Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME):  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, Industries

The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" launched by the Industries and Mines Department aims to position Gujarat as a global business hub, promoting sustainable manufacturing, MSME growth, and export competitiveness.

Benefits:
&gt; **Reimbursement for Energy/Water Audit:** 

75% cost of energy/water audit conducted by a recognized institution/ consultant subject to maximum ₹ 50,000/- for each will be reimbursed once during the operative period of the scheme.
&gt; **Subsidy on Recommended Equipment:** 

25% of the cost of equipment recommended by the Auditing authority subject to a maximum ₹20,00,000/- one time assistance will be eligible during the operative period of the scheme.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be an existing or new enterprise.
  - The enterprise must conduct an energy/water audit from a recognized institution.
  - The enterprise must achieve a minimum 10% reduction in energy/water consumption after implementing audit recommendations.
  - The applicant must install equipment as per the recommendations of the auditing authority.
  - Enterprises with increased energy/water consumption due to production growth will be reviewed separately.

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.
Helpdesk: Contact Here.

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.