Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to Large Industries and Thrust Sector: EPF Reimbursement

The Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, administers the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to Large Industries and Thrust Sector. This umbrella scheme, valid from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, targets the state's large-industry segment to promote investment and align with the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat objectives.

Under this framework, the EPF Reimbursement component offers financial support to eligible large industrial units in Gujarat. It covers the employer's statutory share of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for newly recruited staff. The reimbursement applies for up to 10 years, starting from the commencement of commercial production. This measure lowers human-resource costs, thereby encouraging employment generation and industrial growth within the state.

- **Registration Process:** - Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and select "New Investor Registration" to open the registration form. - Complete the form and press "Submit". - Confirm your E-mail ID through the link sent to your registered E-mail address. - Once confirmed, your registration is complete. - **Post-Registration Process:** - Return to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and choose "Login". - Provide the email address and password set during registration. - Press the "Login" button to enter your account. - Supply the necessary information and upload the required business documents to finish the application.

Applications are first screened to confirm they meet the stated eligibility criteria, which include DPIIT registration and the start of commercial production. Once cleared, the application moves to the reimbursement stage, where the details of newly hired staff and their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) contributions are checked against statutory requirements.