The "Gujarat Textile Policy" introduced by the Industries and Mines Department aims to create a vibrant Textile Sector ecosystem and generate enormous employment opportunities in the State.
Gujarat Textile Policy: Payroll Assistance - Introduction
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" 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
Financial Assistance
Activity
Payroll AssistanceGarment, Apparel & Made-ups (including Composite Unit) ₹5,000/- per Female Worker & ₹4,000/- per Male Worker per month
Technical Textile (including Composite Unit) ₹3,000/- per Female Worker & ₹2,000 per Male Worker per month
Eligibility
- The scheme is applicable to industrial units in the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups, and Technical Textile sectors (including Composite Units).
- The workers must be domiciled in Gujarat and registered under the EPF scheme.
- The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).
Exclusions
- An eligible Industrial Unit that has availed EPF reimbursement under any scheme of the Central / State Government, or any agency of the Central/ State Government for any period shall not be eligible for Payroll Assistance under this Policy for that period.
Application Process
- Step 1: The application has to be made to the Industries Commissioner in the prescribed format along with the following documents within one year from loan disbursement, production start, or policy operative date (whichever is later).
- Step 2: On receipt of the application and after the scrutiny and verification of relevant documents as per the procedure prescribed, registration certificate will be issued by the Industrial Commissioner.
Application for Industrial Unit:
- MSME Units having GFCI up to INR 10 Crore: After DoCP, the Industrial Unit shall submit an application to the General Manager, District Industries Center.
- MSME Units having GFCI above INR 10 Crore and up to 50 Crore: After DoCP, the Industrial Unit shall submit an application to MSME Commissioner for Provisional Eligibility Certificate within 1 year from DoCP or within one year from the date of issuance of this GR, whichever is later.
- Other than MSME Units: After DoCP, the Industrial Unit, having registration shall submit an application for Provisional Eligibility Certificate to the Industries Commissioner within 1 year from DoCP or within 1 year from the date of issuance of the registration certificate, whichever is later.
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Definitions
In case of New Industrial Unit, the DoCP shall be the date of First Sale Bill of the product/s for which the project has been set up. In case of Expansion / Diversification / Modernization, the DoCP shall be the date of First Sale Bill of the product/s being manufactured by Expansion/ Diversification / Modernization Project.