Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Power Connection Charges

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.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Industries and Mines Department

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship

Target beneficiaries: Business Entity, Industries

Tags: Business, Entrepreneurship, MSMEs, Start Up

Details

The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component "Assistance for Power Connection Charges" provides financial assistance to MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) that are located outside GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) or other approved industrial parks.

Benefits

  • - Quantum of Assistance: 35% of charges paid to distribution licenses for LT (Low Tension)/HT(High Tension) service line, maximum limit up to ₹5,00,000/-
  • Quantum of Assistance: 35% of charges paid to distribution licenses for LT (Low Tension)/HT(High Tension) service line, maximum limit up to ₹5,00,000/-.

Eligibility

  1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
  2. The unit must be located outside GIDC or an approved industrial park.
  3. The applicant must have paid power connection charges to the distribution licensee during the scheme's operative period.
  4. The application for reimbursement must be submitted within one year of payment.

Exclusions

No exclusions are listed for this scheme yet.

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

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status