Sarkari Yojana

Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Quality Certification

Gujarat
Quick Summary: This Gujarat Textile Policy component reimburses textile units for 50% of certification fees and 50% of testing equipment costs, up to ₹10,00,000/-, when they obtain recognised quality marks such as BIS, ISI, WHO-GMP or Hallmark.

About Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Quality Certification

Introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, the “Gujarat Textile Policy” is an umbrella scheme meant to bring more investment into textiles and strengthen every link of the value chain in each sub-sector, with special attention to garments and apparel and to technical textiles. It is in force from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, and puts emphasis on a smaller carbon footprint and green growth so that the sector becomes globally competitive and environmentally sustainable. Under its “Assistance for Quality Certification” component, industrial units are helped financially to earn National and International quality certifications such as BIS, ISI, WHO-GMP and Hallmark.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Launch / Open Date

01 Oct 2024

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Quality Certification, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only certificates issued by a recognised national or…

Only certificates issued by a recognised national or international body are considered.

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The unit should have actually spent money on…

The unit should have actually spent money on certification and on testing equipment.

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A claim has to be filed no later…

A claim has to be filed no later than one year after the certification date.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Quality Certification provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Support: Half (50%) of the certification fees and half (50%) of the cost of testing equipment/machinery are reimbursed, up to ₹10,00,000/-.
Eligible Certifications: BIS, ISI, WHO-GMP, Hallmark and other recognised National/International certifications are covered.
Covered Expenses:

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Charges levied by certification agencies (travel, hotel &…

Charges levied by certification agencies (travel, hotel & surveillance charges are not included).

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Expenditure on the testing equipment/machinery that is needed

Expenditure on the testing equipment/machinery that is needed.

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Charges for calibrating the testing equipment

Charges for calibrating the testing equipment.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

Registration papers of the industrial undertaking as required by law, together with the Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum prescribed by the Government of India.
Proof of lawful possession of the land carrying valid non-agriculture permission for industrial use, plus the registered purchase / Lease / Rent deed. Units on a plot or shed in a GIDC estate should attach a copy of the possession letter.
GPCB Consent to Establish, wherever it applies.
A Detailed Project Report covering these sections:

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Executive summary

Executive summary.

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Background

Background.

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Existing business details (for expansion cases)

Existing business details (for expansion cases).

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Land/Shed particulars

Land/Shed particulars.

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Plan for procuring raw material

Plan for procuring raw material.

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Manpower information

Manpower information.

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Assessment of techno-economic viability

Assessment of techno-economic viability.

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Financial analysis

Financial analysis.
Sanction letter of the term loan from the financial institution(s).
Board Resolution / Authority Letter / PoA.
PAN Card of the enterprise and of the authorised person.
GST Registration along with every Annexure.
First Sale Bill (where commercial production has begun).
Audit Report prepared before the expansion started.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2024-10-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Quality Certification through the offline application process outlined below.

Application for Registration:

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Apply to the Industries Commissioner using the prescribed…

Apply to the Industries Commissioner using the prescribed registration format, attaching the listed documents, within one year of the loan disbursement, start of production or policy operative date, whichever comes last.

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The Industrial Commissioner checks and verifies the documents…

The Industrial Commissioner checks and verifies the documents as per the laid-down procedure and then issues a registration certificate. Application for Provisional/Final Eligibility Certificate: Application for Industrial Unit:
MSME Units having GFCI up to INR 10 Crore: Once DoCP is reached, the unit applies to the General Manager, District Industries Center.
MSME Units having GFCI above INR 10 Crore and up to 50 Crore: Following DoCP, the unit seeks a Provisional Eligibility Certificate from the MSME Commissioner within 1 year of DoCP or within one year of the issue of this GR, whichever is later.
Other than MSME Units: A registered unit applies to the Industries Commissioner for the Provisional Eligibility Certificate after DoCP, within 1 year of DoCP or within 1 year of receiving the registration certificate, whichever is later. Contact Us: Industries Commissionerate District Industries Center

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

- The testing equipment purchased after the issuance of Quality certificate shall not be eligible for assistance.
- Expenditure incurred for renewal of certificate shall not be eligible for assistance.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References