Interest Subsidy Scheme for Smaller Business Units

## Internet Subsidy Scheme, Goa

The Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, introduced the Internet Subsidy Scheme in 2018 under its Information Technology Policy Schemes. The scheme is intended to help establish Goa as a preferred location for IT units.

Information Technology Units operating in Goa that meet the eligibility criteria can receive an internet subsidy under this scheme. Both new units and existing units planning to invest or expand their operations in Goa may apply.

Through this policy, the state sets out its aim of becoming a sought-after geographical and human resource base for IT units, supporting their growth and development.

1. Go to the Goa Online official web portal and select "Register" to set up an account. 2. Authenticate your Email ID and Mobile Number through OTP, then complete the mandatory fields on the Registration Page, choose a Login Name and Password, accept the terms, and register. 3. Sign in to the website with your credentials. 4. Go to "Services" -> "IT Services" and pick the scheme name to open the application form. 5. Complete every mandatory field, upload the documents required, and submit the application. 6. Record the unique registration number that is generated, for future reference. 7. Applications may be submitted quarterly, bi-annually, or annually, after the relevant expenditure has been incurred.

Every application is checked against a fixed checklist to confirm that the eligibility conditions are satisfied and the required documents are in place. Those that clear this scrutiny are placed before an Empowered Committee, which gives the final approval. Once the committee sanctions the proposal, either a Regret Letter or a Sanction Order is issued, and the subsidy is then disbursed.