The “Gujarat Textile Policy” is an umbrella scheme by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aiming to boost investments and strengthen the entire textile value chain. Effective from October 1, 2024, to September 29, 2029, the policy promotes garments, apparel, made-ups, and technical textiles industries with an emphasis on green and sustainable growth.
The component “Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)” supports industrial units by offering financial assistance for wages to encourage employment generation.
Benefits
| Activity | Payroll Assistance |
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| Garment, Apparel & Made-ups (including Composite Unit) | ₹5,000/- per Female Worker & ₹4,000/- per Male Worker per month for 10 years |
| Technical Textile (including Composite Unit) | ₹3,000/- per Female Worker & ₹2,000/- per Male Worker per month for 10 years |
Eligibility
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The industrial unit must be recognized as a Labour Intensive Unit.
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Applicable to Garment, Apparel & Made-ups, and Technical Textile sectors, including Composite Units.
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Workers must be domiciled in Gujarat and registered under the EPF scheme.
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The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).
Application Process
Mode: Offline
Application for Registration:
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Submit the application to the Industries Commissioner in the prescribed format with all necessary documents within 1 year of loan disbursement/start of production/policy operative date.
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Upon verification and approval, the Registration Certificate will be issued.
Application for Provisional/Final Eligibility Certificate:
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MSME Units (GFCI up to ₹10 Cr): Apply to the General Manager, District Industries Center.
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MSME Units (GFCI above ₹10 Cr to ₹50 Cr): Apply to the MSME Commissioner within 1 year from DoCP or GR issuance date.
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Other than MSMEs: Apply to the Industries Commissioner within 1 year from DoCP or Registration Certificate date.
Contact Us
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Industries Commissionerate
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District Industries Center (DIC)
Documents Required
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Registration Certificate and Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum
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Land ownership/lease/rent documents with NA permission
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GPCB Consent to Establish (if applicable)
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Detailed Project Report including:
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Executive Summary
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Business details (for expansion)
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Land/Shed ownership
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Raw material sourcing
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Manpower plan
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Techno-economic viability
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Financials
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Term Loan Sanction Letter
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Board Resolution/Authority Letter/Power of Attorney
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PAN Card of Enterprise and Authorized Person
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GST Registration with annexures
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First Sale Bill (if production has started)
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Pre-expansion Audit Report (if applicable)
Sources And References