Jyoti Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

Description
Launched on 7th September 2015, the scheme "Jyoti Gramodyog Vikas Yojana" by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote rural entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance margin money subsidy for setting up new village industries in areas with 24x3-phase electricity supply. The scheme targets individual artisans, entrepreneurs, and Self-Help Groups SHGs with project costs ranging from ₹1,00,000/- to ₹25,00,000/-. It offers 25–30% margin money subsidy higher for SC/ST/women/PH candidates to incentivize production-oriented ventures. Applications are submitted offline through District Industries Centres DICs , and subsidies are disbursed after a 2-year successful project run.

Benefits
• For General Category
• 25% for projects up to ₹10,00,000/-.
• 25% on first ₹10,00,000/- + 10% on remaining cost (up to ₹25,00,000/-).
• For SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped
• 30% for projects up to ₹10,00,000/-.
• 30% on first ₹10,00,000/- + 10% on remaining cost (up to ₹25,00,000/-).
• Includes machinery, raw materials, and working capital (max 10% of total cost).
• Excludes land/building expenses.
• The subsidy is credited to the beneficiary’s account after 2 years of successful operation (upon verification by DIC).

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be aged between 25 to 50 years.
2. - The applicant must have passed at least Class 10 from a recognized educational board.
3. - The applicant must possess at least one year of experience in the proposed business activity or relevant training from a recognized institution.
4. - The applicant must be either an individual artisan/entrepreneur or part of a Grade-II active Self Help Group engaged in small-scale production. The applicant's proposed project must be located in a rural area with a population not exceeding 20,000.
5. - The applicant must not represent a partnership firm, private limited company, joint venture, HUF, or similar commercial entity.
6. - For SC/ST, women, and physically handicapped applicants, additional benefits are provided as specified in the benefits section.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Industries Centre (District Ughogh Kendra) of their district, and collect the prescribed format for scheme application from the designated staff.
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The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the designated staff.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the designated staff.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the staff to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the staff to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card/Voter ID.
• Class 10th marksheet.
• Training Certificates or Employment Records.
• Project Proposal, with Cost Estimates, Machinery Quotations.
• Bank Details, for subsidy disbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum and maximum age requirement to apply for this financial assistance scheme?
A: Applicants must be between 25 and 50 years old at the time of submission to qualify for the scheme.

Q: Is there a minimum educational qualification needed to be eligible for this support?
A: Yes, applicants must have passed at least Class 10 from a recognized educational board.

Q: Do I need prior experience or training to qualify for this scheme?
A: You must have either one year of experience in the proposed business activity or relevant training from a recognized institution.

Q: Can Self-Help Groups (SHGs) apply for this financial assistance, or is it only for individuals?
A: Yes, active Grade-II SHGs engaged in small-scale production, as well as individual artisans/entrepreneurs, are eligible.

Q: Are there any restrictions on where the proposed project can be located?
A: The project must be set up in a rural area with a population not exceeding 20,000 residents.

Q: Are partnership firms, private companies, or HUFs eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: No, the scheme excludes partnership firms, private limited companies, joint ventures, and HUFs.

Q: Is there any additional financial benefit for SC/ST, women, or physically handicapped applicants?
A: Yes, these groups receive a higher subsidy (30% up to ₹10,00,000/-) compared to the general category (25%).

Q: What is the minimum and maximum project cost covered under this scheme?
A: The project cost must be between ₹1,00,000/- and ₹25,00,000/- to qualify for assistance.

Q: What expenses are covered under the project cost for subsidy calculation?
A: The subsidy covers machinery, equipment, and working capital (up to 10% of total cost), but excludes land/building expenses.

Q: Is there a minimum investment required in plant and machinery for eligibility?
A: Yes, a minimum investment of ₹5,00,000/- in plant and machinery is mandatory.

Q: How and when is the subsidy amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
A: The subsidy is credited to a reserve account first and fully released after 2 years of successful operation, verified by the District Industries Centre.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Needed documents include Aadhaar/Voter ID, Class 10 marksheet, training/employment proofs, project proposal with cost estimates, and bank details.