Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Reimbursement Of Free On Board (FOB) Expenses

The Reimbursement of Free On Board (FOB) Expenses scheme sits under the Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for the MSME Sector, run by the Department of Industries, UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. It came into force on July 3, 2015, and was extended from May 20, 2022; it stays in operation until May 19, 2027.

The parent Investment Promotion Scheme extends incentives and assistance to the MSME Sector. Its stated purposes are to support the growth of these enterprises and their ability to withstand market fluctuations, to raise women's participation in business, to bring down local unemployment, and to encourage the employment of local labour.

This sub-scheme delivers financial assistance by reimbursing the Free On Board (FOB) value on exports of Food and Marine processed products.

**Registration Process:** - Go to the Registration page on the Official Website (https://swp.dddgov.in/registration). - Fill in the details asked for and select 'Register'. - A verification link will be sent to your email address; use it to verify. If it is not in your inbox, look in the spam folder. - Open the link, or copy the URL into your browser, to finish verifying your account. - To verify your mobile number, key in '111111' as the OTP. Your mobile number and PIN will be emailed to the address you registered. - Once registration is complete, your login credentials will arrive at the registered email.

**Application Process:** - Go to the user Login page on the Official Website (https://swp.dddgov.in/login). - Key in your registered Mobile Number and PIN, then select 'Log In'. - On the left side menu, select the 'Departments & Services' tab. - Scroll down to 'District Industries Centre DD & DNH' and select 'Click Here' to apply for 'Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027)'. - The 'Common Application Form' will appear. Fill in every required detail and upload the mandatory documents. - Check all the details you have entered and select 'Submit' to finish the application.

Submitted applications are first screened online to confirm that the applicant meets every eligibility condition and has attached the necessary documents. Those that clear this stage are passed to a selection committee or the appropriate authorities at the District Industries Centre.

Evaluation centres on the particulars furnished by the applicant, above all the date on which commercial production began and the export activity undertaken, since these determine whether reimbursement can be granted.