Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance to Special Entrepreneurship Degree Approach Training with 360 Promoters/ with Mentoring Support and Sustenance Allowance for Entrepreneurs

DETAILS The scheme "Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports SC/ST entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive. The component "Assistance to Special Entrepreneurship Degree Approach Training with 360 Promoters/ with Mentoring Support and Sustenance Allowance for Entrepreneurs" provides 360-degree training, mentoring support, and sustenance allowance to help first-generation entrepreneurs establish their businesses. It is implemented by the Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), a premier government organization engaged in entrepreneurship and skill development. BENEFITS Special Entrepreneurship Training: 100% coverage of training fees, up to ₹10,000/- per month per person. Training duration between 6 months to 1 year. Covers business management, finance, marketing, logistics, soft skills, and best practices. Mentorship Support: Entrepreneurs receive expert guidance from industrial mentors. 100% coverage of mentorship fees, up to ₹5,000/- per month per person for 3 months. Helps in understanding business operations, strategies, and management. Sustenance Allowance: ₹5,000/- per month for the duration of training to support personal expenses. ELIGIBILITY The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) community. The applicant must be above 18 years of age.