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 active from August 7th, 2020, to August 6th, 2025, and supports entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities. Its objective is to strengthen entrepreneurial capacity and connect MSMEs with global value chains.
The Assistance for Power Connection Charges component offers direct financial support for power-related infrastructure. This reduces the initial and expansion costs that eligible enterprises face when establishing or upgrading their electricity connections.
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 the form once filled. - **Email Verification:** Confirm your E-mail ID by clicking the link sent to your registered E-mail address. Upon 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 the 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 confirms the claim, the approved reimbursement is transferred directly to the enterprise’s bank account.
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 led by SC/ST entrepreneurs, for critical business needs, with the aim of increasing employment, GDP, and exports.
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 a 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, 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 equity or ownership contribution of SC/ST entrepreneur(s) is 51% or more.
Is there a deadline to apply for the reimbursement?
Enterprises must submit their reimbursement application 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 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.