Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water 
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Mines Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Government Organisation, Industries

The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs" aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports.

Benefits:
> **Energy/Water Audit Reimbursement:**

  - 75% of the cost of an energy/water audit, up to ₹50,000/- will be reimbursed.
  - Reimbursement is available once during the operative period of the scheme.

> **Equipment Cost Assistance:**

  - 25% of the cost for equipment recommended by the audit authority, up to ₹20,00,000/-, is eligible for assistance.
  - Assistance is available once during the scheme&#39;s operative period.

> **Energy/Water Savings Requirement:**

  - Assistance for equipment is available only if the energy or water savings are at least 10% of the average monthly consumption over the last 12 months before the audit.

Eligibility:
1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise in the service sector.
   1. The enterprise must have obtained acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as applicable.
   1. Enterprises must have undergone an energy/water audit conducted by a recognized institution/consultant to qualify for the audit reimbursement.
   1. Enterprises must demonstrate a minimum 10% reduction in energy/water consumption, based on the audit findings, to qualify for equipment assistance.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.
Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit". 
Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.
Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.
Post-Registration Process:Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login".
Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.
Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.
Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.

Documents Required:
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.