Goa State Employment Subsidy Scheme for the Industries, 2008
Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa · Central government
Goa's 2008–2011 scheme funds new, existing and sick manufacturing MSMEs with employment and interest subsidies to boost industry and local jobs.
Closed. This scheme is not accepting applications. The details below describe the most recent cycle.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Not specified
- Disbursement
- Released against milestones
About this scheme
The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa, introduced the "Goa State Employment Subsidy Scheme for the Industries, 2008" to stimulate industrial activity within the state. The scheme remained in force from 2008 up to 31 March 2011, with the objectives of encouraging industrial growth, building favourable conditions for new industrial units, and assisting the revival of units in difficulty.
Generating employment for local Goan youth and developing a skilled workforce that matched industry requirements formed a central aim of the initiative. Financial incentives under the scheme covered an enhanced local employment subsidy, preferential treatment under capital contribution schemes, and higher ceilings for interest subsidies, all intended to prompt businesses to expand and give priority to hiring locally.
A dedicated Task Force Committee carried out a detailed scrutiny process during implementation, so that benefits were directed to eligible units.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Goa
- Manufacturing units only. - Micro and Small Enterprises, new or existing, registered with the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. - Medium and large units approved by the High-Powered Coordination Committee after 1st April 2008. - Local manpower of 80% required; contract, temporary and daily wage employees excluded from this count. - Unit must fall under "Green", "Orange", or specified "Orange" categories. - Proprietors, partners, promoters, directors and their relatives are not treated as employees for subsidy claims.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Registration**: Manufacturing units that qualified were required to enrol with the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce by completing the prescribed proforma or form. - **Step 2: Claim Submission**: Units had to file claims twice a year, for the January-June and July-December periods. Each claim was to be submitted within three months of the close of the relevant half-year — the January-June claim by 30 September, and the July-December claim by 31 March. - **Step 3: Scrutiny and Verification**: The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce examined the submissions and drew up a list of eligible units, which it passed to the Task Force Committee within one month. The Task Force Committee then checked the claims and settled the final list within two months. Disputes, if any, could be brought before the Chief Secretary, whose ruling was final.
How applications are assessed
The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce reviewed each application and drew up a list of units found eligible. That list went to the Task Force Committee, which verified the entries and finalised it. Where a claim was disputed, the matter could be taken to the Chief Secretary, whose ruling was treated as final.
Frequently asked questions
What was the main objective of the Goa State Employment Subsidy Scheme for the Industries?
The scheme sought to drive industrial growth in Goa, foster conditions favourable for new industrial units, bring sick units back into operation, generate jobs for local youth, and build a workforce matched to industry requirements.
Which types of industrial units were eligible for the scheme?
Eligibility was limited to manufacturing units — new or existing Micro, Small, Medium and Large Enterprises — provided they were registered or approved by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce or the High-Powered Coordination Committee.
What was the local employment requirement for units under the scheme?
The requirement was that 80% of a unit's manpower be local; contract, temporary and daily wage employees did not count towards this threshold.
How was the subsidy disbursed to eligible units?
Half of the approved amount was released on execution of the agreement, while the balance was disbursed through bonds carrying 6% interest and redeemable after 5 years, subject to the unit staying operational and employing 80% local youths.
Were there any additional benefits apart from the direct subsidy?
Yes. Further benefits comprised a 5% higher local employment subsidy, priority under capital contribution schemes, and a raised interest subsidy ceiling of up to ₹8,00,000.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Employment Subsidy
- Industrial Growth
- Local Manpower
- Manufacturing
- Msme Support
- Sick Unit Revival
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.