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: Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water - 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 "Assistance for Saving in Consumption of Energy and Water" provides financial assistance to existing and new industrial units that take steps to reduce energy and water consumption. It covers part of the cost for energy/water audits and the purchase of recommended equipment to encourage efficient resource usage.
Benefits
- Reimbursement for Energy/Water Audit: 75% of the cost of an energy or water audit conducted by a recognized institution/consultant, up to a maximum of ₹50,000, will be reimbursed once during the policy period.
- Equipment Cost Assistance: 25% of the cost of equipment recommended by the auditing authority, up to a maximum of ₹20,00,000, will be provided as one-time assistance.
Eligibility
- Both existing and new industrial units can apply.
- The unit must take specific actions to reduce energy and water consumption.
- A minimum 10% reduction in energy or water consumption is required in the 12 months prior to the audit to be eligible for equipment cost assistance.
Exclusions
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.
Contact Us:
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.