The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for Assistance to Mega Industries" aims to strengthen the overall industrial ecosystem in the State and also enable a larger set of manufacturing companies to emulate the adoption of clean energy and make them future-ready to compete in global markets.
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for Assistance to Mega Industries: Reimbursement of SGST Paid on Capital Goods - Introduction
The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for Assistance to Mega Industries" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic mega-industry sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2032, this initiative supports growth, investments, and the vision of "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat".
The component "Reimbursement of SGST Paid on Capital Goods" offers financial assistance to eligible Mega Industrial Units, providing a 100% reimbursement of SGST paid on capital goods during their investment period. The reimbursement is subject to conditions defined under the Gujarat GST Act 2017.
Benefits
- SGST Reimbursement: Full reimbursement of SGST paid on capital goods for eligible units.
- Long-Term Support: Reimbursement provided in 20 equal annual installments after a year from commercial production.
Eligibility
- The mega industry must operate as a manufacturing unit.
- The unit must have a minimum investment of ₹2,500/- crore in plant and machinery.
- The unit must provide direct employment to at least 2,500 persons.
- The unit must belong to one of the thrust sectors as defined in the cmogujarat.gov.in (Refer Page No. 9).
- The capital goods must be acquired within the investment period specified under the scheme.
- The unit must have commenced commercial production within the timeline set by the scheme.
Exclusions
- Goods not considered capital goods under the Gujarat GST Act will not be considered under this scheme.
Application Process
- Step-1: Visit the ifp.gujarat.gov.in portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.
- Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit".
- Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.
- Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.
- Step-1: Visit the ifp.gujarat.gov.in portal. Click on "Login".
- Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.
- Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.
- Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.
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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 and/or diversification projects, the DoCP shall be the date of first sale bill of the product(s) being manufactured by the expansion and/or diversification project.