Gujarat Textile Policy: Payroll Assistance

About This Scheme

The "Gujarat Textile Policy" is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable. The component "Payroll Assistance" provides financial support to industrial units by offering monetary assistance for the wages of workers. This scheme aims to promote employment and encourage industries in Gujarat, particularly in sectors like Garments, Apparel, Made-ups, and Technical Textiles, including Composite Units.

What You Get

As set out by Government of India.

• Financial Assistance
• ActivityPayroll AssistanceGarment, Apparel& Made-ups (including Composite Unit) ₹5,000/- per Female Worker & ₹4,000/- per Male Worker per monthTechnical Textile (including Composite Unit) ₹3,000/- per Female Worker & ₹2,000 per Male Worker per month

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible if all of these are true for you.

• The scheme is applicable to industrial units in the Garment, Apparel & Made-ups, and Technical Textile sectors (including Composite Units).
• The workers must be domiciled in Gujarat and registered under the EPF scheme.
• The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).

Final eligibility is decided by the government department handling this scheme.

Who Cannot Apply?

Applications are commonly rejected for these reasons, so check them before you start.

• An eligible Industrial Unit that has availed EPF reimbursement under any scheme of the Central / State Government, or any agency of the Central/ State Government for any period shall not be eligible for Payroll Assistance under this Policy for that period.

Required Documents

myScheme, Government of India does not list the documents for this scheme. The department's own website often does - check the official links below before you set off, or ask at the office where you apply.

How to Apply

1. 1 The application has to be made to the Industries Commissioner in the prescribed format along with the following documents within one year from loan disbursement, production start, or policy operative date (whichever is later).
2. 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.

Official Documents and Links

Published by the department that runs this scheme.

• Guidelines
• Scheme Guidelines