The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana is a flagship scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, to empower SC/ST entrepreneurs through capital investment subsidies. This is part of the broader Gujarat Industrial Policy and is valid from August 7, 2020, to August 6, 2025. The scheme supports micro-enterprises in the manufacturing sector and helps them become globally competitive.
Benefits
| Category of Taluka | Incentive |
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| Category 1 | 30% of term loan amount, up to ₹40,00,000/- + ₹10,00,000/- for FCI above ₹10 Cr |
| Category 2 | 25% of term loan amount, up to ₹35,00,000/- + ₹7,50,000/- for FCI above ₹10 Cr |
| Category 3 & Municipal Corporation Areas | 15% of term loan amount, up to ₹15,00,000/- + ₹5,00,000/- for FCI above ₹10 Cr |
Eligibility
• The unit must be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME).
• The entrepreneur must be from the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST).
• The enterprise must be in the manufacturing sector.
• The term loan must be sanctioned before commercial production begins.
• The application must be submitted within 1 year of:
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Date of first loan disbursement, or
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Date of commercial production commencement, or
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GR issue date, whichever is later.
• The enterprise must have already started commercial production.
• If any Central subsidy is availed, the total subsidy (State + Central) must not exceed the loan amount.
Note: SC/ST enterprise means the entrepreneur(s) belonging to SC/ST should hold at least 51% ownership.
Application Process
Online Mode
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Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)
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Click on New Investor Registration and fill out the form.
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Verify your email to complete registration.
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Login to the portal, fill in required business details, and submit the application.
Documents Required
• Signed copy of the application and declaration form
• Udyog Aadhaar / Udyam Registration
• Term loan sanction letter
• Bank certificate of first loan disbursement
• Constitution of enterprise (e.g., partnership deed)
• DPR or bank appraisal report (for projects over ₹5 Cr)
• Shop & Establishment Certificate (for service sector only)
• GST Registration (if applicable)
• PAN Card of enterprise
• ITR or self-declaration (for new units)
• Birth certificate / School leaving certificate (for age proof if under 35)
• Valid caste certificate (SC/ST)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Land/property documents (Index 2, 7/12 Utara, NA, etc.)
• Rent/Lease deed with ownership proof
• Property tax receipt (for service sector units)
• Board Resolution (if applicable)
• CA certificate for Fixed Capital Investment (FCI)
• Undertaking for investment details in Gujarat
• Balance sheet with annexure showing FCI
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
To provide capital investment subsidies to SC/ST-owned micro-manufacturing enterprises in Gujarat.
Q: What is the maximum subsidy amount available?
Up to ₹40,00,000/- (plus an additional ₹10,00,000/- for FCI above ₹10 Cr) based on the taluka category.
Q: Who qualifies as an SC/ST enterprise?
Enterprises where 51% or more ownership is held by SC/ST individuals.
Q: Can the subsidy be claimed before production starts?
No, the enterprise must have commenced commercial production.
Q: Is there a deadline to apply?
Yes, within 1 year of loan disbursement, production start, or GR issuance—whichever is later.
Q: Can both Central and State subsidies be availed?
Yes, but the combined amount should not exceed the total term loan.
Q: What if commercial production does not start?
The enterprise becomes ineligible for subsidy.
Q: How is Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) determined?
Through CA certification and balance sheet annexures showing investment in plant and machinery.