Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — Exhibition Subsidy up to ₹5L — Frequently Asked Questions

The amount depends on the level of the exhibition. A state-level event is reimbursed at 80% of expenses up to ₹50,000, a national-level event at 80% up to ₹1,00,000, and an international exhibition held inside India at 80% up to ₹2,00,000. For an international exhibition held outside India, the rate is 70% of expenses up to ₹5,00,000.

The applicant must be a Micro, Small or Medium enterprise in the manufacturing sector, it must be SC/ST-led with an SC/ST contribution of 51% or more, and it must be in production in Gujarat during the scheme's run. Participation is allowed in exhibitions and trade fairs held in India as well as outside India.

For this scheme, an enterprise counts as an SC/ST enterprise when the contribution of the SC/ST entrepreneur — whether through equity or ownership — is 51% or more of the enterprise.

It depends on the level of the exhibition. For state-level, national-level and international exhibitions held inside India, the limit is 5 times each during the scheme period. For international exhibitions held outside India, the limit is 3 times.

The assistance covers costs incurred for participating in an approved exhibition or trade fair, specifically stall rent, product literature and display materials.

Yes. The scheme supports events both within India and abroad. However, an international exhibition held outside India must be approved by a recognised body such as MSME Development Institute (MSME-DI), India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), EEPC India, Federation of Indian Export Organization (FIEO) or the state Government.

No. This component is limited to manufacturing sector MSME enterprises. Trading and service businesses do not fall within its scope.

Applications for this component close on 6 August 2025, which is also the end date of the scheme's run from 7 August 2020.

No. This is a subsidy in the form of a reimbursement of eligible exhibition expenses, so it is non-dilutive — no stake or ownership in the enterprise is taken in return.

Applications go through the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP). Register with "New Investor Registration", fill and submit the registration form, then verify your email ID through the link sent to your registered address. After verification you can log in with that email address and password, fill in the required details about your business and upload the mandatory documents to complete the application.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — Exhibition Subsidy up to ₹5L, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — Exhibition Subsidy up to ₹5L is offered by Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.