Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance to SHG for Job Work
₹5,000/month training + payroll support · SHG textile job workers · Gujarat
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with at least 25 female members that do textile job work for industrial units in Gujarat can receive training allowances and ongoing payroll support for their members. The industrial unit must pay ₹5,000/month extra per female worker; the government then tops up 25% of the job work value (up to ₹5,000/month per member) for five years. Apply offline through the Industries Commissioner.
About This Scheme
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with at least 25 female members that do textile job work for industrial units in Gujarat can receive training allowances and ongoing payroll support for their members. The industrial unit must pay ₹5,000/month extra per female worker; the government then tops up 25% of the job work value (up to ₹5,000/month per member) for five years. Apply offline through the Industries Commissioner.
Full official description
The "Gujarat Textile Policy" is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable. The component "Assistance to SHG for Job Work" provides financial assistance to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in job work. Eligible SHG members can receive payroll assistance and incentives to enhance their financial stability and encourage women's participation in industrial activities.
Benefits
- Training assistance: ₹5,000 per month per member for the first 3 months
- Payroll assistance: 25% of job work value, up to ₹5,000 per month per member, for 5 years
- Supports financial stability and regular income for female SHG members in the textile sector
💡 Why Startups Should Care
For SHGs doing textile job work — stitching, embroidery, finishing — this scheme provides both a training stipend and ongoing payroll support tied to output. It's a rare scheme that directly subsidises labour costs for up to 5 years, helping small textile job-work units stay competitive on price.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Your SHG must have at least 25 female members
- Only female workers of the SHG are eligible for assistance
- The SHG must be doing job work for a textile industrial unit (not independently manufacturing)
- The industrial unit you work for must pay ₹5,000/month per female worker in addition to normal job work charges
- SHGs independently doing manufacturing (not job work) are not eligible
How to Apply
- Submit the application to the Industries Commissioner in the prescribed format.
- Provide details of the SHG members engaged in job work.
- Attach documents of industrial registration and job work agreements.
- Submit the completed application with supporting documents.
- Training and payroll assistance is disbursed periodically after verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Gujarat Textile Policy"?
The "Gujarat Textile Policy" is a government initiative aimed at strengthening the textile sector by promoting investment, sustainability, employment generation, and value chain integration.
What is the operative period of the "Gujarat Textile Policy"?
The operative period of the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024 is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, covering a span of five years.
How does the policy contribute to employment generation?
The policy focuses on creating a robust textile ecosystem by attracting investments, encouraging MSMEs, supporting women entrepreneurs, and expanding production capacities, thereby generating employment opportunities.
What incentives are provided under the policy?
The policy offers financial assistance, infrastructure support, and subsidies to strengthen textile manufacturing, encourage investment, and support MSMEs, startups, and large enterprises.
What is the objective of the "Assistance to SHG for Job Work" component?
The component "Assistance to SHG for Job Work" is a financial assistance program that provides financial support to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in job work, encouraging women's participation in industrial activities.
Who is eligible to apply for this assistance?
Any SHG with at least 25 female members engaged in job work for an industrial unit is eligible to apply.
What financial assistance can an SHG receive under this scheme?
An SHG can receive [?]5,000/- per member per month for up to five years, along with 25% of the job work turnover as an incentive.
Is this scheme available for male workers in an SHG?
No, this scheme is available only for female workers of the SHG.
Can an SHG involved in independent manufacturing apply for this assistance?
No, SHGs engaged in independent manufacturing are not eligible for this assistance.
How is the payroll assistance provided to SHG members?
The industrial unit pays [?]5,000/- per female worker to the SHG, and the SHG then transfers the amount directly to the members' bank accounts.
What happens if the industrial unit does not pay ₹5,000/- per member?
If the industrial unit fails to pay INR 5,000 per female worker, the payroll assistance will not be reimbursed by the government.
For how long can an SHG avail of this assistance?
The payroll assistance is available for a maximum period of 5 years per member.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Document of registration of the industrial undertaking / Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum
- Documents of legal land possession with valid non-agriculture permission
- SHG membership records
- Job work agreement or contract documents