Scheme of Assistance for Environment Protection Measures: Scheme for Assistance to Environment Management
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat's scheme funds MSMEs and large industries to adopt cleaner production technology and advanced pollution control equipment.
Closed. Applications closed on 6 August 2025. The details below describe the most recent cycle.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹35,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- 6 August 2025
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, runs the Scheme of Assistance for Environment Protection Measures, an umbrella scheme under the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020. It came into force on 7 August 2020 and remains valid until 6 August 2025. Its purpose is to encourage sustainable industrial growth throughout the state by helping industries adopt eco-friendly practices and comply with environmental norms.
Within this umbrella, the Scheme for Assistance to Environment Management component supports the uptake of cleaner production technologies and advanced pollution control equipment. The aim is to strengthen environmental management within industrial units by making better use of raw materials, cutting energy and water consumption substantially, and reducing waste generation.
Assistance under this component enables eligible industries in Gujarat to fulfil their environmental obligations while also improving operational efficiency and contributing to a greener industrial landscape.
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
- Registration under the applicable industrial laws of Gujarat is required for the industry or unit. - Adherence to prevailing environmental regulations and standards is mandatory for the industry or unit. - The industry or unit must be involved in manufacturing or production operations. - Projects centred on environmental protection measures must be undertaken by the industry or unit.
How to apply
- Complete the application form in the prescribed format (downloadable). - Enclose every document the scheme guidelines call for. - Send the filled-in form together with the documents, offline, to the Industries Commissionerate or the relevant District Industries Centre. - Make sure the submission happens within six months of the date on which the eligible activity or project was completed, and also falls inside the period during which the scheme remains in force.
How applications are assessed
The Industries Commissionerate first screens applications received from eligible industries. Those that clear this stage are placed before the State Level Empowered Committee, which grants the final sanction of assistance under the scheme after examining the project particulars and confirming that environmental regulations and all scheme criteria are met. Disbursement of the sanctioned financial assistance to the eligible industrial unit is then carried out by the Industries Commissionerate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
The scheme supports industries in Gujarat in adopting cleaner production technologies, eco-friendly practices and advanced pollution control equipment, with the aim of meeting environmental norms, cutting waste and encouraging sustainable industrial growth.
Who is eligible to apply for this assistance?
In Gujarat, units registered under the applicable industrial laws that manufacture or produce goods, meet environmental regulations and take up environmental protection projects can apply.
What is the maximum financial assistance available?
Per project, the ceiling on financial assistance is ₹35 lakh. The share of cost covered depends on the category: MSMEs adopting cleaner production technology may receive up to 35%, while large projects or other environment management projects involving pollution control equipment attract up to 10%.
Is the assistance provided upfront or as a reimbursement?
The Industries Commissionerate disburses this assistance as a reimbursement of plant and machinery costs, following approval by the State Level Empowered Committee and generally once the eligible activity or project has been completed.
How do I apply for the scheme?
Submit a completed prescribed application form with all documents required under the scheme guidelines to the Industries Commissionerate or your District Industries Centre; applications are processed offline.
What is the deadline for applying?
The scheme remains in force until 6 August 2025. Applications are to be filed within six months of completing the eligible activity or project, and that completion must itself occur while the scheme is operative.
Sectors
- Environment Protection
- Cleaner Production
- Pollution Control
- Gujarat
- Industrial
- Msme
- Manufacturing
- Sustainability
Details last verified on 14 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.