Gujarat State Business & Entrepreneurship

Scheme for Assistance for Industrial Infrastructure

A Gujarat state scheme that provides large financial grants to industry associations, government agencies, and SPVs to build or upgrade shared infrastructure in existing industrial areas. It covers roads, utilities, warehouses, common facilities, and more, funding up to 80% of eligible project costs (up to ₹25 crore). Apply offline to the Industries Commissionerate.

Industries and Mines Department For: Infra Official Source

About This Scheme

Full official description

The “Scheme for Assistance for Industrial Infrastructure” launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, aims to support the development and upgradation of industrial infrastructure in the state. It provides financial assistance to eligible institutions for creating infrastructure facilities that foster industrial growth, improve operational efficiency, and encourage investments.

Benefits

Up to 80% of eligible project cost or ₹25,00,00,000 per project, whichever is less
Up to 90% of project cost for MSE (Micro and Small Enterprise) clusters
Supplementary coverage if a central government scheme contributes less than 80%
Study and third-party inspection costs covered up to 5% of project cost or ₹20 lakh
Disbursement in four installments at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% project completion

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Industries associations, chambers of commerce, or SPVs registered under Societies Act, Trust Act, or Companies Act
Government departments, agencies, state/central PSUs, boards, corporations, and municipal corporations
Projects must be in existing industrial estates or clusters — new industrial parks are not eligible
Infrastructure being upgraded must have been established at least 7 years ago

Exclusions

Expenses for land purchase and development are ineligible.
Goodwill fees, commissioning fees, and royalties are not covered.
Preliminary and pre-operative expenses, as well as capitalized interest, are excluded.
Costs for transportation equipment, vehicles, technical, or consultant fees are not eligible.
Working capital expenses and expenditures not explicitly listed as eligible are ineligible.
Infrastructure development in new industrial estates or parks is not eligible.
Components already sanctioned under other State Government schemes are excluded unless specified otherwise.

How to Apply

Offline

Step 1: The Eligible Institution will apply with project report to Industries Commissionerate. Step 2: Industries Commissionerate will scrutinize the proposal and place before the SLEC for decision. Step 3: The institution will submit the claim of assistance to Industries Commissionerate in Prescribed Proforma as per the guidelines to be issued by the Industries Commissionerate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the "Scheme for Assistance for Industrial Infrastructure"?

The scheme is designed to promote industrial growth by providing financial assistance for the development and upgradation of industrial infrastructure.

Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme?

Eligible applicants include registered industries associations, chambers of commerce, SPVs, government departments, PSUs, and municipal corporations.

What is the maximum financial assistance provided under the scheme?

The scheme offers financial assistance of up to 80% of the eligible project cost or [?]25 crores, whichever is lower.

What types of projects are eligible for assistance?

Projects involving fixed capital investments for industrial infrastructure, excluding land costs, are eligible.

Are new industrial estates or parks eligible for assistance?

No, the scheme does not provide assistance for the development of new industrial estates or parks.

What types of costs are excluded from assistance under the scheme?

Costs such as land purchases, goodwill fees, pre-operative expenses, consultant fees, and interest capitalization are excluded.

Can a private organization apply for this scheme?

Yes, private organizations such as SPVs registered under the Societies Act, Trust Act, or Companies Act are eligible to apply.

What is the role of the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC)?

The SLEC reviews, evaluates, and approves project proposals for financial assistance under the scheme.

How is the financial assistance disbursed to eligible projects?

The assistance is disbursed in four installments, based on project completion milestones at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%.

Are projects involving upgradation of infrastructure eligible?

Yes, infrastructure upgradation in industrial areas or estates that are more than 7 years old is eligible.

Are MSE clusters eligible for higher financial assistance?

Yes, MSE clusters can receive up to 90% of the total project cost as assistance under the scheme.

Is there a time limit for completing the projects under the scheme?

Yes, projects must be completed within the approved timeframe, with an option for an extension of up to one year if sanctioned by the Industries Commissioner.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

Apply on myScheme.gov.in

Documents Required

Application form duly signed and stamped. (Please print your online application and upload it here with your Signature and Stamp.)
Constitution of the Institution with registration certificate.
Note on Justifying the necessity of required infrastructure. (Submit component-wise justification for the requirement of infrastructure with details of the present condition of existing infrastructure.)
Details of establishment of existing infrastructure facilities in case of upgradation of infrastructure.
Some photographs of the proposed site/component indicating the present condition.
Detailed Project Report containing the following:
Short introduction about the project proposing institution.
Component-wise details of the project and necessity.
Cost of the project based on prevailing Schedule of Rates (SOR) of Government Departments or its undertakings with engineering drawings, measurement sheet, rate analysis for non-SOR items. If machinery and equipment are involved in the project, submit detailed estimates with rate analysis and technical specification.
Means of Finance/Funding pattern of the project.
Implementation Schedule of the project.
Any other details the applicant wants to submit.
Details of Ownership of Land involved in this project. (Submit details regarding ownership of land of individuals/offices involved in this project, No Objection Certificates of the competent authority of the concerned office/institution, as applicable in the project.)
Layout map of the project prepared by work estimation agency. (Submit layout map indicating beneficiary industries while highlighting all components of the project. If assistance has already been availed under any state/central government scheme for the existing infrastructure of the project, mention it separately.)
Undertaking in prescribed format.
Executive Summary of the project.
Submit consent of the concerned institutions for contribution to the project as per the means of finance proposed in the application form.
If finance from other sources has been tied up, then submit Confirmation/Sanction letter of the Institution/Bank/Other source.
Authority letter/Board resolution of the institution.
Details of Industries to be benefitted from this project in the format mentioned below:
Sr. No., Name and address of Industry, Type of Industry (Micro/Small/Medium/Large), Establishment year of Industry, Items of Manufacture, Investment, Employment.
Submit a list of projects of the concerned industrial estate/area for which assistance has been sanctioned/availed from State and Central Government in the format given below:
Sr. No., Name of project, Project cost, Name of Government Scheme, Assistance sanctioned, Assistance sanctioned year, Assistance disbursed, Current Status of the Project (whether completed or under implementation), Completion year of the project.
Any other document pertaining to the project the applicant may like to upload.