Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance in Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana” is an umbrella initiative launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aimed at empowering SC/ST entrepreneurs and strengthening the MSME sector to become globally competitive. This scheme is valid from August 7, 2020, to August 6, 2025.

The component “Assistance in Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)” provides financial assistance to eligible enterprises for implementing ICT solutions such as hardware for cloud computing and networking.

Benefits

• Financial Assistance: Up to 75% of capital expenditure on ICT implementation

• Maximum limit: ₹5,00,000

Eligibility

• The enterprise must be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME)

• The business must be owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs with 51% or more contribution

• The enterprise should be planning to implement ICT solutions (e.g., cloud computing, networking)

Application Process

Mode: Online

Registration Process:

1. Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)

2. Click “New Investor Registration”

3. Fill the registration form and click Submit

4. Verify your email ID using the verification link received

5. Successful email verification completes registration

Post-Registration Process:

1. Visit the IFP Portal and click “Login”

2. Enter your registered email ID and password

3. Click “Login” to access your investor dashboard

4. Fill in required business details and upload mandatory documents

5. Complete and submit the application

Helpdesk: Contact details available on the IFP portal for assistance

Documents Required

• Copy of Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration

• Copy of enterprise constitution documents

• CA certificate for fixed capital investment

• CA-certified ICT expenditure statement

• Undertaking for assistance received from GoG/GoI

• Copy of expenditure bills

• Copy of highlighted bank statements

• Copy of GPCB NOC/consent (if applicable)

• Copy of PAN Card of enterprise, promoters, and signatories

• GST Registration (if applicable)

• Copy of audited balance sheet/ITR for the last financial year

• Copy of latest electricity bill

• Certified project report on ICT/cloud computing including benefit analysis

• Self-attested documents by authorized person

• Power of Attorney/Board Resolution/Consent Letter

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Who is eligible to apply for the ICT component?
  SC/ST-owned MSMEs with 51%+ ownership implementing ICT solutions.

• Q: What is the maximum financial support available?
  ₹5,00,000 or 75% of the ICT capital expenditure, whichever is less.

• Q: Where do I apply?
  On the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP).

• Q: Can existing enterprises apply?
  Yes, if they are SC/ST MSMEs and fulfill the eligibility criteria.

Sources And References

• Official Scheme Guidelines

• Online Application Portal (IFP Gujarat)