Sarkari Yojana
Gujarat Textile Policy: Power Tariff Subsidy
About Gujarat Textile Policy: Power Tariff Subsidy
An umbrella scheme of the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, the “Gujarat Textile Policy” looks to expand textile investment, strengthen the value chain in every sub-sector, and lift the garments and apparel and technical textiles industries in particular. It applies from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029 and centres on green growth and carbon footprint reduction, so that the sector can be globally competitive and environmentally sustainable. The “Power Tariff Subsidy” component lowers electricity costs for qualifying industrial units. It gives relief on power tariffs to industries that draw electricity from DISCOM (Distribution Companies) or from renewable power sources under open access.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
01 Oct 2024
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Gujarat Textile Policy: Power Tariff Subsidy, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Newly established industrial units can claim the Power…
Newly established industrial units can claim the Power Tariff Subsidy.
Units already in existence qualify when they undertake…
Units already in existence qualify when they undertake expansion, diversification or modernisation.
Electricity bills submitted must be in the unit's…
Electricity bills submitted must be in the unit's own name.
The claim must be filed within one year…
The claim must be filed within one year of the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).
Note: For expansion/diversification/modernisation, only the extra power consumed above the previous year's average attracts the subsidy.
Eligible Activities:
Activity 1:
Garments, Apparel & Made-ups, Technical Textiles Activity (Composite Units covered)
Activity 2:
Weaving (with or without preparatory stages), Knitting, Dyeing & Processing, Texturising, Twisting, Embroidery and MMF Spinning that makes yarn from Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) / Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF), with Spinning of Cotton and Synthetic Filament Yarn excluded.
Benefits Provided
Gujarat Textile Policy: Power Tariff Subsidy provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Activity-1:
Power Tariff Subsidy of INR 1/unit (kWh) on power taken from DISCOM or Renewable Power via open-access, for 5 years from DoCP
Activity-2:
Power Tariff Subsidy of INR 1/unit (kWh) on power taken from DISCOM or Renewable Power via open-access, for 5 years from DoCP
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The legally required registration of the industrial undertaking, accompanied by the Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum per Government of India norms.
Documents proving legal possession of land holding valid non-agriculture permission for industrial use, plus the registered purchase / Lease / Rent deed. Possession letter copy is mandatory for a GIDC estate plot or shed.
GPCB-issued Consent to Establish, if applicable.
Detailed Project Report presenting:
Executive summary
Executive summary
Background of the venture
Background of the venture
Existing business details (for expansions)
Existing business details (for expansions)
Land/Shed details
Land/Shed details
Raw material procurement strategy
Raw material procurement strategy
Manpower details
Manpower details
Techno-economic viability assessment
Techno-economic viability assessment
Financial analysis - The term loan sanction letter…
Financial analysis
The term loan sanction letter from financial institution(s)
Board Resolution / Authority Letter / PoA
PAN Card (Enterprise and Authorised Person)
GST Registration with Annexures in full
First Sale Bill, if commercial production has commenced
Audit Report pertaining to the pre-expansion period
2024-10-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Gujarat Textile Policy: Power Tariff Subsidy through the offline application process outlined below.
Application for Registration:
Apply in the prescribed format to the Industries…
Apply in the prescribed format to the Industries Commissioner with all required documents; the time limit is one year from loan disbursement, production start or the policy operative date, whichever is latest.
On scrutiny and verification of the documents through…
On scrutiny and verification of the documents through the prescribed procedure, the Industrial Commissioner issues the registration certificate.
Application for Provisional/Final Eligibility Certificate:
Application for Industrial Unit:
MSME Units having GFCI up to INR 10 Crore:
Such units should, after DoCP, file their application with the General Manager, District Industries Center.
MSME Units having GFCI above INR 10 Crore and up to 50 Crore:
Such units should, after DoCP, file with the MSME Commissioner for a Provisional Eligibility Certificate within 1 year from DoCP or one year from issuance of this GR, whichever is later.
Other than MSME Units:
Such registered units should, after DoCP, file with the Industries Commissioner for a Provisional Eligibility Certificate within 1 year from DoCP or 1 year from issuance of the registration certificate, whichever is later.
Contact Us:
Industries Commissionerate
District Industries Center
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Power consumed from captive power plants (both thermal and renewable) is not eligible.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.