Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) of SC/ST for Plot Developed by GIDC
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat scheme funds up to 70% of GIDC plot allotment price for SC/ST-led MSEs to build essential industrial infrastructure.
Closed. Applications closed on 6 August 2025. The details below describe the most recent cycle.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- 6 August 2025
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana, introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, is an umbrella initiative for the state's MSME sector. It operates from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, and is directed at supporting SC/ST entrepreneurs while enhancing the global competitiveness of MSMEs.
Under this scheme, the component "Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) of SC/ST for Plot Developed by GIDC" offers financial aid for developing industrial infrastructure such as water supply, gas connections, and approach roads. The aim is to improve last-mile connectivity and utility access, enabling SC/ST-led micro and small enterprises to secure industrial plots and build the infrastructure needed for effective operation and growth.
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 operated by an SC/ST entrepreneur. - The applicant must submit an application for a plot located within an estate approved by GIDC. - The plot size must not exceed 1000 Sq. Mt., with exceptions permitted for irregular plots. - An SC/ST Enterprise is defined as an enterprise where the SC/ST entrepreneur’s contribution is 51% or more.
How to apply
- **Registration Process (for new users):** - Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) at ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/. - Select "New Investor Registration" and complete the registration form. - Submit the form, then verify your email address using the link sent to your registered email. - Once verification is successful, your registration is finished. - **Post-Registration Application Process:** - Revisit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) at ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/. - Choose "Login" and provide your registered email address and password. - Enter your account, fill in all required business details, and upload the mandatory documents to finish your application. - For support, consult the Helpdesk section on the IFP portal.
How applications are assessed
Applications are submitted online and evaluated against eligibility parameters such as enterprise category, SC/ST entrepreneur involvement, and land plot specifications. The precise evaluation methodology is not disclosed, but adherence to the scheme’s provisions and submission of all required paperwork are expected to determine approval by the Commissioner MSME.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana?
The Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, runs this umbrella scheme to support the state's MSME sector. Its component, "Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) of SC/ST for Plot Developed by GIDC", offers financial aid to SC/ST entrepreneurs for industrial infrastructure on GIDC plots.
Who is eligible to apply for this assistance?
Eligibility for this scheme applies to micro, small, and medium enterprises where the SC/ST entrepreneur holds at least 51% ownership. Applicants must request a plot within a GIDC-approved estate, and the plot area should generally be no more than 1000 square metres.
What kind of assistance is provided?
Financial assistance covers up to 70% of the allotment price of a GIDC plot, supporting the development of essential industrial infrastructure such as water supply, gas connections, and approach roads.
How does an enterprise receive the assistance?
Once the enterprise pays 30% of the GIDC plot allotment price, possession is handed over, and GIDC then files a claim for the remaining 70% subsidy with the Commissioner MSME.
What is the application process?
Applications are submitted online through Gujarat's Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP). New users must register, verify their email, and log in to complete the application form and upload the necessary documents.
Sectors
- Scst Entrepreneurs
- Mses
- Gujarat
- Industrial Plot
- Infrastructure Development
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.