Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure: Scheme for Development of Green Estate

Description
The "Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure" 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, it aims to boost industrial growth through financial assistance, modern technologies, and enhanced facilities for industrial parks and clusters. The component “Scheme for Development of Green Estate” aims to support the relocation or retrofitting of polluting industrial units to designated green estates. The initiative focuses on reducing environmental pollution by providing necessary infrastructure support, ensuring compliance with environmental norms, and promoting sustainable industrial growth.

Benefits
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• **Activity****Assistance**Assistance for preparation of site master plan for relocation /retrofitting of existing polluting industrial units into Green Industrial estate as per the direction of GPCB/MoEF by recognized Science &amp;amp;amp;amp; Engineering Colleges of the State, IITs, NITs, Scientific and R &amp;amp;amp;amp; D institutions, GEMI, GCPC etc.75% assistance maximum ₹80,00,000/-.Assistance for setup /relocation /retrofitting of existing polluting industrial units into Green Industrial estate25% of capital cost or maximum ₹25,00,00,000/-.<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Industries Commissioner, based on GPCB’s recommendation, will appoint a professional agency for assessing relocation needs.
2. - The professional agency will evaluate pollution load, effluent quality, and overall environmental benefits.
3. - The study report must be approved by the SLEC committee before project execution.
4. - Any institution or group of industries with polluting industrial units recommended for relocation or retrofitting by GPCB is eligible.
5. - Infrastructure expenditures for internal roads, power distribution, communication, water supply, sewage, effluent treatment, and other approved facilities are eligible for financial support.

Required Documents
• Copy of legal status of applicant such as memorandum and article of association and company registration certificate or registration under society act or trust act, and list of directors/members with addresses.
• Proof that land for project is in possession, like land allotment letter of GIDC with copies of 7/12 utaara, N.A. permission, approved plan, and construction permission by competent authority.
• Copy of GPCB NOC/CCA for establishing project (if not applicable, then give justification on letterhead).
• Copy of Environment Clearance (if not applicable, then give justification on letterhead).
• Detailed project report covering all details mentioned in application form.
• List of beneficiaries in format as per Annexure-A1 for each beneficiary on letterhead.
• Process diagram of proposed project signed by authorized signatory.
• Financial and technical appraisal of project from Bank/FI/other institution as approved by SLEC.
• Copy of any other financial assistance granted by GoG and/or GoI for the same component or project.
• Copy of sanction/consent letter from Financial Institution, if loan is sanctioned.
• Affidavits for outstanding government dues and any pending court case against Govt.
• Declaration/resolution as per application.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the "Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure"?
A: The scheme "Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy aims to provide incentives for environmental compliance to ensure long-term economic and ecological balance.

Q: What is the objective of the "Scheme for Development of Green Estate" component?
A: The purpose of the component is to facilitate the relocation or retrofitting of polluting industrial units to designated green estates, thereby improving environmental sustainability and compliance with pollution control norms.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Any institution or group of industries that operates polluting industrial units and has received a recommendation from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for relocation or retrofitting is eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: Who appoints the professional agency for feasibility studies?
A: The Industries Commissioner, based on the recommendation of GPCB, appoints a professional agency to assess pollution load, effluent quality, and the environmental benefits of relocating polluting industries.

Q: What types of expenses are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers expenses related to infrastructure development, including internal roads, power distribution lines, water supply systems, sewage and drainage lines, effluent treatment facilities, and other approved facilities necessary for the green estate.

Q: What is the role of the State Level Expert Committee (SLEC) in the scheme?
A: The State Level Expert Committee (SLEC) reviews the feasibility study report submitted by the professional agency and decides whether to approve the relocation or retrofitting project.

Q: Can an industry apply for the scheme without a recommendation from GPCB?
A: No, industries cannot apply for the scheme without a formal recommendation from GPCB. The recommendation is essential for determining the necessity of relocation or retrofitting.

Q: What happens after SLEC approves the project?
A: Once the project is approved by SLEC, the eligible institution or industrial group can proceed with the relocation or retrofitting process and begin developing the necessary infrastructure within the green estate.

Q: Can an industry relocate independently without financial assistance from the scheme?
A: Yes, an industry can relocate independently. However, financial assistance under the scheme is only available for industries that receive GPCB's recommendation and SLEC's approval for relocation.

Q: What is the main benefit of relocating to a green estate under this scheme?
A: The main benefit of relocating to a green estate is the opportunity to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner with improved infrastructure, better compliance with pollution norms, and financial support for essential facilities.