pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for Assistance to Mega Industries: Assistance of Interest Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for Assistance to Mega Industries&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic mega-industry sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2032, this initiative supports growth, investments, and the vision of &quot;Aatmanirbhar Gujarat&quot; and &quot;Aatmanirbhar Bharat.&quot;
The component &quot;Assistance of Interest Subsidy&quot; offers a fixed quantum of interest subsidy for new industrial setups or expansion projects, facilitating industrial investments and encouraging economic development.

Benefits:
Substantial Interest Reduction:
Interest Subsidy:
 @7% on the term loan.
Capped Amount:
  A maximum of 1.2% of eligible fixed capital investment per annum for 10 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The mega industry must operate as a manufacturing unit.
   1. The unit must have a minimum investment of INR 2,500 crore in plant and machinery.
   1. The unit must provide direct employment to at least 2,500 persons.
   1. The unit must belong to one of the thrust sectors as defined in the [Guidelines](https://cmogujarat.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-01/AatmaNirbhar-Gujarat_Industrial-Policy_0.pdf) (Refer Page No. 9).   1. New industrial units or expansion projects are eligible.
   1. Units must avail of term loans for fixed capital investment from recognized financial institutions.
   1. The unit must bear at least 2% interest on term loans, even if availing of other subsidies.
   1. Units must ensure regular repayment of loan installments.
Scheme for assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation: Assistance to Enroll and Participate for Acceleration Program
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &amp;quot;Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation&amp;quot; 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 drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions.
The component &amp;quot;Assistance to Enroll and Participate for Acceleration Program&amp;quot;, provides financial assistance to startups to enroll and participate in nationally or internationally recognized acceleration programs. This initiative is designed to support innovative projects across all sectors, enabling startups to access advanced resources, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits:
Financial Support: 
Startups can receive financial assistance of up to ₹3,00,000/- to participate in acceleration programs.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Any individual or group of individuals with an innovative idea or concept, recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible.
  - The scheme is open to startups in any sector or branch of science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, etc., making it sector-agnostic.

> **Note:** Startups availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are also eligible.
Scheme for Financial Assistance to Integrated Logistics Facilities: Interest Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme for Financial Assistance to Integrated Logistics Facilities&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the  Gujarat Integrated Logistics and Logistics Park Policy. Effective from August 2nd, 2021 to August 1st, 2026, this initiative aims to provide financial assistance to the private developer for developing Logistics Facilities and Logistics Park with all required infrastructure and logistic services.
The component &quot;Interest Subsidy&quot; is designed to assist developers by reducing their interest burden on term loans. It is applicable only to new units or projects, enabling developers to improve their financial stability during the project&#39;s development phase.

Benefits:
Coverage of Moratorium Period:
 Interest repayment during the moratorium period is also eligible for subsidy.
Assistance on Actual Disbursement:
 The subsidy is calculated based on the actual disbursed amount of the sanctioned term loan.
Encourages Timely Repayment: 
Incentivizes developers to maintain regular repayment schedules to avoid being declared defaulters.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The subsidy is applicable only to new units/projects.
   1. The term loan’s first disbursement date must fall within the scheme’s operative period.
   1. Developers must not be declared defaulters as per RBI guidelines.
   1. Repayment against the principal must be timely.
Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure: Common Boiler Project by SPV Constituted by Minimum 10 MSMEs
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure&quot; 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 boost industrial growth through financial assistance, modern technologies, and enhanced facilities for industrial parks and clusters.
The component “Common Boiler Project by SPV Constituted by Minimum 10 MSME’s” aims to promote energy efficiency and cost reduction in MSMEs by setting up a Common Boiler Project. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) consisting of at least 10 MSMEs using steam in their process can apply. The project encourages the use of energy-efficient boilers that consume less fuel while maintaining energy output.

Benefits:
For Solid Fuel Boilers: 
35% of the total project cost, with a maximum cap of ₹2,00,00,000/-.
For Cleaner Fuel Boilers (CNG, PNG, Biofuel, etc.):
 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum cap of ₹2,00,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The project must be promoted by an SPV with at least 10 MSMEs using steam in their operations.
  - Each MSME in the SPV must have an independent boiler in their current premises.
  - The new boiler must be energy efficient, as certified by the Office of the Boiler Inspector.
  - The SPV must obtain all statutory permissions for the boiler&#39;s operation and steam distribution.
Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure: Financial Assistance for Common Environmental Infrastructure Facilities
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure&quot; 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 boost industrial growth through financial assistance, modern technologies, and enhanced facilities for industrial parks and clusters.
The component “Financial Assistance for Common Environmental Infrastructure Facilities” aims to support industries and organizations in establishing and upgrading environmental management infrastructure. It provides financial aid for projects that promote pollution control, waste management, and environmental sustainability.

Benefits:
General Projects:
 Up to 40% financial assistance, with a maximum limit of ₹50,00,00,000/-.
Government Projects:
 Assistance up to 80% for Government Departments, Agencies, PSUs, and Boards, with a ₹50,00,00,000/-.
Co-Funding with GoI:
 Total assistance from GoI + GoG is limited to 75%, with 25% contribution from the institution.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Industries association / Any Enterprise (except for captive use) or firm which is registered under Societies Act, Trust Act or under the Companies Act.; or GIDC/Board/ Corporations / Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) / PSU / Municipal Corporation / Nagarpalika / Urban Development Authority etc.
  - The project must comply with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) &amp; Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) [regulations](https://gpcb.gujarat.gov.in/ViewFile?fileName=%E2%9C%BF84VtA%E2%9C%A45Y2S5am0gZge7C5DIhraFNMo2Ft55An9ZyFCK3Aq9K4dpmnxwVOuBnFXqslsR%E2%9C%A4PycTDCIhX4VZROM%E2%9C%BFi06yKqnt6WggtDpEP%E2%9C%A49qS%E2%9C%A4OqhmJOM%E2%9C%A4HY9NwlZsBW6x0te88%E2%9C%BF%E2%9C%BF0jyrttC7nRRU7AbQ%E2%99%AC%E2%99%AC).  - The project must remain operational for a minimum of 5 years post-completion.
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance to Special Entrepreneurship Degree Approach Training with 360 Promoters/ with Mentoring Support and Sustenance Allowance for Entrepreneurs
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports SC/ST entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance to Special Entrepreneurship Degree Approach Training with 360 Promoters/ with Mentoring Support and Sustenance Allowance for Entrepreneurs&quot; provides 360-degree training, mentoring support, and sustenance allowance to help first-generation entrepreneurs establish their businesses. It is implemented by the Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), a premier government organization engaged in entrepreneurship and skill development.

Benefits:
Special Entrepreneurship Training:
100% coverage of training fees, up to ₹10,000/- per month per person.
Training duration between 6 months to 1 year.
Covers business management, finance, marketing, logistics, soft skills, and best practices.
Mentorship Support:
Entrepreneurs receive expert guidance from industrial mentors.
100% coverage of mentorship fees, up to ₹5,000/- per month per person for 3 months.
Helps in understanding business operations, strategies, and management.
Sustenance Allowance:
₹5,000/- per month for the duration of training to support personal expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
1. The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance for Power Connection Charges
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports SC/ST entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance for Power Connection Charges&quot; provides financial assistance to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) located outside Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) or approved industrial park areas. The scheme reimburses a portion of the charges paid to the distribution licensee for obtaining a new power connection, additional load, shifting of connection, or service line expansion.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
50% of charges paid to distribution licenses for LT (Low Tension)/HT (High Tension) service line, maximum limit up to ₹5,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise run by SC/ST entrepreneur.
   1. The enterprise must be located outside Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) areas or any approved industrial park.
   1. The enterprise shall have to apply for reimbursement within one year from the date of payment of charges to the Distribution Licensee for the service line. 
   1. The enterprise must have paid charges to the distribution licensee for any of the following:



    - A new power connection.
    - Additional load in case of business expansion.
    - Shifting of connection or service line to a different location.


&gt; **Note:** 


  - **SC/ST Enterprise:** SC/ST Enterprise means the enterprise in which contribution of SC/ST entrepreneur is 51% or more.
Capital Contribution Scheme (Goa)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2008, the scheme "Capital Contribution Scheme" by the Department of Industries, Government of Goa aims to support local entrepreneurs, promote industrial units that venture out and develop special products based on locally developed technology. Through this scheme, financial support is provided to local entrepreneurs, existing functional units, and units that utilize locally developed technology. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. The objectives of the scheme are as follows:

1. To give financial support to local entrepreneurs.
1. To support existing functional units to venture out and expand.
1. To support locally developed technology.

Benefits:
Maximum capital contribution up to ₹1,00,00,000/- per unit will be available, subject to the condition that contributions of promoters should be equal to or more than the capital contribution by the Government. However, this restriction/condition shall not be applicable to sick units.
The capital contribution will be for 5 years as may be indicated in the sanctioned order with a guaranteed return of 6% or actual profit.
Disbursement of Funds
In case of approval, the capital contribution shall be released within a period of 60 days from the date of approval. The beneficiary must submit post-dated cheques for repayment and collateral security as per the scheme guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Clusters/Units which are in operation for a period of at least 3 years shall be eligible except those covered under the Goa Sick Industrial Unit Revival and Rehabilitation Scheme, 2008 or any such Scheme in force during the tenure of this Scheme.
- Partnership firms and private limited concerns shall be eligible under this Scheme except those covered under the Goa Sick Industrial Unit Revival and Rehabilitation Scheme, 2008 or any Scheme in force during the tenure of this Scheme.
- Only those Units which are permanently registered with the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce will be eligible.

_*Preference will be given to units in the small-scale sector, units involved in research and development, technically oriented units, and units run by women entrepreneurs/clusters._
Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower: Scheme of Financial Assistance for Setting Up Anchor Institute
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower&quot; 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:
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:
For BPL candidates, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST, SEBC, and Women:
 100%
For Other candidates:
 75%

Eligibility Criteria:
- The institute must be based in Gujarat.
  - The institution must be an industry-sponsored institute or center of excellence.
  - The institute must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in its sector.
  - The institute must be working in sectors like biotechnology, marine, mining, shipbuilding, aerospace, agribusiness, etc.
  - The institute should have a proven track record of employment generation.
  - The institute must commit to operating for a minimum of 10 years and function on a self-sustaining model after 5 years
Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The "Fish Extension, Research, and Training Scheme" by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India aims to promote sustainable fishing practices and enhance fish production through scientific research, extension, and skill development. Under this scheme, financial and technical assistance are provided to fish farmers, fishery extension workers, and others in the fisheries sector.

Benefits:
Training and Workshops:
Fish Seed Producers: 3-day training with a subsidy of ₹225.50 per participant (excluding travel/accommodation).
Fish Farmers/Stakeholders: Workshops with a subsidy of ₹1500.50 per participant (covering expenses and travel up to ₹600).
Fish Production and Research:
₹2,00,000/- for producing 5 tons of Pangasius fish.
Support for research on new fish species and maintenance of labs/museums.
Fish Seed Distribution:
Subsidies for seed procurement of various fish species (e.g., Amur Carp, Tilapia).
Incentives:
Up to ₹30,000 for exemplary farmers, with awards in the form of equipment (e.g., aerators, oxygen cylinders).
Identity Cards:
Issuance of identity cards for 1,050 fishermen.
Public Awareness:
₹100 per day for Birsa Fish Farmers during workshops.
Cage Fish Culture Support:
Financial assistance for information collection and technical support.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a registered fish farmer, fishery extension worker, or related entity in the fisheries sector.
1. The applicant should have prior experience or relevant qualifications in the fisheries field.
1. The applicant should be from a region identified under the scheme by the Department of Fisheries.
1. Preference will be given to applicants from rural and underdeveloped areas.
1. The applicant should have a valid bank account for fund disbursement.
Financial Assistance to Industrial Parks: Assistance on Fixed Capital Investment
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Financial Assistance to Industrial Parks&quot; 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 boost industrial growth through financial assistance, modern technologies, and enhanced facilities for industrial parks and clusters.
The component &quot;Assistance on Fixed Capital Investment&quot;, is designed to encourage the development of Industrial Parks by reimbursing a portion of eligible fixed capital investments.

Benefits:
Assistance in General Area:
 25% of eligible fixed capital investment, up to a maximum of ₹30,00,00,000/-.
Assistance in Vanbandhu Talukas: 
50% of eligible fixed capital investment, up to ₹30,00,00,000/-, for Industrial Parks.
Support for Residential Facilities:
 Up to 25% of the cost of constructing hostels or dormitories for domiciled workers, with a maximum limit of ₹20,00,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Industries Association / any enterprise registered under the Societies Act, Partnership Act, Trust Act, Companies Act or SPV constituted for setting up of Industrial Park shall be eligible to develop Industrial Park under this scheme.
Grant-in-Aid Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Mahila Mandals
Category: Skills & Employment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2009, the scheme "Grant-in-Aid Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Mahila Mandals" by the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Government of Goa, aims to provide financial assistance to Mahila Mandals for training and orientation programs to generate self-employment opportunities for women. The scheme encourages socio-educational activities and strengthens the functioning of Mahila Mandals. Eligible Mahila Mandals must be registered and operational for at least two years within the state of Goa. The scheme is implemented by the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the respective block, who ensures effective implementation and monitoring of the program.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
An annual grant of ₹5,000/- is provided to registered Mahila Mandals for successful functioning in Goa.
A financial assistance of ₹2,000/- is sanctioned per course for the purchase of raw materials to conduct self-employment activities.
Resource persons may be provided by the Directorate for each course of activity through CDPOs.
Conditions
Financial assistance is sanctioned on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to government decision.
Each Mahila Mandal can opt for only one training program at a time.
Training duration should not be less than 4 hours per day for a course lasting 5 to 15 days.
Regular attendance of participants must be maintained.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The Mahila Mandal must have valid registration with the competent authority.
- The Mahila Mandal must have been operating successfully within the state of Goa for the last 2 years.
- Each group must submit a project report specifying the activities/training and a list of prospective beneficiaries with educational details.
- There must be a minimum of 20 members for training/orientation.

_*The government may relax any provision of the scheme at its discretion._
_*No additional liability for house rent, electricity bills, or water bills will be borne by the government under the scheme._
Gujarat Textile Policy: Capital Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Gujarat Textile Policy&quot; is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
The component &quot;Capital Subsidy&quot; provides financial assistance to eligible industrial units through subsidies on their capital expenditures. The subsidy is granted based on the category of the location and the type of activity undertaken.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Category of Taluka
Activity 1
Activity 2

Category 1
 & PM MITRA Park
35%  of eFCI, Maximum ₹100,00,00,000/-
20%  of eFCI, Maximum ₹50,00,00,000/-

Category 2

30%  of eFCI, Maximum ₹100,00,00,000/-
18%  of eFCI, Maximum ₹50,00,00,000/-

Category 3

20%  of eFCI, Maximum ₹50,00,00,000/-
10%  of eFCI, Maximum ₹40,00,00,000/-

Note:
 Eligible Fixed Capital Investment: 
Eligible Fixed Capital Investment (eFCI) means the following components of investment made during the Eligible Investment Period.
If Industrial Unit is availing Capital Subsidy under any scheme of Central Government, then total quantum of Capital Subsidy from State and Central Government, in any case shall not exceed the total term loan amount disbursed.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The industrial unit must have availed a Term Loan for the project.
   1. The unit must commence commercial production before applying for subsidy disbursement.
   1. The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).
   1. The total subsidy received (State + Central) should not exceed the total term loan amount disbursed.

&lt;br&gt;

&gt; **Eligible Activities:**

**Activity 1:**

  - Garments, Apparel &amp;amp; Made-ups, Technical Textiles Activity (including Composite Unit)

**Activity 2:**

  - Weaving (with or without preparatory), Knitting, Dyeing &amp;amp; Processing, Texturising, Twisting, Embroidery and MMF Spinning to manufacture yarn from Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) / Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF) (excluding Spinning activity of Cotton and Synthetic Filament Yarn).
Gujarat Textile Policy: Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Gujarat Textile Policy&quot; is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
The component &quot;Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)&quot;  provides financial support to industrial units by offering monetary assistance for the wages of workers. This scheme aims to promote employment and encourage industries in Gujarat, particularly in sectors like Garments, Apparel, Made-ups, and Technical Textiles, including Composite Units.

Benefits:

Activity
Payroll Assistance
Garment, Apparel& Made-ups (including Composite Unit) 
₹5,000/- per Female Worker & ₹4,000/- per Male Worker per month for a period of 10 years
Technical Textile (including Composite Unit) 
₹3,000/- per Female Worker & ₹2,000 per Male Worker per month for a period of 10 years


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The industrial unit must be recognized as a Labour Intensive Unit.
1. The scheme is applicable to industrial units in the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups, and Technical Textile sectors (including Composite Units).
1. The workers must be domiciled in Gujarat and registered under the EPF scheme.
1. The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).
Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Technology Acquisition
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Gujarat Textile Policy&quot; is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
The component &quot;Assistance for Technology Acquisition&quot; provides financial support to industrial units for acquiring appropriate technology from recognized institutions. This initiative helps industries upgrade their product or process technology, ensuring competitiveness and innovation.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 Covers 65% of the technology cost, with a cap of ₹50,00,000/-.
Royalty Payment:
 Supports royalty payments for the first 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The unit must be a new or existing industrial unit.
   1. The technology must be acquired from a recognized institution.
   1. The unit must obtain prior approval from the Industries Commissionerate within one year of signing the agreement.
Gujarat Textile Policy: Power Tariff Subsidy (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Gujarat Textile Policy&quot; is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
The component &quot;Power Tariff Subsidy (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)&quot; is aimed at reducing electricity costs for eligible industrial units. This subsidy provides financial relief on power tariffs for industries availing electricity either from DISCOM (Distribution Companies) or through renewable power sources under open access.

Benefits:
Activity
Power Tariff Subsidy
Activity-1
INR 1/unit (kWh) for DISCOM Power or Renewable Power through open-access or drawl of power from group captive renewable energy plant with a cap of INR 15 Cr/Year for period of 5 years from DoCP.
Activity-2
INR 1/unit (kWh) for DISCOM Power or Renewable Power through open-access or drawl of power from group captive renewable energy plant with a cap of INR 15 Cr/Year for period of 5 years from DoCP.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The industrial unit must be recognized as a Labour Intensive Unit.
   1. New industrial units are eligible for the Power Tariff Subsidy.
   1. Existing industrial units undergoing expansion, diversification, or modernization are eligible.
   1. The industrial unit must submit electricity bills in its name.
   1. The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).

**Note:** In the case of expansion/diversification/modernization, the subsidy applies only to additional power consumption beyond the previous year’s average.
> **Eligible Activities:**

**Activity 1:**

  - Garments, Apparel &amp; Made-ups, Technical Textiles Activity (including Composite Unit)

**Activity 2:**

  - Weaving (with or without preparatory), Knitting, Dyeing &amp; Processing, Texturising, Twisting, Embroidery and MMF Spinning to manufacture yarn from Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) / Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF) (excluding Spinning activity of Cotton and Synthetic Filament Yarn).

&amp;gt; **Labour Intensive Unit:**

Labour Intensive Unit means a new industrial unit that provides minimum employment to 4000 (four thousand) persons duly registered under EPF scheme, out of which minimum female employee should be at least 1000 (one thousand). The existing unit that carrying out expansion/diversification of activities , during the operative period of the scheme and provides totally new employment to minimum 4000 (four thousand) persons duly registered under EPF scheme, out of which minimum female employee should be at least 1000 (one thousand).
Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Rehabilitation of Sick Enterprises 
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;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 &quot;Rehabilitation of Sick Enterprises&quot; aims to support MSME sick industrial enterprises that meet the RBI&#39;s criteria for sickness.

Benefits:
Financial Reimbursement:
 50% of the cost of preparing the Draft Rehabilitation Scheme is reimbursed, up to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The enterprise must be an MSME (Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise).
1. The enterprise must satisfy the RBI guidelines for sickness.
1. The application must be submitted with audited balance sheets for verification.
Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance to SHG for Job Work
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Gujarat Textile Policy&quot; is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
The component &quot;Assistance to SHG for Job Work&quot; provides financial assistance to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in job work. Eligible SHG members can receive payroll assistance and incentives to enhance their financial stability and encourage women&#39;s participation in industrial activities.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
Activity
Quantum
Training Assistance
₹5,000/- per month per member for a period of 3 months
Payroll Assistance
25% of job work value turnover limited to ₹5,000/- per month per member for 5 years

Note:
 In case, if SHG is independently engaged in manufacturing (not doing job work) as defined under this Resolution, then it will not be eligible for the above incentives.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The SHG must have at least 25 female members.
1. Assistance is available only for female workers of the SHG.
1. The industrial unit must pay ₹5,000/- per month per female worker in addition to the job work charges.
1. The SHG should be engaged in job work for industrial units.
Package for strengthening to sugar co-operatives as may be policy decided by the State Government
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Package for strengthening to sugar co-operatives as may be policy decided by the State Government&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial aid to sugar co-operative societies for projects such as modernization, upgradation, tissue culture labs, molasses-based distilleries, storage system improvements, and cost reduction initiatives. It also offers direct assistance to farmers for the sale of bio-compost, phospho-compost, and vermicompost.

Benefits:

Name of the Component
Standard of Assistance
A project to provide direct assistance to farmers' accounts by sugar cooperatives against sale of bio-compost by sugar cooperatives.
₹100/- per metric ton against the total metric ton sales of bio compost volume. or a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- whichever is less
A project to provide direct assistance to the account of farmers through sugar cooperative societies against the sale of 50 kg bags of phospho compost by sugar cooperative societies.
₹100/- per bag against the sale of a total bag of 50 kg of phosphor compost. or a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- whichever is less
A project to provide direct assistance to farmers' accounts by sugar cooperatives against purchase/sale of produce of 50 kg bags of vermicompost by sugar cooperatives.
₹50/- per bag against the sale of a total bag of 50 kg of vermin Compost or maximum ₹6,50,000/- whichever is less.
Project for setting up of new tissue culture labs by sugar co-operative societies
50% of the project cost or a maximum of ₹40,00,000/- whichever is less 
Project for extension of existing labs (other than civil works) to sugar cooperatives having tissue culture labs.
50% of the project cost or a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- whichever is less
Installation of electricity motor instead of turbine, construction of new tank for molasses/rectified spirit storage, mechanization in sugar harvesting, distillery capacity upgradation, increase in ethanol storage capacity, new godown construction, steam economy project, boiler modification, 3 MW turbine etc. Among all these projects, any one project to be done by the organization considering the priority
25 % of project cost Or a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/- whichever is less


Eligibility Criteria:
- Sugar Co-operative Societies, Members/Farmers of Sugar Co-operative Societies will be eligible for this scheme.
Scheme to Provide Assistance to Processing Units in State Market Committees
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme to Provide Assistance to Processing Units in State Market Committees&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial aid to market committees in Gujarat to establish food processing units. These units will help in cleaning, grading, packaging, and branding agricultural produce.

Benefits:

Component
Standard of Assistance
To create facilities for processing/ grading/ cleaning / washing /shorting/ packaging/ branding, and valuation at State Market Committee level
50% of project cost to all types of market committees up to a limit of ₹1,50,00,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
- All market committees in Gujarat are eligible to apply.
Incentive Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers to Increase the Area, Production and Productivity of Sugarcane Farming
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Incentive Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers to Increase the Area, Production and Productivity of Sugarcane Farming&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support Scheduled Caste farmers by providing cash incentives for high-quality seeds, modern farming techniques, and agricultural mechanization. The scheme encourages farmers to enhance productivity and profitability.

Benefits:

Name of Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming  Benefits
Assistance for sugarcane Sowing
₹10,000/- per Hectare
Every year
10% assistance for excellent production
10% extra benefit per metric ton for production exceeding 70 metric Tons/Hectares.
Every year
Note: 
This scheme covers a cultivation area of 500 hectares of sugarcane for Scheduled Tribe farmers.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be from Gujarat state.
  - The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
  - The applicant must be a householder.
  - The farmer must be engaged in sugarcane cultivation.
  - Farmers applying for the 10% incentive must demonstrate excellent production using high-quality seeds, agricultural inputs, and modern farming practices.
Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area)&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial support to Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies in Scheduled Caste areas that lack their own milk storage or cattle feed storage infrastructure. It also promotes installation of bulk milk coolers and similar equipment.

Benefits:
Name of the Component
Standard of assistance
Remarks
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Dudhghar/ Godown
Unit price (₹10,00,000/-)or actual expenditure occurs for construction, out of that 50% of whichever is less.
Maximum ₹5,00,000/-
Once in lifetime

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Society must not already own a Dudhghar or Godown.
   1. The Society must have its own land available for the construction of the Dudhghar or Godown.
   1. The Society must not have availed of the benefit earlier under this or any other scheme for a similar purpose.
Leather Training Scheme - Rajasthan
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Leather Training Scheme&quot; was started by the Department of Industries, Government of Rajasthan in the year 1990 with the aim of promoting the leather industry, improving the production and quality of leather products, developing new designs, and generating self-employment. Under this scheme, training in the latest techniques for leather dyeing, Nagara Jooti, leather goods, and leather toys is provided through District Industry Centers. The duration of the training is 2 months. Under the training program, a batch of 15 trainees has been designated for leather dyeing and Nagara Jooti making, while a batch of 20 trainees has been designated for leather goods and leather toy manufacturing.

Benefits:
Skill Development Training
Modern technical training in Nagara Jooti (15 trainees per batch). 
Leather goods training (20 trainees per batch).
Stipend
Each trainee receives ₹500/- per month during the training period.
Tool Kits
Tool kits worth up to ₹1,000/- are provided to each trainee after successful completion of the training.
Training Duration
 
Two months.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant's age should be between 18 to 35 years.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or General category.
1. The applicant should be literate.

**Note 1:** The Selection Committee has the authority to provide up to 10 years of age relaxation on a case-by-case basis.
**Note 2:** Preference will be given to trainees who have passed 8th standard and are more educated.
Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, is designed to boost inland fisheries by supporting Scheduled Caste fishermen and fish farmers. It provides assistance for fish seed rearing, stocking, and transportation, as well as financial aid for boats, nets, and fish sale equipment. Additionally, training programs with stipends are available to enhance skills and productivity in the fisheries sector.

Benefits:

Name of Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Fish Seed Rearing
₹90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery); ₹260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery); ₹460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery); Rearing time: 30, 60, 90 days
1 Year
Fish Seed Stocking
100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost
1 Year
Prawn Seed Stocking
100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees
1 Year
Boat & Net
50% assistance for Tin Boat & Net (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-, whichever is less); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less)
6 Years
Fish Collection & Patrolling Boat
Fish Collection Boat: ₹5,00,000/- unit cost, 75% assistance (₹3.75 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Four-wheel Transport Vehicle: ₹6,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹4.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Three-wheel Transport Vehicle: ₹2,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹1.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price)
Once in a lifetime
Scheme for fish sale equipments
50% subsidy of total unit purchase cost (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-) Includes:                                                        Insulated box (₹1,000/-), Box (₹500/-), Renkadi (₹5,000/-), Weighing unit (₹1,000/-)
Once in a lifetime
Training of Scheduled Caste trainees
₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during training
Once in a lifetime


Eligibility Criteria:
- Individuals/ societies/ self-help groups/ associations/ reservoir monopolies/ private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
  - The applicant should be a Fisherman.
  - The applicant should belong to the Schedule Caste(SC) category.
  - Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
  - The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.
To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Non-Tribal Areas
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Non-Tribal Areas&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to enhance fish seed production and promote inland fisheries in non-tribal areas. It provides financial assistance for fish farming, fish seed rearing, and procurement of essential fisheries equipment, benefiting individuals, societies, and self-help groups involved in inland fisheries.

Benefits:

Component Name
Standard of Assistance	
Minimum Time Limit for Reclaiming Benefits
Fish Seed Rearing	
₹90/- per 1000 (spawn to fry) ₹260/- per 1000 (fry to fingerlings) ₹460/- per 1000 (spawn to fingerlings)	
1 Year
Fish Seed/Prawn Seed Stocking	
50% subsidy on cost and transportation	
1 Year
Boat & Net Assistance	
50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/- for Tin Boat-Net, ₹15,000/- for FRP Boat-Net	
6 Years
Assistance to Backward Women for Fish Sale Equipment	
50% subsidy up to ₹7,500/-	
Once in a Lifetime
Plastic Crates	
50% subsidy up to ₹600/- per unit	
5 Years
Aerator Assistance	
50% subsidy up to ₹50,000/-	
5 Years
Fish Collection cum Patrolling Boat	
50% subsidy up to ₹2,50,000/-	
Once in a Lifetime
Insulated Box	
50% subsidy, up to ₹15,000/-	
5 Years
Fish Cage Culture	
40% subsidy (General) up to ₹1,20,000/- 60% subsidy (SC/ST) up to ₹1,80,000/-	
3 Years
Assistance to Pagadia Fishermen	
90% subsidy up to ₹13,500/-	
3 Years
New Fish Pond Construction	
40% subsidy (General) up to ₹2,80,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹4,20,000/-	
Once in a Lifetime
Input Assistance	
40% subsidy (General) up to ₹60,000/- 60% (SC/ST) up to ₹90,000/-	
Once in a Lifetime
Mobile Laboratory Van	
50% subsidy up to ₹5,00,000/-	
Once in a Lifetime
Fish Seed Hatchery	
50% subsidy up to ₹12,50,000/-	
Once in a Lifetime


Eligibility Criteria:
- Individuals/ societies/ self-help groups/ associations/ reservoir monopolies/ private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
  - The applicant should be a Fisherman.
  - Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
  - Applicant must have own private land/leased land to avail new pond construction assistance for fish farming (In case of two or more land holders consent form of other land holders must be submitted).
  - The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.