Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance to MSME Manufacturing Sector Participation in the Exhibition (National and International)
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat scheme funds SC/ST-led MSME manufacturers to attend national and international exhibitions and trade fairs.
Closed. Applications closed on 6 August 2025. The details below describe the most recent cycle.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- ₹50,000 – ₹5,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- 6 August 2025
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, operates the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana as an umbrella initiative. The scheme runs from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, and focuses on strengthening the state's MSME sector by assisting entrepreneurs from SC/ST communities and improving global competitiveness.
Under this umbrella, the component titled "Assistance to MSME Manufacturing Sector Participation in the Exhibition (National and International)" provides financial support to manufacturing MSMEs. This assistance covers expenses such as stall rent, product literature, and display materials when these enterprises take part in exhibitions and trade fairs at state, national, and international levels. The objective is to increase market visibility and support business expansion for eligible units in Gujarat.
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 enterprise must be classified as a Micro, Small, or Medium enterprise. - The business must be owned and operated by an SC/ST entrepreneur, with SC/ST ownership or contribution of at least 51%. - Only MSMEs engaged in the manufacturing sector are eligible. - The enterprise must be in active production within Gujarat during the scheme's tenure. - The exhibition or trade fair may be held either within India or abroad. - For international exhibitions, approval is required from recognised bodies such as the MSME Development Institute (MSME-DI), India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), EEPC India, Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO), or the state government.
How to apply
- **Registration Process:** - Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and select "New Investor Registration" to open the registration form. - Complete the Registration 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:** - Access the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and choose "Login". - Provide the email address and password used at the time of registration. - Press the "Login" button to enter your account. - Provide the necessary details and mandatory documents about your business to finish the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana's exhibition participation component?
The scheme provides financial assistance to SC/ST-led MSME manufacturing enterprises in Gujarat for participating in state, national, and international exhibitions and trade fairs, with the aim of improving their market exposure and supporting business growth.
Which types of expenses are covered under this scheme?
The financial assistance reimburses eligible costs, including stall rent, product literature, and display materials, incurred while participating in approved exhibitions and trade fairs.
Is there a limit to how many times an enterprise can avail this assistance?
An enterprise can avail assistance up to 5 times for State, National, and International (Inside India) exhibitions during the scheme's tenure. For International (Outside India) exhibitions, the limit is 3 times.
What does "SC/ST Enterprise" mean for this scheme's eligibility?
An SC/ST Enterprise under this scheme is one where the SC/ST entrepreneur holds 51% or more of the equity or ownership.
Does the exhibition have to be only within India?
The scheme covers participation in exhibitions and trade fairs held both within India and abroad, provided international events are approved by recognised bodies such as MSME-DI, ITPO, EEPC India, FIEO, or the state Government.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Msme
- Manufacturing
- Exhibition
- Trade Fair
- Gujarat
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.