Social Impact Subsidies in Gujarat

25% capital subsidy for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation

This Gujarat government scheme offers financial support of up to ₹25 lakh (75% of costs) to MSMEs and individuals for patent registration expenses, including attorney and application fees.

25% subsidy on institutional finance up to Rs.1 crore for plant, machinery or technology upgradation by SC/ST MSEs, capped at Rs.25 lakh.

Up to ₹10 lakh reimbursed for successfully securing (granted) an international patent, for StartinUP-registered UP startups

Tribal women in Gujarat get up to ₹5 lakh in subsidy plus a loan at 4% interest to set up and run a Nahri Kendra self-employment venture.

Up to Rs. 3.00 lakh for micro, Rs. 2.50 lakh for small and Rs. 1.50 lakh for medium SC/ST enterprises per overseas exhibition.

Subsidised quality certification for MSMEs — 50%–80% subsidy on ZED certification costs

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise visiting an international exhibition, trade fair or seminar abroad.

Up to Rs 2 lakh per MSME for consultancy and handholding to move towards Zero Defect Zero Effect.

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise participating in a domestic exhibition or trade fair.

2% interest subvention on MSME loans for GST-registered businesses

Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

The Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs, fuel, oil, and catalysts physically incorporated or consumed in export products, subject to an export obligation.

A Central Sector Scheme by MSDE providing financial incentives to establishments for engaging apprentices and partial stipend support to apprentices.

The EPCG Scheme lets Indian exporters import capital goods at zero customs duty and IGST for pre-production, production and post-production activities, in return for an export obligation.

A 6% interest subsidy on bank loans up to ₹5 lakh for Scheduled Tribe individuals in tribal areas of Gujarat who start self-employment.

Gujarat handloom cooperatives and apex societies get sales rebates of 10-20% in festival periods and 5-15% permanent rebates, with priority for SC/ST/BPL artisans.

A Gujarat government scheme providing a 15% subsidy on yarn purchases and freight reimbursement to handloom cooperatives, NGOs, and development centers to support economically weak weavers.

Tribal women in Gujarat get up to ₹5 lakh in subsidy plus a loan at 4% interest to set up and run a Nahri Kendra self-employment venture.

Subsidised quality certification for MSMEs — 50%–80% subsidy on ZED certification costs

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise visiting an international exhibition, trade fair or seminar abroad.

Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

The Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs, fuel, oil, and catalysts physically incorporated or consumed in export products, subject to an export obligation.

The EPCG Scheme lets Indian exporters import capital goods at zero customs duty and IGST for pre-production, production and post-production activities, in return for an export obligation.

A Gujarat government scheme providing a 15% subsidy on yarn purchases and freight reimbursement to handloom cooperatives, NGOs, and development centers to support economically weak weavers.