Scheme for Assistance to MSMEs for Market Development

Financial assistance for participation in fairs/exhibitions:

S. No.Type of EventFinancial Assistance1Participation in National/International Fairs/Exhibitions in Rajasthan₹37,500/- or 75% of the stall rent per event, whichever is less, for a maximum of 3 events in a financial year. (Actual Fare of 3-AC Class Train or AC Bus for 2 persons)2Participation in National/international fairs/Exhibitions in the country (other than Rajasthan)₹1,12,500/- or 75% of the stall rent per event, whichever is less, for a maximum of 2 events in a financial year. (Actual Fare of 3-AC Class Train or AC Bus for 2 persons)3Participation in Fairs/Exhibitions organized abroad₹1,50,000/- or 75% of the stall rent, whichever is less, for a maximum of 1 event in a financial year. (Actual Fare on Travel through Airplane in Economy Class for 2 persons)*Note:*

After availing the benefit in a particular category in one financial year, the beneficiary cannot avail it in the same category for the next 2 financial years.

All MSMEs existing anywhere in Rajasthan will be required to comply with the following conditions to avail benefits under the scheme:

1. The enterprise will be required to have Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) as per MSME Development Act 2006
2. The selection of MSME units would be done by Department of Industries and Commerce as per display product profile, theme of the fair and its relevance.
3. Participation in Government/ Government agency/(ies) sponsored/ approved Fairs/Exhibitions as well as Fairs/ Exhibitions approved by Export Promotion Councils (under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GoI) will be eligible for the claim to be made under the scheme.

Note: Preference shall be given to participants/units who have not availed of the benefits under this scheme.

*Application Process:*

Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form (Annexure 5.1) from the official website.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective General Manager, District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC).

Note: The application must be submitted within 6 months of attending the fair/exhibition.

*Post Application Process:*

Step 1: The GM, DICC will evaluate the application.

Step 2: The District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) will approve and sanction the incentive.

Step 3: Upon approval, an approval letter will be issued.

Step 4: The assistance amount will be disbursed to the enterprise’s registered bank account.

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> Mode of Online Application: e-Mitra

• The applicant can submit the online application by visiting the nearest e-Mitra center or by using their own e-Mitra account.

• The application is free of cost.

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