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 Skill Development to MSME Sector” component aims to provide financial support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for the skill upgradation of their workforce.

Any registered MSME can apply for the scheme to sponsor its employees for skill development training.

The scheme provides 100% reimbursement of the course fee, up to a maximum of ₹10,000/- per trainee.

No, an individual cannot apply directly. Only an MSME can sponsor its employees for the scheme.

The candidate must have at least one year of experience working in the MSME sector.

Only training institutions recommended by an Anchor Institute or approved by MES, NCVT, GCVT, or Sector Skill Councils are eligible.

The training partner conducts the training program and ensures that a third-party skill assessment is carried out after the completion of the course.

Yes, the training partner must furnish a performance guarantee of ₹5 lakh for one year to be eligible for reimbursement.

If the training partner does not meet the annual target, they may lose their right to the bank guarantee submitted to CED.

Yes, an MSME can sponsor multiple employees for training, depending on its skill development requirements.

Yes, third-party skill assessment is compulsory after course completion for the reimbursement of the training fee.