Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance of Capital Investment Subsidy to Micro enterprises

The “Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs” is a comprehensive initiative launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, to bolster the growth of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. Effective from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, this scheme supports economic self-reliance and industrial development under the vision of “Aatmanirbhar Gujarat” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.

The “Assistance of Capital Investment Subsidy to Micro Enterprises” is a component of this scheme, offering capital support to new and expanding micro-manufacturing units.

Benefits

Eligibility

• Must be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME)

• Must be registered with Ministry of MSME or DPIIT

• Must be a new manufacturing enterprise, or an existing one expanding/diversifying

• Must commence commercial production between October 5, 2022, and October 4, 2027

• Online application must be submitted within 1 year of:

  • First loan disbursement date

  • Date of commercial production

  • GR issue date
    (whichever is later and before scheme expiry)

Exclusions

• Enterprises that have already availed capital subsidy on same GFCI under other schemes (unless explicitly permitted)

• Applications submitted after 1 year from relevant milestone dates

• Term loans sanctioned after 1 year of production commencement

Ineligible Capital Expenditures:

• Land and land development costs

• Working capital

• Goodwill, royalty, preliminary/pre-operative expenses

• Indigenous second-hand machinery

• Capitalized interest

• Power generation (except for captive use)

• Rented or leased property

Application Process

Mode: Online

Registration Process:

1. Visit Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)

2. Click on “New Investor Registration”

3. Fill in the Registration Form and click Submit

4. Verify your email via the link received

5. Registration complete

Post-Registration Process:

1. Go to IFP Portal → Login

2. Enter email and password

3. Complete your enterprise details and upload documents

4. Submit the application

Documents Required

• Printed application with signed declaration and undertaking

• Udyam Registration / Udyog Aadhaar acknowledgment

• Term loan sanction letter

• Bank certificate or loan disbursement statement

• Partnership deed / MOA / AOA

• DPR (for projects ≤ ₹5 Cr) or bank appraisal report (if > ₹5 Cr)

• Shop & Establishment Certificate (for service sector units)

• GST Registration (if applicable)

• PAN Card (enterprise and signatories)

• ITR of last FY showing plant & machinery value (self-declaration for new units)

• Age proof (entrepreneurs under 35 years)

• Caste/Disability certificates (if applicable)

• GPCB CTE Certificate (if applicable)

• Property ownership documents: 7/12 Utara, Namuna 6, Index copy, etc.

• NA permission, rent/lease deed with ownership proof

• Property tax receipt (for service units)

• Board resolution / POA (for companies, LLPs, etc.)

• Declaration on other investments in Gujarat

• Balance sheet annexure and CA certificate on FCI

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is this scheme?
  It offers capital investment subsidy to micro-enterprises in Gujarat under the MSME manufacturing sector.

• What’s the operative period?
  October 5, 2022 – October 4, 2027

• Who is eligible?
  New or expanding micro-manufacturing units with valid MSME/DPIIT registration.

• What is the maximum subsidy amount?
  ₹35 lakh (Category 1), ₹30 lakh (Category 2), ₹10 lakh (Category 3)

• Is there a deadline for applying?
  Yes, within one year of either loan disbursement, production start, or GR date.

• What if the term loan is delayed post production?
  Subsidy is not available if loan is sanctioned more than a year after production begins.

• Can enterprises avail multiple subsidies?
  Not for the same investment under different state schemes.

• Are service sector MSMEs eligible?
  Only manufacturing MSMEs are eligible under this component.

• Are leased premises eligible?
  No, leased or rented properties are ineligible under capital investment.

Sources And References

• Guidelines 1

• Guidelines 2

• Online Application Portal – IFP Gujarat

• Document Checklist