Gujarat Textile Policy: Payroll Assistance (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)
By Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat
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Quick Answer
This scheme provides monthly payroll assistance as a fiscal incentive to labour-intensive industrial units in Gujarat's textile sector, promoting employment and green growth.
About this subsidy
The "Gujarat Textile Policy" is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims 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)" specifically provides financial support to industrial units by offering monetary assistance for the wages of workers. This scheme is designed to promote employment and encourage industries in Gujarat, particularly in sectors like Garments, Apparel, Made-ups, and Technical Textiles, including Composite Units. This support helps businesses manage operational costs and expand their workforce, contributing significantly to the state's economic development and positioning Gujarat as a leader in sustainable textile manufacturing. The policy's broad scope ensures that both established units and new ventures receive the necessary incentives to innovate and grow within the textile ecosystem.
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Subsidy providers
The Industries & Mines Department (IMD) of the Government of Gujarat is the state department that makes industrial and MSME policy. Its executive arm, the Industries Commissionerate, implements those policies, both the state's and the central government's, and runs the Startup…
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- Amount
- ₹2.4L – ₹6L
What You Get
The scheme provides significant financial support to industrial units in Gujarat's textile sector. For Garment, Apparel & Made-ups units (including Composite Units), ₹5,000/- per Female Worker & ₹4,000/- per Male Worker is provided per month. For Technical Textile units (including Composite Units), ₹3,000/- per Female Worker & ₹2,000/- per Male Worker is provided per month. This assistance is granted for a period of up to 10 years, directly supporting payroll expenses and promoting job creation. This fiscal incentive significantly reduces operational costs for labour-intensive units, enabling them to expand operations, invest in skill development, and enhance their competitiveness within the global textile market.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Duration
- 122 months
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
The application process involves scrutiny and verification of relevant documents by the Industrial Commissioner or respective authorities (General Manager, District Industries Center or MSME Commissioner) before issuing a registration certificate and subsequently a Provisional/Final Eligibility Certificate. The specific criteria for "Labour Intensive Unit" recognition and the detailed verification process are outlined in the prescribed procedure, ensuring adherence to policy guidelines and eligibility requirements.
Application Process
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Apply for Registration
Submit application with prescribed format and documents to the Industries Commissioner.
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How to apply
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Line up your documents
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gujarat Textile Policy: Payroll Assistance?
This scheme offers financial support to labour-intensive industrial units in Gujarat's textile sector by providing monetary assistance for the wages of workers. It aims to promote employment and encourage industries like Garments, Apparel, Made-ups, and Technical Textiles.
Who is eligible to apply for this assistance?
Industrial units recognized as Labour Intensive Units in the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups, and Technical Textile sectors (including Composite Units) are eligible. Workers for whom assistance is sought must be domiciled in Gujarat and registered under the EPF scheme.
What is the duration and amount of assistance?
Assistance is provided for a period of 10 years. For Garment, Apparel & Made-ups, it's ₹5,000 per female worker and ₹4,000 per male worker per month. For Technical Textiles, it's ₹3,000 per female worker and ₹2,000 per male worker per month.
How do I apply for this scheme?
Applications are made offline. First, register with the Industries Commissioner in the prescribed format. Following registration, apply for a Provisional/Final Eligibility Certificate to the General Manager, District Industries Center (for MSME units up to INR 10 Crore GFCI), MSME Commissioner (for MSME units INR 10-50 Crore GFCI), or the Industries Commissioner (for Other than MSME Units).
Are there any deadlines for application?
Units must apply for registration and the Provisional Eligibility Certificate within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP) or within one year from the policy operative date/issuance of the GR/registration certificate, whichever is later. The policy is effective from October 1st, 2024, to September 29th, 2029.
What are the key objectives of this policy?
The policy aims to augment investments in the textile sector, strengthen the entire textile value chain, promote employment, reduce the carbon footprint, and foster green growth to make the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
