Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance for Power Connection Charges
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat scheme reimburses SC/ST-led MSMEs 50% of power connection charges, up to ₹5 lakh.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹5,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana is an umbrella initiative of the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat. It targets the state’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, which contributes to employment, GDP and exports. The scheme is valid from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, and supports entrepreneurs belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). Its objective is to build entrepreneurial capacity and link MSMEs with global value chains.
Under this scheme, the “Assistance for Power Connection Charges” component offers direct financial aid for power-related infrastructure. This support is intended to ease the cost burden of initial setup or expansion for eligible enterprises.
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
- Not specified
- 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 run by an SC/ST entrepreneur, with 51% or more contribution from SC/ST. - The enterprise must be located outside Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) areas or any approved industrial park. - The enterprise must apply for reimbursement within one year from the date of payment of charges to the Distribution Licensee for the service line. - The enterprise must have paid charges for a new power connection, additional load, or shifting of connection/service line.
How to apply
- **New Investor Registration:** Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and select "New Investor Registration" to open and complete the registration form. Submit it once finished. - **Email Verification:** Confirm your E-mail ID by clicking the link sent to your registered E-mail address. After verification, your registration is complete. - **Login:** Return to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and choose "Login". Use your registered email address and password to gain access to your account. - **Application Submission:** Provide all necessary information about your business and attach the required documents to submit your application for power connection charges assistance. Double-check that every detail is correct and that all supporting files are included.
How applications are assessed
Applications are submitted online via the Gujarat government's Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP). The concerned department then verifies the documents and details provided, checking compliance with eligibility conditions such as enterprise registration, location, SC/ST ownership, and payment proof for power connection charges. This validation is carried out against the scheme's guidelines.
Once the review is complete and the claim is approved, the reimbursement amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the enterprise.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana?
The scheme provides financial assistance to MSMEs in Gujarat, especially those owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs, to meet essential business requirements. This support aims to increase employment, GDP, and exports from the state.
Who is eligible to apply for the power connection charges assistance?
MSMEs situated outside GIDC or approved industrial park areas, and owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs holding at least 51% stake, qualify for this scheme.
What kind of power connection charges are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers charges for a new power connection, an additional load for business expansion, or the relocation of an existing connection or service line.
What is the maximum financial assistance available?
Eligible enterprises may claim reimbursement of 50% of the charges paid, capped at ₹5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakh Only).
How do I define an 'SC/ST Enterprise' for this scheme?
An SC/ST Enterprise is one in which the SC/ST entrepreneur(s) hold 51% or more of the equity or ownership.
Is there a deadline to apply for the reimbursement?
Enterprises must submit their reimbursement claim within one year of paying the power connection charges to the Distribution Licensee. The scheme remains valid until August 6th, 2025.
Sectors
- Msme
- Scst
- Gujarat
- Power Connection
- Subsidy
- Reimbursement
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.