Incentives To Encourage Purchases From Local Suppliers Scheme

The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC), Government of Goa, has introduced the "Incentives To Encourage Purchases From Local Suppliers Scheme". Its stated purpose is to increase local consumption by prompting businesses to source from suppliers based in Goa. The initiative is designed to support the state's economy, with direct advantages for ancillary units, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and traders in sectors such as Horticulture and Food Processing.

Under the scheme, eligible units receive a reimbursement of 2% on the cost of qualifying local purchases. The maximum benefit is ₹5,00,000/- per unit per year. This support is available for five consecutive years, counted from the date of the first successful application. Through this mechanism, the Goa government intends to reinforce local supply chains and contribute to the state's industrial and trade framework, with an emphasis on economic self-reliance.

- **Step 1: Obtain Application Form.** The applicant must download and print the prescribed application format along with the Affidavit cum Declaration. These documents are generally accessible through official channels or the DITC website. - **Step 2: Complete the Application.** Fill in every mandatory field with accurate details. Attach all required documents, self-attesting copies wherever applicable. - **Step 3: Submit the Application.** Submit the duly completed, signed, and sealed application, together with all supporting documents, to the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. Submission must occur within the stipulated timeframe, specifically following the close of each financial year. - **Step 4: Await Review and Disbursement.** After DITC’s assessment, and contingent on budgetary availability, eligible units may receive the reimbursement.

The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) examines each application to confirm that eligibility requirements and scheme conditions are met. This review covers the authenticity of local purchases, compliance with the 50% local sourcing rule, and registration under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme.

Approval for final benefit disbursement depends on the outcome of this assessment and the availability of funds in the budget. If the budget is exceeded and benefits are withdrawn, no claim of promissory estoppel can be made against the government.