Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: EPF Reimbursement to MSMEs
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat's scheme fully reimburses the employer's statutory EPF contribution for new hires, funding eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, runs the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs, an umbrella programme intended to strengthen the state's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sector. That sector contributes substantially to employment, state GDP and exports. The scheme took effect on October 5, 2022, and remains in force until October 4, 2027, with the aim of supporting sustainable growth, drawing fresh investment and advancing the goals of Aatmanirbhar Gujarat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
One component of the scheme extends financial assistance to MSMEs by reimbursing what they pay towards the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) as a statutory contribution. The assistance applies to newly recruited employees taken on by eligible MSMEs in Gujarat.
By covering this statutory cost, the component eases the operating burden that enterprises carry when they take on new staff, which in turn encourages recruitment and keeps economic activity going within the state. Making hiring less costly for MSMEs is expected to support their expansion and add to overall economic vitality.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Gujarat
- The applicant must be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME). - The enterprise must hold acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), whichever applies. - Eligibility extends to new manufacturing enterprises as well as existing units carrying out expansion or diversification. - Commercial production must begin within the scheme's operative period, i.e. October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027.
How to apply
**Registration Process:** - Go to the [Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)](https://ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/) and select "New Investor Registration" to open the registration form. - Complete the registration form in full, entering all required personal and business information, then select "Submit". - Confirm your E-mail ID by opening the link delivered to the email address you registered. - Once the email is verified successfully, your investor registration on the portal stands completed.
**Post-Registration Process:** - Go back to the [Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)](https://ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/) and select "Login" to reach your account. - Provide the email address and password chosen at the time of registration. - Select the "Login" button to enter your personalised account dashboard. - Fill in every required detail and upload the mandatory documents relating to your business and the EPF reimbursement application in order to complete the application process.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs?
The Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, runs this umbrella scheme to strengthen the state's MSME sector through support for growth, investment and employment, and it remains in force from October 5, 2022 to October 4, 2027.
What specific benefit does this component offer?
For eligible MSMEs in Gujarat, this component reimburses the employer's entire statutory EPF contribution for newly hired employees.
What is the maximum reimbursement amount per employee?
Reimbursement is limited to whichever is less: 12% of basic salary plus Dearness Allowance (DA), or ₹1800 per employee each month.
For how long is the assistance available?
Assistance may be claimed for a maximum of 10 years, counted from the date the enterprise begins commercial production.
What are the key eligibility criteria for this scheme?
Applicants qualify if they are Micro, Small or Medium enterprises holding valid MSME or DPIIT registration, and if they are either new manufacturing units or existing units undertaking expansion or diversification, provided commercial production begins within the scheme's operative period.
How do I apply for this reimbursement?
Submit your application through the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP): register on the portal, verify your email, then log in to complete the form with the required business details and mandatory documents.
Sectors
- Msme
- Gujarat
- Epf
- Reimbursement
- Employment
- Manufacturing
- Financialsupport
Details last verified on 14 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.