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 with up to ₹15 lakh for industrial infrastructure like water, gas, and 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, run by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, is an umbrella scheme for the state’s MSME sector. It has been in effect from August 7th, 2020, to August 6th, 2025, and is directed at entrepreneurs from SC/ST communities. The scheme seeks to support these business owners and improve the international standing of their enterprises.
One component, titled "Assistance to basic industrial infrastructure (Water, Gas and Approach Road)," offers financial support for developing core facilities such as water supply, gas connections, and approach roads. The aim is to strengthen last-mile connectivity and dependable access to utilities, fostering a more efficient operating environment for eligible businesses 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** – Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) using the link provided and select “New Investor Registration” to open the registration form. - **Step 2: Submit the registration form** – Provide all required information in the form and press “Submit.” - **Step 3: Verify your email** – Activate your account by clicking the verification link sent to the email address you supplied. - **Step 4: Confirm registration** – Once the email is verified, your registration is considered complete. - **Step 5: Sign in to the portal** – Navigate back to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and choose “Login.” - **Step 6: Enter your credentials** – Type in the email address and password set during registration, then click the “Login” button to reach your dashboard. - **Step 7: Finish the application** – Provide all required business particulars and upload the necessary 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 aid for developing 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 goal of improving utility access and last-mile connectivity.
What is the maximum financial assistance I can receive?
Eligible enterprises may claim up to 75% of the capital investment or expenditure on approved infrastructure, subject to a ceiling of ₹15,00,000 (Fifteen Lakhs INR) per enterprise across all such facilities.
How do I apply for the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana's infrastructure assistance?
Applications are submitted online via the Gujarat government’s Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP). You must register as a new investor, verify your email, and log in to fill out the detailed form with the required business and infrastructure information.
Is co-financing required for this scheme?
Yes, the scheme covers up to 75% of the capital investment, so the applicant enterprise must fund the remaining 25% of the industrial infrastructure cost.
Sectors
- Msme
- Gujarat
- Scst Entrepreneurs
- Industrial Infrastructure
- Water Infrastructure
- Gas Connections
- Approach Roads
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.