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 support MSMEs in raising equity capital through the SME Exchange by providing financial assistance for related expenses.

The scheme offers 25% of the expenditure incurred on raising capital through the SME Exchange, up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/-.

The enterprise must successfully list on the SME Exchange and raise equity capital in accordance with the approved scheme. The application must be submitted within one year of the listing date.

Yes, the enterprise must submit the application within one year of its listing date on the SME Exchange.

No, assistance is only available for funds raised during the scheme's operative period.

Yes, the MSME status of the enterprise will be considered based on the date of listing on the SME Exchange.

Yes, GVFL may take equity in enterprises that are registered with the SME Exchange.

Yes, the assistance is a one-time financial support provided after the successful raising of equity capital through the SME Exchange.