Incentive Scheme for Establishment of New Super Specialty Hospital in Private Sector

Launched on 13th December 2016, the "Incentive Scheme for Establishment of New Super Specialty Hospital in Private Sector" by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to address the shortage of high-end medical facilities in remote areas by incentivizing private and non-governmental organizations to establish super specialty hospitals. The scheme provides 10% capital subsidy on medical equipment loans (up to ₹10 crore), 4% interest subvention (max ₹40 crore loan) for 7 years, and reimbursement of electricity duty for 5 years. Eligible entities include registered doctors, firms, trusts, and corporations.

Capital Subsidy

• 10% of bank loans for medical equipment (max ₹10 crore).
• Disbursed post-hospital operationalization.

Interest Subvention

• 4% interest relief on loans up to ₹40 crore for 7 years.
• Paid in 6 annual installments after a 1-year grace period.

Electricity Duty Reimbursement

100% reimbursement for 5 years (quarterly claims).

Employment Generation

Mandates hiring qualified medical/paramedical staff.

Disbursement

• Capital Subsidy: After Equipment Installation and Hospital Launch.- Interest Subvention: Annual Installments Post 1-Year Grace Period.- Electricity Reimbursement: Quarterly Claims.

The Following Entities Are Eligible

• Registered Doctors (Gujarat Medical Council).
• Partnership Firms, Companies, Trusts, Societies, Cooperatives.

Hospital Requirements

• 50+ Total Beds,including 10+ Super Specialty Beds.
• Covers Specialties Like Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, etc. (List Expandable by Government).

Loan Conditions

• Only Loans for Construction/Equipment (Excludes Land/Working Capital).

Excludes Government/Semi-Government Bodies.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to - Commissioner, Health & Medical Education, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Gandhinagar. Pay ₹20,000/- scrutiny fee via Demand Draft.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date of submission.

Approval & Verification

• State-Level Committee scrutinizes applications.
• Technical Group conducts physical inspections.

Compliance

• Submit quarterly utilization reports.
• Maintain services for 7 years (penalty: repayment if violated).