Scheme for Assistance for Research & Development Activities: Assistance to R&D Institutions/ Laboratories set up by the State Government or by Government of India
The “Scheme for Assistance for Research & Development Activities” under the Gujarat Industrial Policy promotes innovation by encouraging R&D among companies and institutions, fostering technological advancements to drive “Atmanirbhar Gujarat.”
About This Scheme
The “Scheme for Assistance for Research & Development Activities” 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, this initiative promotes sustainable industrial growth by supporting industries in adopting eco-friendly practices and ensuring compliance with environmental norms.
The component “Assistance to R&D Institutions/ Laboratories set up by the State Government or by Government of India” supports the establishment of new laboratories and the modernization or strengthening of existing facilities to enhance their capabilities in research and innovation.
Benefits
Setting Up New Facilities: Assistance to R&D institutions/ laboratories set up by the State Government or Government of India including setting up of new R&D institutions / laboratories shall be provided as per requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible institution:
All Research and Development Institutions recognized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and set up by the Government of Gujarat (GoG) / Government of India (Gol).
Eligible Activities:
Setting up of new laboratory as well as strengthening of existing laboratory.
Strengthening, modernization, and addition / up-gradation of existing facilities of the eligible Institutions.
Application Process
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Step-1: The R&D institution must apply to the Industries Commissionerate in the
prescribed format
, along with all necessary
documents
.
Step-2: The office of the Industries Commissioner will scrutinize the proposals to ensure compliance with the scheme’s eligibility and guidelines.
Step-3: The proposals will be presented to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for review and approval.
Step-4: Upon approval by SLEC, the reimbursement of the sanctioned assistance will be processed, and the claim will be disbursed by the office of the Industries Commissioner.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Setting Up New Facilities: Assistance to R&D institutions/ laboratories set up by the State Government or Government of India including setting up of new R&D institutions / laboratories shall be provided as per requirement.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step-1: The R&D institution must apply to the Industries Commissionerate in the prescribed format
, along with all necessary documents
.
Step-2: The office of the Industries Commissioner will scrutinize the proposals to ensure compliance with the scheme's eligibility and guidelines.
Step-3: The proposals will be presented to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for review and approval.
Step-4: Upon approval by SLEC, the reimbursement of the sanctioned assistance will be processed, and the claim will be disbursed by the office of the Industries Commissioner.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scheme for Assistance for Research & Development Activities: Assistance to R&D Institutions/ Laboratories set up by the State Government or by Government of India |
| Short Title | SARDARDL |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Business & Entrepreneurship, Science, IT & Communications |
| States | Gujarat |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 09 Jun 2026
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