Sarkari Yojana
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water
About Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water
As an umbrella scheme from Gujarat’s Industries and Mines Department, the “Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs” works towards strengthening the state’s MSME sector, which is a big contributor to jobs, GDP and exports. Applicable from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, it nurtures growth and investment consistent with “Aatmanirbhar Gujarat” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” The “Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water” component funds enterprises that adopt measures to cut down on energy and water use. By supporting energy/water audits and the purchase of equipment, it encourages sustainability and better use of resources in industry.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
05 Oct 2022
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The business should be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise operating…
The business should be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise operating in the service sector.
It must hold acknowledgment or registration from the…
It must hold acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), whichever is relevant.
For audit reimbursement, the enterprise must have had…
For audit reimbursement, the enterprise must have had an energy/water audit done by a recognised institution/consultant.
For equipment support, the audit findings must show…
For equipment support, the audit findings must show that energy/water consumption has fallen by at least 10%.
Benefits Provided
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Energy/Water Audit Reimbursement:
The enterprise gets back 75% of what it…
The enterprise gets back 75% of what it spends on an energy/water audit, subject to ₹50,000/-.
This reimbursement can be claimed only once in…
This reimbursement can be claimed only once in the scheme's operative period. Equipment Cost Assistance:
Equipment suggested by the audit authority qualifies for…
Equipment suggested by the audit authority qualifies for support of 25% of its cost, capped at ₹20,00,000/-.
This support too is available only once in…
This support too is available only once in the scheme's operative period. Energy/Water Savings Requirement:
Equipment support is given only when savings in…
Equipment support is given only when savings in energy or water reach no less than 10% of the average monthly consumption of the 12 months preceding the audit.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration certificate, photocopy
Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration certificate, photocopy.
Enterprise constitution document, photocopy
Enterprise constitution document, photocopy.
Self-certified Shareholding Pattern, photocopy
Self-certified Shareholding Pattern, photocopy.
CA Certificate stating fixed capital investment
CA Certificate stating fixed capital investment.
Certified copy of the enterprise's most recent Balance…
Certified copy of the enterprise's most recent Balance sheet/ audit report.
Receipt of fees paid to the recognized institution/Consultant
Receipt of fees paid to the recognized institution/Consultant.
List of the recommended equipment installed for energy/water…
List of the recommended equipment installed for energy/water conservation (where applicable).
Invoices/bills for the recommended equipment (where applicable)
Invoices/bills for the recommended equipment (where applicable).
The recognized institution's recommendation/audit report on energy/water conservation
The recognized institution's recommendation/audit report on energy/water conservation.
Particulars showing energy/water savings of at least 10%…
Particulars showing energy/water savings of at least 10% of the average monthly consumption over the 12 months before the audit was submitted.
Project report including a benefit analysis (for equipment…
Project report including a benefit analysis (for equipment reimbursement).
Statement of expenditure certified by a CA
Statement of expenditure certified by a CA.
Self-certified Share Holding Pattern, photocopy (where applicable)
Self-certified Share Holding Pattern, photocopy (where applicable).
Bank account statement with expenditure entries highlighted
Bank account statement with expenditure entries highlighted.
Undertaking on assistance received, if any, from GOG…
Undertaking on assistance received, if any, from GOG and GOI.
Third-party documentary proof of the savings achieved, for…
Third-party documentary proof of the savings achieved, for example electricity bill, water bill (copies).
GPCB approved NOC/Consent and other departmental approvals, photocopy…
GPCB approved NOC/Consent and other departmental approvals, photocopy (where applicable).
PAN Cards of the Enterprise, Promoters/Directors/Partners and the…
PAN Cards of the Enterprise, Promoters/Directors/Partners and the authorized signatory, photocopies.
GST registration, photocopy (where applicable)
GST registration, photocopy (where applicable).
Board resolution/POA/Consent letter
Board resolution/POA/Consent letter.
A cancelled cheque, photocopy
A cancelled cheque, photocopy.
Other documents, if any
Other documents, if any.
2022-10-05
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Registration Process:
Step-1: On the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal, locate "New Investor Registration" and click it to open the registration form.
Step-2: Carefully complete the Registration Form, then click "Submit".
Step-3: Verify your E-mail ID by visiting the link forwarded to your registered E-mail ID.
Step-4: Registration is finalised successfully when verification ends.
Post-Registration Process:
Step-1: On the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal, locate and click "Login".
Step-2: Provide your registered email address and your password.
Step-3: Click "Login" to be taken to your account.
Step-4: Complete the application by keying in the required business details and uploading the mandatory documents.
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