Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance to basic industrial infrastructure (Water, Gas and Approach Road)
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat’s scheme funds SC/ST-led MSMEs up to ₹15 lakh for industrial infrastructure like water, gas, and approach roads.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹15,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana is an umbrella scheme run by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat. It supports the state’s MSME sector, which contributes significantly to employment, GDP, and exports. The scheme is valid from August 7th, 2020, to August 6th, 2025, and is aimed at SC/ST entrepreneurs to improve the global competitiveness of their enterprises.
This component, "Assistance to basic industrial infrastructure (Water, Gas and Approach Road)," provides financial support for developing essential infrastructure such as water supply, gas connections, and approach roads. The goal is to improve last-mile connectivity and ensure dependable access to utilities, creating a more efficient business environment 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 firm must be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME) led by an SC/ST entrepreneur. - The enterprise must have made a fixed capital investment in industrial infrastructure such as an approach road, water, or gas facilities. - The infrastructure development must be located outside GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) areas or established industrial parks. - Approach road construction must undergo quality certification by a government-approved third-party agency. - Expenditures on water and gas connections must be for linking the industrial unit directly from the source.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Register as a new investor** – Open the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) using the provided link and select “New Investor Registration” to reach the registration form. - **Step 2: Submit the registration form** – Provide all required information in the form and press “Submit.” - **Step 3: Verify your email** – Click the verification link sent to the email address you registered with. - **Step 4: Confirm registration** – Once verification succeeds, your registration is considered complete. - **Step 5: Log in to the portal** – Go back to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and choose “Login.” - **Step 6: Access your account** – Enter the email and password you set during registration, then click the “Login” button. - **Step 7: Finish the application** – Enter all mandatory business details and upload the required documents to conclude the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana?
The Gujarat government’s umbrella scheme supports the state’s MSME sector, and this component offers financial assistance for basic industrial infrastructure such as water, gas, and approach roads for eligible enterprises.
Who is eligible for this assistance component?
The scheme is open to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gujarat owned and managed by SC/ST entrepreneurs, where an SC/ST individual holds at least 51% contribution. Applicants must have made fixed capital investments in approved industrial infrastructure outside GIDC areas.
What kind of industrial infrastructure is covered by this scheme?
The scheme funds essential industrial infrastructure such as water supply, gas connections, and the construction or upgrading of approach roads to the industrial unit, with the objective of improving utility access and last-mile connectivity.
What is the maximum financial assistance I can receive?
Enterprises can claim up to 75% of the capital investment or expenditure on approved infrastructure, subject to a maximum of ₹15,00,000 (Fifteen Lakhs INR) per enterprise across all eligible facilities.
How do I apply for the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana's infrastructure assistance?
Applications are submitted online through the Gujarat government’s Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP). After registering as a new investor, verifying your email, and logging in, you must complete the detailed application form with all required business and infrastructure details.
Is co-financing required for this scheme?
Yes, the applicant enterprise must bear the remaining 25% of the cost of industrial infrastructure, as the scheme covers up to 75% of the capital investment.
Sectors
- Msme
- Gujarat
- Scst Entrepreneurs
- Industrial Infrastructure
- Water Infrastructure
- Gas Connections
- Approach Roads
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.