Market Development Assistance to MSMEs: Assistance to Organizers for Organizing Industrial Exhibitions in Gujarat

The “Assistance to Organizers for Organizing Industrial Exhibitions in Gujarat” is a component under the “Market Development Assistance to MSMEs” scheme, launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme offers financial assistance in the form of electricity cost reimbursement to recognized organizers conducting industrial exhibitions for the manufacturing sector in Gujarat.

Benefits

• Electricity Cost Reimbursement:
  60% of the electricity bill incurred during the exhibition and pre-preparation period

Eligibility

• Organizer must be an:

  • Industry Association

  • Federation of Industries Association

  • Chamber of Commerce

• Exhibition must be:

  • Held in Gujarat

  • Conducted during the policy period

  • Organized in the interest of the manufacturing sector

• Prior approval from the MSME Commissioner is mandatory

• Reimbursement will be based on actual expenditure

Application Process

Mode: Online

Registration Process:

1. Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)

2. Click “New Investor Registration”

3. Fill in the registration form and click Submit

4. Verify the email ID via the link sent to your email

5. Upon verification, the registration is complete

Post-Registration Process:

1. Go to the IFP Portal and click “Login”

2. Enter your registered email and password

3. Click “Login” to access your dashboard

4. Fill in the business details and upload required documents

5. Complete and submit the application form

Helpdesk: Contact information available on the IFP portal for assistance

Documents Required

• Prior approval letter from the MSME Commissioner

• Electricity bills for:

  • Exhibition period

  • Pre-preparation period

• Proof of actual expenditure incurred

• Certificate of organization from respective association/federation/chamber

• Bank details for reimbursement

• Any other documents, if required

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
  Recognized industry associations, federations, or chambers organizing exhibitions in Gujarat.

• Q: What percentage of electricity cost is reimbursed?
  60% of electricity bills for the exhibition and its setup period.

• Q: Is prior approval necessary?
  Yes, approval from the MSME Commissioner is mandatory before organizing the exhibition.

• Q: What is the mode of application?
  Online via the Investor Facilitation Portal

Sources And References

•  Guidelines