Incentives to Industries For Training Prospective Employees Scheme
Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa · Central government
The Goa government scheme reimburses manufacturing units up to 60% of training costs for prospective Goan employees, capped at ₹60,000 per employee and ₹7.20 lakh per unit annually.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹7,20,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa, introduced the 'Incentives to Industries For Training Prospective Employees Scheme'. Its stated purpose is to meet industry demand for skilled labour and improve the employability of Goan youth through targeted skill training, using the existing facilities of government and private institutions.
The scheme supports economic growth by developing a trained workforce for the sustainable growth of manufacturing enterprises in Goa. It addresses the skill gap in the industrial sector by covering part of the training costs for enterprises that commit to recruiting and developing local talent. This reduces the human resource development expenses for businesses while equipping young people in Goa with relevant skills for improved career opportunities.
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 a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise registered under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme (Umbrella Scheme). - Training must be delivered through approved Skill Training Providers (STPs) for demand-driven Short Term Training Courses. - The scheme does not apply if similar benefits have already been claimed under other Goa Government schemes. - Prospective employees/trainees must be Goan residents, aged 18 to 42 years.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Draft and forward a training proposal to the Skill Training Provider (STP).** The employer is required to prepare a comprehensive proposal covering the training syllabus, duration, trainee count, on-site arrangements, and necessary facilities. Following this, the STP fixes the course fee, which the employer is obligated to settle. - **Step 2: Acquire and fill in the application form.** The applicant must download the prescribed format and complete it, furnishing particulars such as the unit's registration number under the umbrella scheme, STP details, course title, number of eligible Goan trainees (between 18 and 42 years of age), fees disbursed, and the reimbursement sum being sought. - **Step 3: File the claim application with supporting paperwork.** The duly filled form, accompanied by all documents listed in the scheme's checklist, must be submitted in person to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce (DITC), Udyog Bhavan, Panaji.
How applications are assessed
The Task Force Committee (TFC) examines each application and identifies units that qualify for reimbursement. Its recommendation determines whether a unit proceeds to the final payment stage, which also depends on the availability of funds in the budget.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
The scheme focuses on developing industry-ready skills and enhancing the employability of Goan youth through targeted training programmes.
What is the maximum reimbursement an industry can claim?
An industry can claim reimbursement of up to ₹60,000 per employee, with a yearly ceiling of ₹7,20,000 per unit.
What types of enterprises are eligible?
Manufacturing enterprises registered under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme, whether micro, small, medium, or large, qualify for this benefit.
Are there any restrictions on the training costs that can be reimbursed?
Reimbursement covers only 60% of training costs, subject to the stated caps. Payments made to trainees—such as stipends, wages, or allowances—are excluded from the costs eligible for reimbursement.
How can an enterprise apply for this scheme?
Applications must be submitted offline to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce in Panaji, after forwarding a proposal to the STPs and completing the prescribed application form.
Who qualifies as a 'Goan' for the purpose of this scheme?
A person qualifies as a 'Goan' if they were born in Goa, hold a 10-year Residence Certificate from the Mamlatdar, or possess other government-issued documents proving 10 years of residence in Goa.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Skill Development
- Workforce Training
- Goa
- Manufacturing
- Employment
- Reimbursement
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.