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Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower: Scheme of Financial Assistance for Tuition Fees for Enhancement of Skill

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
End date / Deadline6 Aug 2025
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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 Tuition Fees for Enhancement of Skill" aims to support individuals in skill development by providing financial aid for training programs. It ensures access to industry-relevant training, enhancing employability and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

₹15.0K · annual

Financial Assistance:
  • Up to ₹15,000 for training programs of 121 hours or more.
  • Up to ₹10,000 for training programs of 61 to 120 hours.
  • Up to ₹5,000 for training programs of 40 to 60 hours.
Full Fee Coverage:
  • 100% assistance for BPL, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST, SEBC, and Women candidates.
  • 75% assistance for other eligible candidates.
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 training institute must have at least 5 years of experience in skill development or relevant industry.

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    The training program must be industry-responsive and recognized by skill development bodies.

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    The first training batch must commence within 3 months of the sanction order.

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    Minimum 10 trainees per batch must complete the training and certification process.

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    Candidates must not have availed of similar government assistance for the same course.

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    The training duration should not exceed 6 months unless specified by authorities.

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
₹15.0K
Launched
7 Aug 2020
Deadline
6 Aug 2025

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Skills & Employment

Data Sources