The “Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for Assistance to MSMEs” is a state initiative designed to support and strengthen the MSME sector in Gujarat. It aims to enhance growth, encourage investments, and contribute to the vision of self-reliant Gujarat and India.

The scheme is operative from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, covering a period of five years.

The scheme aims to boost MSME growth, enhance the industrial ecosystem, encourage investments, and contribute to Gujarat’s and India’s self-reliance vision.

The scheme includes the establishment of new industrial estates, sector-specific parks, and infrastructure projects, along with amendments to the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020 to further support MSME growth.

MSMEs established and operating within Gujarat are eligible to benefit from the scheme, as per the criteria defined in the policy framework.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible MSMEs for costs incurred on LT/HT service line charges paid to distribution licensees.

The maximum assistance provided under the scheme is ₹5,00,000/- per enterprise during the operative period.

The scheme reimburses 35% of the charges paid to the distribution licensee for LT/HT service lines.

The scheme covers expenses for new connections, additional load for expansion, and shifting of connection or service lines.

Applicants must submit their applications within one year from the date of payment to the distribution licensee.

No, the scheme is exclusively for MSMEs located outside GIDC or approved industrial parks.

No, the scheme allows for reimbursement up to the maximum limit of ₹5,00,000/- per enterprise during the operative period.