Gujarat Textile Policy: Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)
₹4,000–5,000/worker/month payroll support for 10 years · labour-intensive textile units
Labour Intensive textile units in Gujarat — factories employing at least 4,000 workers including 1,000 women — receive monthly payroll subsidies of ₹4,000–₹5,000 per worker for 10 years. This is the enhanced version of the standard Payroll Assistance under the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024–2029. Apply to the Industries Commissioner within one year of starting commercial production.
About This Scheme
Labour Intensive textile units in Gujarat — factories employing at least 4,000 workers including 1,000 women — receive monthly payroll subsidies of ₹4,000–₹5,000 per worker for 10 years. This is the enhanced version of the standard Payroll Assistance under the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024–2029. Apply to the Industries Commissioner within one year of starting commercial production.
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 "Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)" provides financial support to industrial units by offering monetary assistance for the wages of workers. This scheme aims to promote employment and encourage industries in Gujarat, particularly in sectors like Garments, Apparel, Made-ups, and Technical Textiles, including Composite Units.
Benefits
- ₹5,000 per female worker per month for garment/apparel/made-ups units, for 10 years
- ₹4,000 per male worker per month for garment/apparel/made-ups units, for 10 years
- ₹3,000 per female worker per month for technical textile units, for 10 years
- ₹2,000 per male worker per month for technical textile units, for 10 years
- Extended 10-year benefit period (compared to standard units)
💡 Why Startups Should Care
A 10-year payroll subsidy window is exceptionally long-term support — for a garment manufacturer building a large workforce, this converts labour cost into a predictable, subsidised expense across the entire growth phase of the business.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must qualify as a Labour Intensive Unit: at least 4,000 EPF-registered employees, including minimum 1,000 women
- Must operate in garments, apparel, made-ups, or technical textiles (including composite units) in Gujarat
- Workers must be Gujarat residents registered under the EPF scheme
- Must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production
How to Apply
- Submit the application to the Industries Commissioner in the prescribed format.
- Attach industrial registration and payroll records for eligible workers.
- Include worker-wise wage payment proof.
- Submit the application periodically for ongoing payroll reimbursement.
- Assistance continues for up to 10 years subject to annual 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 "Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)" component?
The objective of this component is to provide financial assistance to labour-intensive industrial units in Gujarat, supporting them in covering the wages of workers and promoting employment in key sectors.
Which industries are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme?
The scheme applies to industrial units operating in Garments, Apparel, Made-ups, and Technical Textiles (including Composite Units).
What type of financial support is provided under this scheme?
The scheme offers monetary assistance to industrial units for the wages of their workers to encourage employment generation.
Is EPF registration mandatory for availing of this benefit?
Yes, EPF registration is mandatory, as only workers registered under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme are considered eligible for payroll assistance.
Can an industrial unit employ workers from other states under this scheme?
No, only workers domiciled in Gujarat are eligible for payroll assistance under this scheme.
How much payroll assistance is given to workers in the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups sector?
In the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups (including Composite Units) sector, the assistance is [?]5,000/- per month for each female worker and [?]4,000/- per month for each male worker for a period of 10 years.
What is the amount of assistance provided to workers in the Technical Textile sector?
In the Technical Textile (including Composite Units) sector, the assistance is [?]3,000/- per month for each female worker and [?]2,000/- per month for each male worker for a period of 10 years.
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
- Worker-wise payroll and attendance records
- EPF contribution proof