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The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to Large Industries and Thrust Sector" aims to provide incentives to attract increased investments in the manufacturing sector to create more employment opportunities in Gujarat.

The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to Large Industries and Thrust Sector" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic large-industry sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, this initiative supports growth, investments, and the vision of "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat."

The component "EPF Reimbursement" offers financial assistance to eligible large industrial undertakings in Gujarat for the employer’s contribution to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for new employees. This assistance is available for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of commencement of commercial production.

• A new large industrial undertaking, or an existing one that undertakes expansion and/or diversification, is eligible for this scheme.
• The large industrial undertaking must have obtained acknowledgment/registration, as the case may be from DPIIT.
• The industry should commence commercial production during the scheme's operative period.
• Must have new employees (those who do not have a Universal Account Number or UAN prior to joining the undertaking).
• Must not have availed EPF reimbursement under any other central or state government schemes for the same period.

• Full reimbursement of employer’s contribution: 100% of the employer’s statutory EPF contribution will be reimbursed for eligible new employees. - Financial ceiling per employee: The reimbursement amount is limited to 12% of the employee’s basic salary plus Dearness Allowance (DA) and retaining allowance, or ₹1800/- per month, whichever is lower. - Long-term support: The reimbursement is available for a period of up to 10 years from the date of commencement of commercial production.

• An eligible industrial undertaking that has availed EPF reimbursement under any scheme of the central / state government, or any agency of the central/ state government, shall not be eligible for EPF incentive under this scheme for that period.