Scheme of Assistance for Environment Protection Measures: Scheme for assistance to encouraging Green Practices and Environmental Audit to MSMEs

Eligible Activity****Quantum of Assistance per Project Periodic Environmental AuditsUp to 75% of fees with a ceiling of ₹50,000/- per audit.Installation of Monitoring SystemsUp to 25% of fees with a ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- per audit.Green Building CertificationUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000/- per audit.Environmental Management SystemsUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹10,00,000/- per audit.Cluster-Based Equipment PurchaseUp to 35% of fees with a ceiling of ₹35,00,000/- per audit.Wastewater Recovery SystemsUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹75,00,000/- per audit.

1. The industry/unit must be registered under relevant industrial laws in Gujarat.
   1. The industry/unit must comply with existing environmental regulations and standards.
   2. The industry/unit must be engaged in manufacturing or production activities.
   3. The industry/unit must undertake projects focused on environmental protection measures.
   4. The industry/unit must adopt green practices as specified in the scheme.

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Step-1: The applicant enterprise has to fill out the prescribed application form. Step-2: Attach all relevant documents as required under the scheme guidelines. Step-3: submit the claim with all relevant documents and details of expenditure to the concerned DIC (for Activities 1, 2 &3)/Industries Commissionerate office (for Activities 4, 5 & 6) and disbursement of the assistance will be made as per availability of grant. Step-4: Ensure that the application is submitted within six months from the date of completion of the activity or project. > Contact Us:

> Jt. Commissioner of Industries (IM)

> Block No. 1, 4thFloor, Udyog Bhavan, Sector 11, Gandhinagar-382 011

> Ph. : +91 79 23252619,23252689, 23252682

> E-mail : icim@gujarat.gov.in; icjciim@gujarat.gov.in; icioim@gujarat.gov.in

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The &quot;Scheme of Assistance for Environment Protection Measures&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative promotes sustainable industrial growth by supporting industries in adopting eco-friendly practices and ensuring compliance with environmental norms. The component &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Encourage Green Practices and Environmental Audit for MSMEs&quot; is designed to promote green practices and environmental sustainability in MSMEs by providing financial support for activities such as environmental audits, installation of monitoring systems, and adopting eco-friendly infrastructure.