Sarkari Yojana
Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water
About Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water
The “Gujarat Textile Policy” is a broad umbrella programme of the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. Its goals are to boost investment in textiles, build up the value chain across all sub-sectors and give particular strength to the garments and apparel and technical textiles industries. Running from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, the policy pushes for lower carbon emissions and green growth, aiming for a textile sector that can compete worldwide while staying environmentally sustainable. Its “Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water” component helps both existing and new industrial units that work to use less energy and water. A share of the expense of energy/water audits, and of buying the equipment those audits recommend, is covered to promote efficient use of resources.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
01 Oct 2024
29 Sep 2029
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applications are open to new units as well…
Applications are open to new units as well as existing ones.
The unit has to take concrete measures that…
The unit has to take concrete measures that cut its energy and water use.
To qualify for help with equipment cost, consumption…
To qualify for help with equipment cost, consumption of energy or water must fall by at least 10% compared with the 12 months preceding the audit.
Benefits Provided
Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Reimbursement for Energy/Water Audit:
Once during the policy period, units get back 75% of what they paid a recognised institution/consultant for an energy or water audit, with a ceiling of ₹50,000/-.
Equipment Cost Assistance:
One-time assistance equal to 25% of the cost of equipment suggested by the auditing authority is given, capped at ₹20,00,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The industrial undertaking's legally required registration document, along with the Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum as laid down by the Government of India.
Land papers showing legal possession and valid non-agriculture permission for industrial use, with the registered purchase / Lease / Rent deed; if the plot or shed lies in a GIDC estate, include a copy of its possession letter.
Consent to Establish granted by GPCB, if relevant.
Detailed Project Report that includes:
A summary for executives
A summary for executives
Background of the project
Background of the project
Information on current business (when expanding)
Information on current business (when expanding)
Details of land/shed
Details of land/shed
Strategy for sourcing raw material
Strategy for sourcing raw material
Staffing details
Staffing details
Techno-economic viability study
Techno-economic viability study
Financial analysis - Term loan sanction letter issued…
Financial analysis
Term loan sanction letter issued by the financial institution(s)
Board Resolution / Authority Letter / PoA
PAN Card for both the enterprise and its authorised person
GST Registration including all Annexures
First Sale Bill, if commercial production has started
Audit Report from the period before expansion began
2024-10-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Application for Registration:
Step-1: Send the application in the prescribed form to the Industries Commissioner together with the required documents. This must be done within one year of loan disbursement, commencement of production or the policy operative date, taking whichever date is latest.
Step-2: After scrutinising and verifying the papers under the prescribed procedure, the Industrial Commissioner grants the registration certificate.
Application for Provisional/Final Eligibility Certificate:
Application for Industrial Unit:
MSME Units having GFCI up to INR 10 Crore:
These units send their application to the General Manager, District Industries Center once DoCP has occurred.
MSME Units having GFCI above INR 10 Crore and up to 50 Crore:
These units approach the MSME Commissioner for a Provisional Eligibility Certificate after DoCP, either within 1 year of DoCP or within one year from when this GR was issued, whichever falls later.
Other than MSME Units:
Registered units in this group apply to the Industries Commissioner for a Provisional Eligibility Certificate after DoCP, within 1 year of DoCP or 1 year of the registration certificate being issued, whichever is later.
Contact Us:
Industries Commissionerate
District Industries Center
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.