Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Mines Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, 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:
&gt; **Financial Assistance:**

  - Subsidy of 50% of all charges after deducting assistance from the Government of India.
  - Maximum subsidy capped at ₹50,000 during the scheme&amp;#39;s operative period.

&gt; **Quality and Sustainability Enhancement:**

  - Encourages MSMEs to adopt ZED manufacturing practices.
  - Promotes energy-efficient manufacturing and eco-friendly production.

&gt; **Professional Development:**

  - Develops professionals skilled in ZED certification and manufacturing.

&gt; **Support for Prior Expenses:**

  - Eligible enterprises can claim assistance for expenses incurred during the previous scheme’s operative period.

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Eligibility:
1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
   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. New manufacturing enterprises or existing ones undertaking expansion or diversification are eligible.
   1. The enterprise must commence commercial production during the scheme&amp;#39;s operative period.

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.
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Documents Required:
Copy of Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration Certificate.
Copy of the Constitution of the Enterprise.
CA Certificate for Fixed Capital Investment.
Copy of Self-Certified Shareholding Pattern (if applicable).
Copy of ZED Certification.
CA-Certified Detailed Expenditure Statement for Obtaining ZED Certification.
Undertaking for Any Assistance from GoG and GoI.
Copy of the Bill of Expenditure Incurred.
Copy of the Highlighted Bank Statement.
Copy of GPCB Approved NOC/Consent & Other Department Approvals (if applicable).
Copy of PAN Card of the Enterprise, Promoters/Partners/Directors, and Authorized Signatory.
Copy of GST Registration (if applicable).
Copy of CA-Certified Balance Sheet of the Last Financial Year/Annual Audit Report.
Copy of the Last Electricity Bill.
Copy of Testing Equipment Purchased Booklet (if applicable).
Self-Attested Documents/Details Submitted by the Authorized Person.
Power of Attorney/Board Resolution Letter/Consent Letter.