50,000/- for each will be reimbursed once during the operative period of the scheme.
> Subsidy on Recommended Equipment:
₹20.0 L · one-time
25% of the cost of equipment recommended by the Auditing authority subject to a maximum ₹20,00,000/- one time assistance will be eligible during the operative period of the scheme.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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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
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Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹20.0 L
- Launched
- 7 Aug 2020
- Deadline
- 6 Aug 2025