Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy
A Gujarat government subsidy that reimburses 75% of what an SC/ST-led MSME spends on water supply, gas connection or approach road infrastructure, up to ₹15,00,000 per enterprise. Applications run on a rolling basis through the state's Investor Facilitation Portal.
- Funding amount
- ₹15L (subsidy)
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat delivers Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana, a wide-ranging programme built around the state's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sector. The component described here — Assistance to basic industrial infrastructure (Water, Gas and Approach Road) — is the one that pays for the utilities and access links an industrial unit needs before it can run smoothly.
The scheme operates between 7 August 2020 and 6 August 2025, and its beneficiary group is deliberately narrow: enterprises led by SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Rather than financing machinery or factory buildings, this component tackles the groundwork around a unit. A dedicated water supply line, a gas connection, or a properly built approach road often decides whether a small manufacturer can operate reliably and move goods in and out. By covering the bulk of that spending, the department aims to clear a practical bottleneck that holds SC/ST-owned MSMEs back, and to leave them better placed to compete.
Because the scheme has no fixed closing date for applications, eligible enterprises can apply as soon as their infrastructure investment is in place.
Highlights
- Up to ₹15,00,000 per enterprise, capped across all eligible infrastructure together
- 75% of capital investment on water supply, gas connection and approach road facilities
- Open only to SC/ST-led MSMEs in Gujarat, with at least 51% SC/ST contribution
- Infrastructure must be outside GIDC areas and established industrial parks
- Rolling applications with no fixed deadline; scheme window runs to 6 August 2025
- Applications filed online through the Gujarat Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)
Who can apply
This component is restricted to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Gujarat that are led by SC/ST entrepreneurs, and at least 51% contribution must come from an SC/ST individual.
Ownership alone is not enough. The application also turns on what you have spent and where the asset sits:
- Your enterprise must have made a fixed capital investment in industrial infrastructure — an approach road, water facilities or a gas connection.
- That infrastructure must be located outside GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) areas and outside established industrial parks.
- Any approach road work requires quality certification by a government-approved third-party agency.
- Expenditure on water and gas connections must be for linking the industrial unit directly from the source.
In short, the department checks three things: who owns the enterprise, what the money was spent on, and whether the infrastructure falls within the permitted locations.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
The support takes the form of a capital subsidy of 75% on the amount invested in eligible industrial infrastructure, subject to a ceiling of ₹15,00,000 per enterprise.
Costs that count towards it include:
- Water supply facilities for the unit
- Gas connections
- Construction or improvement of the approach road
The ₹15,00,000 limit applies across all eligible infrastructure and facilities taken together, not per item. An enterprise claiming for a water line, a gas link and a road cannot go beyond that combined cap.
As a government subsidy, the assistance is non-dilutive — no equity or ownership stake is taken in your business. Since only three-quarters of the cost is covered, the remaining 25% of the infrastructure expenditure has to be borne by your enterprise. The support is tied to fixed capital investment you have already committed to the approved infrastructure, which brings down the effective cost of securing utilities and road access.
About the provider
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy is offered by Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹15L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does this scheme actually provide?
The scheme reimburses 75% of the capital investment you have made in eligible industrial infrastructure, with the total capped at ₹15,00,000 per enterprise. That ceiling covers all the eligible facilities taken together, so if you claim for water, gas and a road, the combined payout still cannot cross ₹15 lakh.
Who is eligible to apply for this infrastructure assistance?
The component is meant for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Gujarat that are owned and managed by SC/ST entrepreneurs, with at least 51% contribution from an SC/ST individual. The enterprise must also have made a fixed capital investment in industrial infrastructure that sits outside GIDC areas and established industrial parks.
Which costs are covered under the scheme?
Three categories of basic industrial infrastructure qualify: water supply facilities, gas connections, and the construction or improvement of an approach road to the industrial unit. The idea is to improve utility access and last-mile connectivity rather than to fund plant, machinery or buildings.
Where does my infrastructure have to be located?
The infrastructure development must fall outside GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) areas and outside established industrial parks. Water and gas connection expenditure must additionally be for linking the industrial unit directly from the source.
Is there an application deadline?
No. The scheme is rolling or always open, so you can apply as soon as your infrastructure investment is in place. The scheme itself is effective from 7 August 2020 to 6 August 2025, which is the outer window within which applications are made.
How much of the cost do I have to fund myself?
Since the subsidy covers 75% of the capital investment, your enterprise must bear the remaining 25% of the industrial infrastructure cost. That applies across water, gas and approach road expenditure.
Does the scheme take equity in my business?
No. This is a government subsidy, so it is non-dilutive — no equity or ownership stake is taken in your enterprise. You remain the full owner of the business while receiving the financial assistance.
Does an approach road need any special certification?
Yes. The quality of the approach road construction must be certified by a government-approved third-party agency. This certification forms part of the eligibility conditions for claiming assistance on road work.
How and where do I apply?
Applications are filed online through the Gujarat Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP). You begin by clicking New Investor Registration and filling in the registration form, then verify your email ID through the link sent to your registered address. Once registration is confirmed, you log back in to the portal with your email and password, and complete the application by entering all required business details and uploading the mandatory documents.
What does the umbrella scheme cover beyond this component?
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana is an umbrella initiative of the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aimed at strengthening the state's MSME sector and improving the competitiveness of SC/ST-led enterprises. The Assistance to basic industrial infrastructure (Water, Gas and Approach Road) component described on this page is one specific slice of that broader programme.
Is DPIIT recognition required for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy?
No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.
Who offers Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy?
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy is offered by Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana — ₹15L Infrastructure Subsidy?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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