Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: EPF Reimbursement to MSMEs
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat's scheme reimburses 100% of employer EPF contributions for new hires at eligible MSMEs.
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, administers the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs as an umbrella programme. It supports the state's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise sector, which contributes meaningfully to employment, state GDP, and exports. The scheme operates from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, and seeks to promote sustainable growth, draw fresh investment, and advance the objectives of "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat."
This component of the scheme offers financial assistance to eligible MSMEs by reimbursing their statutory contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for newly recruited staff. The support reduces the operational costs associated with hiring, which encourages job creation and sustains economic activity in Gujarat. By covering a notable statutory expense, the initiative makes recruitment more feasible for MSMEs and supports their growth and economic resilience.
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 firm 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), as applicable. - Eligibility extends to new manufacturing enterprises, as well as existing ones pursuing expansion or diversification. - Commercial production must begin within the scheme's operative period, from 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 form with all required personal and business particulars, then press "Submit". - Confirm your E-mail ID by activating the link dispatched to your registered email address. - Once email verification succeeds, your investor registration on the portal is finalised. - **Post-Registration Process:** - Revisit the [Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)](https://ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/) and choose "Login" to enter your account. - Provide the email address and password established during registration. - Press the "Login" button to reach your customised account dashboard. - Fill out every necessary field and upload the mandatory documents relevant to your enterprise and the EPF reimbursement request to conclude the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs?
It is an umbrella scheme by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, supporting the state's MSME sector through growth, investment, and employment, effective from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027.
What specific benefit does this component offer?
Under this component, eligible MSMEs in Gujarat receive full reimbursement of the employer’s statutory contribution to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for newly hired employees.
What is the maximum reimbursement amount per employee?
The reimbursement is limited to the lesser of 12% of basic salary plus Dearness Allowance (DA) or ₹1800 per employee per month.
For how long is the assistance available?
The assistance is available for a maximum of 10 years, counted from the date the enterprise begins commercial production.
What are the key eligibility criteria for this scheme?
Eligible applicants must be Micro, Small, or Medium enterprises holding valid MSME or DPIIT registration, and must either be new manufacturing units or existing units expanding or diversifying, with commercial production starting within the scheme's operative period.
How do I apply for this reimbursement?
Applications are submitted through the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP), where you must register, verify your email, and log in to complete the form with your business details and required documents.
Sectors
- Msme
- Gujarat
- Epf
- Reimbursement
- Employment
- Manufacturing
- Financialsupport
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.