Gujarat Textile Policy: Power Tariff Subsidy
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Business & Entrepreneurship,Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship
Target Beneficiaries
Business Entity,Industries
Brief Description
The "Gujarat Textile Policy" introduced by the Industries and Mines Department aims to create a vibrant Textile Sector ecosystem and generate enormous employment opportunities in the State.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. New industrial units are eligible for the Power Tariff Subsidy. 1. Existing industrial units undergoing expansion, diversification, or modernization are eligible. 1. The industrial unit must submit electricity bills in its name. 1. The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP). Note: In the case of expansion/diversification/modernization, the subsidy applies only to additional power consumption beyond the previous year’s average. > Eligible Activities: Activity 1: - Garments, Apparel & Made-ups, Technical Textiles Activity (including Composite Unit) Activity 2: - Weaving (with or without preparatory), Knitting, Dyeing & Processing, Texturising, Twisting, Embroidery and MMF Spinning to manufacture yarn from Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) / Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF) (excluding Spinning activity of Cotton and Synthetic Filament Yarn).
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
> Application for Registration: Step 1: The application has to be made to the Industries Commissioner in the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="prescribed format" nis:value=https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/commondoc/2025/GTP%202024%20Registration%20Form.pdf nis:enabled=true/> along with the following documents within one year from loan disbursement, production start, or policy operative date (whichever is later). Step 2: On receipt of the application and after the scrutiny and verification of relevant documents as per the procedure prescribed, registration certificate will be issued by the Industrial Commissioner. > Application for Provisional/Final Eligibility Certificate: Application for Industrial Unit: - MSME Units having GFCI up to INR 10 Crore: After DoCP, the Industrial Unit shall submit an application to the General Manager, District Industries Center. - MSME Units having GFCI above INR 10 Crore and up to 50 Crore: After DoCP, the Industrial Unit shall submit an application to MSME Commissioner for Provisional Eligibility Certificate within 1 year from DoCP or within one year from the date of issuance of this GR, whichever is later. - Other than MSME Units: After DoCP, the Industrial Unit, having registration shall submit an application for Provisional Eligibility Certificate to the Industries Commissioner within 1 year from DoCP or within 1 year from the date of issuance of the registration certificate, whichever is later. Contact Us: > <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Industries Commissionerate" nis:value=https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/ic-contact.aspx nis:enabled=true/> > <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="District Industries Center" nis:value=https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/dic-contact.aspx nis:enabled=true/>
Required Documents
- Document of registration of the industrial undertaking, as applicable under law, and the Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum, as prescribed by the Government of India. Documents related to legal possession of land with valid nonagriculture permission for industrial use, and registered purchase / Lease / Rent deed. If the plot or shed is in GIDC estate, a copy of the possession letter should be attached. Consent to Establish from GPCB, if applicable. Detailed Project Report containing the following: Executive summary Background Details of existing business (in case of expansion) Land/Shed details Raw material procurement strategy Manpower details Techno-economic viability assessment Financial analysis Term loan sanction letter from financial institution(s) Board Resolution / Authority Letter / PoA PAN Card of Enterprise and Authorized Person GST Registration with all Annexures First Sale Bill ( In case of Commercial Production is commenced) Audit Report (Before initiation of Expansion)
FAQs
What is the "Gujarat Textile Policy"?
The "Gujarat Textile Policy" is a government initiative aimed at strengthening the textile sector by promoting investment, sustainability, employment generation, and value chain integration.
What is the operative period of the "Gujarat Textile Policy"?
The operative period of the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024 is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, covering a span of five years.
How does the policy contribute to employment generation?
The policy focuses on creating a robust textile ecosystem by attracting investments, encouraging MSMEs, supporting women entrepreneurs, and expanding production capacities, thereby generating employment opportunities.
What incentives are provided under the policy?
The policy offers financial assistance, infrastructure support, and subsidies to strengthen textile manufacturing, encourage investment, and support MSMEs, startups, and large enterprises.
What is the objective of the "Power Tariff Subsidy" component?
The "Power Tariff Subsidy" component provides financial relief on power tariffs for industries availing electricity either from DISCOM (Distribution Companies) or through renewable power sources under open access.
Who can apply for this subsidy?
Eligible new industrial units and those undergoing expansion, diversification, or modernization can apply.
What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this subsidy?
The Power Tariff Subsidy provides financial assistance of INR 1 per unit (kWh) of electricity consumed by eligible industrial units.
For how many years is the subsidy available?
The subsidy is available for a period of five years from the Date of Commencement of Production (DoCP).
Can an industrial unit consuming power from its own captive power plant avail of this subsidy?
No, industrial units consuming power from their own captive power plants, whether thermal or renewable, are not eligible for the subsidy.
Does the subsidy apply to electricity sourced from renewable energy?
Yes, the subsidy applies to electricity sourced from DISCOM or renewable energy under open access, but not from a captive renewable power plant.
How is additional power consumption calculated for units undergoing expansion, diversification, or modernization?
Additional power consumption is calculated based on the difference between the new consumption level and the average consumption of the previous year before expansion, diversification, or modernization.
Can an industrial unit claim a subsidy for electricity bills from a previous financial year?
No, the subsidy is applicable only to electricity consumption from the Date of Commencement of Production (DoCP) onwards.