What you get
- Electricity Cost Reimbursement: 60% of the electricity bill incurred during the exhibition and pre-preparation period will be reimbursed.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the objective of the "Assistance to Organizers for Organizing Industrial Exhibitions in Gujarat" scheme?
The scheme "Assistance to Organizers for Organizing Industrial Exhibitions in Gujarat" under the "Market Development Assistance to MSMEs" introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, aims to offer reimbursement for stall rent, product literature, and display materials to MSMEs participating in exhibitions at state, national, and international levels.
Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme?
Industry associations, federations of industries associations, and chambers of commerce that organize industrial exhibitions in the interest of the manufacturing sector are eligible to apply.
What percentage of the electricity bill is reimbursed under the scheme?
The scheme provides reimbursement of 60% of the electricity bill incurred during the exhibition period, including the pre-preparation period.
Is prior approval from the MSME Commissioner required to avail of the benefit?
Yes, obtaining prior approval from the MSME Commissioner is mandatory to qualify for assistance under the scheme.
What type of exhibitions qualify for assistance under this scheme?
Only industrial exhibitions that focus on the manufacturing sector and receive prior approval from the MSME Commissioner are eligible for assistance.
Can individual businesses or private firms apply for this assistance?
No, the scheme is only available to recognized industry associations, federations of industries associations, and chambers of commerce.
Will exhibitions held outside the policy period be eligible for assistance?
No, only exhibitions organized within the specified policy period will qualify for reimbursement.
How is the assistance provided to eligible organizers?
The assistance is provided as a reimbursement based on the actual electricity expenditure incurred during the exhibition period.
What happens if an exhibition is organized without obtaining prior approval?
Exhibitions organized without prior approval from the MSME Commissioner will not be eligible for reimbursement under the scheme.
Is there a maximum limit on the amount that can be reimbursed?
The reimbursement is strictly limited to 60% of the actual electricity expenditure incurred during the exhibition and pre-preparation period.