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Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower: Scheme of Financial Assistance for Setting Up Anchor Institute

The Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower under the Gujarat Industrial Policy aims to bridge the industry’s skill gap, boost employment, and align workforce training with evolving technology and business needs.

Start date7 Aug 2020
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About This Scheme

The "Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower" 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, it aims to bridge the industry’s skill gap, boost employment, and align workforce training with evolving technology and business needs. The component Scheme of Financial Assistance for Setting Up Anchor Institute is aimed at supporting industry-sponsored institutions or Centers of Excellence with a proven track record of employment generation. The scheme focuses on key sectors such as Biotechnology, Marine, Mining, Agribusiness, Shipbuilding, Aerospace, Fisheries, Technical and Industrial Textiles, Auto Engineering, and other priority sectors.

Benefits

₹5.0 Cr · annual

General Assistance:
  • Capital Expenditure Support: Up to ₹5,00,00,000/- for machinery, equipment, and infrastructure (excluding land and new buildings).
  • Operating Expenditure Support: Up to ₹5,00,00,000/- for running expenses, including faculty honorarium and administrative costs.
Additional Assistance:
  • Awareness Programs & Seminars: A maximum support of ₹1,00,000/- per training center per year will be provided for awareness programs and seminars.
  • Other Expenditures: SLEC/IC/CED can approve the expenditure on any study, renovation/refurbishing of existing skill centers/institute, remuneration to third party evaluation of scheme, monitoring/audit expenses, assessment agency, etc.
  • Trainee Transportation Reimbursement: Trainees who complete skill upgradation training under any scheme will be eligible for reimbursement of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus passes for travel between their residence and training center as per the following rates:
  1. For BPL candidates, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST, SEBC, and Women: 100%
  2. For Other candidates: 75%

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The institute must be based in Gujarat.

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    The institution must be an industry-sponsored institute or center of excellence.

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    The institute must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in its sector.

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    The institute must be working in sectors like biotechnology, marine, mining, shipbuilding, aerospace, agribusiness, etc.

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    The institute should have a proven track record of employment generation.

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    The institute must commit to operating for a minimum of 10 years and function on a self-sustaining model after 5 years

Required Documents

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    Application in the [prescribed format](https://ced.gujarat.gov.in/assets/downloads/application_form_for_scheme_1_to_6_06102020.pdf). 1. Registration detail of the applicant Organization.
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    Audited financial report of last 3 years.
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    Proposed courses details ([Annexure-A](https://ced.gujarat.gov.in/assets/downloads/application_form_for_scheme_1_to_6_06102020.pdf)). 1. Need for conducting courses.
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    Project Cost ([Annexure-B](https://ced.gujarat.gov.in/assets/downloads/application_form_for_scheme_1_to_6_06102020.pdf), [Annexure- C](https://ced.gujarat.gov.in/assets/downloads/application_form_for_scheme_1_to_6_06102020.pdf), [Annexure-D](https://ced.gujarat.gov.in/assets/downloads/application_form_for_scheme_1_to_6_06102020.pdf)). 1. Proposed training center infrastructure photos/lay out/map.
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    Self-declaration on available machinery & infrastructure.
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    Consent/Interest letter.
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    Linkages with Industries.
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    Industries recommendation/demand/support letters.
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    Land: Sale deed/ lease deed for ownership/ long lease.
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    Rent agreement.
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    Pre-feasibility report.
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    Sign & Stamp at each page.
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    Soft copy of application in CD/DVD.
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    Others.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Submit the application form to The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development(CED) for onward submission to the Screening Committee (applications are received twice a year in April and October).

Step 2: A Committee consisting of the following members will scrutinize and appraise the proposals for feasibility and will submit its recommendations to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for consideration.

Application to be Submitted to the below Address:

Director,

The Center for Entrepreneurship Development,

Block No.1, 9th Floor, Udyog Bhavan,

Sector 11, Gandhinagar - 382 017

For Further information/queries:

Phone: 079-23247366, 23243847, 23240253

Fax: 079-23256679

E-mail: dir-ced@gujarat.gov.in

Web site: www.ced.gujarat.gov.in

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹5.0 Cr
Launched
7 Aug 2020

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Skills & EmploymentEducation & Learning

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