The "Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower" 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 bridge the industry’s skill gap, boost employment, and align workforce training with evolving technology and business needs.

The “Scheme of Financial Assistance for Setting Up Anchor Institute” component aims to provide financial support to industry-sponsored institutions or centers of excellence in Gujarat to enhance skill development and employment generation in specific focus sectors.

Industry-sponsored institutions or centers of excellence with a minimum of 10 years of experience in specified sectors such as biotechnology, marine, mining, shipbuilding, aerospace, agribusiness, fisheries, industrial textiles, and auto engineering are eligible to apply.

The scheme provides a maximum of ₹10,00,00,000/- over a period of 5 years, with ₹5,00,00,000/- allocated for capital expenditure and ₹5,00,00,000/- for operating expenses. It also provides some additional support i.e. support for awareness programs and seminars, other expenditures and trainee transportation reimbursement.

Capital expenditure support covers 75% of the cost of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure (excluding land and new building costs). It also includes up to 10% for refurbishing existing premises and a 2% contingency.

If an Anchor Institute fails to fully utilize capital expenditure support within two years, the operating expenditure support for the five-year period will be reduced proportionally based on the unutilized amount.

Yes, administrative expenses for staff salaries can be covered but are limited to 20% of the annual operating expenditure, excluding payments for internal faculty members.

Yes, ₹1,00,000/- per training center per year is provided for awareness programs and seminars, subject to prior approval from the Industries Commissionerate (IC) or the Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CED).

Yes, trainees who complete skill upgradation training under any scheme are eligible for Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus pass reimbursement.

100% reimbursement is provided to BPL candidates, physically handicapped individuals, SC, ST, SEBC, and women. 75% reimbursement is provided to all other candidates.

If an Anchor Institute deviates from the scheme’s objectives or engages in malpractice, administrative action, including debarment and recovery of grants, will be taken. The decision of the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) is final and binding.

The performance of an Anchor Institute is reviewed every six months by the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC).

Interested institutions can apply by submitting a detailed proposal to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) along with the required documents.