Goa Tribal's Employment Generation Programme Scheme
Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa · Central government
The Department of Tribal Welfare, Goa, subsidises up to 40% of business loans and offers entrepreneurship training to educated unemployed tribal youth for micro and small enterprises.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- ₹5,70,000 – ₹9,50,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Released against milestones
About this scheme
The Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa, administers the Goa Tribal’s Employment Generation Programme Scheme. It targets educated unemployed individuals from tribal communities aged 18–45 years. The programme supports entrepreneurship through financial assistance and skill development.
A 40% subsidy on the total loan amount is provided, which covers 95% of the total project cost for eligible applicants. This support applies to the establishment of Micro and Small Manufacturing Enterprises, Service Enterprises, and Trade Enterprises. The objective is to promote self-employment and economic independence among tribal youth in Goa.
The scheme also mandates entrepreneurship training of up to 7 days. This training equips beneficiaries with the basic knowledge needed to start and manage their businesses. By addressing gaps in capital and business acumen, the programme offers a structured support framework.
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
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Goa
- Applicant must be unemployed. - Age must be between 18 and 45 years. - Must have passed Class 4th (relaxable for deserving cases). - Must be a member of a Tribal Community notified by the Government of Goa. - Must be a permanent resident of Goa for at least 15 years. - Must not be a defaulter to any bank or financial institution. - Eligible activities: Micro and Small Manufacturing, Service, and Trade Enterprises. - Non-eligible activities: Farming, tobacco products, and red-category industries.
How to apply
- Step 1: Go to the Department of Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Goa, located at Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa - 403 001. - Step 2: Collect a physical copy of the application form from the office, or print the proforma available on the website. - Step 3: Complete every required field in the form, affix a passport-sized photograph (with your signature across it), and attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents. - Step 3: Submit the completed and signed application, together with the supporting paperwork, to the designated officer.
How applications are assessed
Applicants are assessed against the scheme’s eligibility criteria, which cover age, education, tribal community membership, and residency, and must not be defaulters to any financial institution. After submission, applications are reviewed by the Department of Tribal Welfare and the Goa Tribal's Employment Generation Programme - Tribal Finance Corporation (GTEGP-TFC) to check compliance with the scheme’s guidelines and the viability of the proposed project. The GTEGP-TFC holds final authority over loan sanction and subsidy disbursement, and it also sets the repayment schedule and any moratorium period.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for the Goa Tribal's Employment Generation Programme Scheme?
The scheme is open to educated unemployed individuals aged 18 to 45 years who are members of the Tribal Community notified by the Government of Goa and have been permanent residents of Goa for at least 15 years.
What kind of businesses can be set up under this scheme?
Eligible activities cover micro and small manufacturing, service, and trade enterprises. Farming, tobacco products, and red-category industries are excluded.
What is the financial assistance provided?
Beneficiaries get a 40% subsidy on the loan, which finances 95% of the project cost. The maximum project cost is ₹25 lakh for manufacturing and ₹15 lakh for service/trade enterprises, with the loan carrying a 4% annual interest rate.
Is there any training provided?
Yes, beneficiaries receive compulsory entrepreneurship training of up to 7 days within six months of the loan sanction date, designed to help them manage their enterprises effectively.
What are the repayment terms for the loan?
The loan is repaid through 60 to 120 EMIs, with a moratorium period of 3 to 6 months, as decided by GTEGP-TFC.
How does one apply for the scheme?
Applicants must collect or print the application form from the Department of Tribal Welfare in Panaji-Goa, complete it with all required details and mandatory documents, and submit it to the concerned authority.
Sectors
- Tribal Welfare
- Youth Employment
- Micro Enterprise
- Small Business
- Unemployed
- Goa Government
- Entrepreneurship
Intended beneficiaries
- Tribal Communities
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.