Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for Thrust Sectors: III. Scheme C4: For Food Processing Industries

The 'Scheme For Food Processing Industries' operates as a sub-scheme within the broader 'Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)' for Thrust Sectors. The Department of Industries, U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu launched it on July 3, 2015, for an initial five-year term. It has since been extended and is currently valid from May 20, 2022, until May 19, 2027.

The parent Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) aims to develop specialised Thrust Sectors, including various types of furniture, with the goal of positioning the U.T. as a furniture hub. It also seeks to raise women's participation in business, lower local unemployment, and encourage industries to employ resident workers.

The food processing sub-scheme provides a credit-linked interest subsidy to support the establishment or expansion of food processing units in the Union Territory. By reducing the cost of loans through interest subvention, it promotes new ventures and capacity growth, thereby aiding industrial development and job creation.

**Registration Process:** - Go to the Registration page on the Official Website (https://swp.dddgov.in/registration). - Fill in the necessary details and select 'Register'. - Confirm your email address through the link sent to your inbox (check the spam folder if it does not appear). - Open the verification link, or copy it into your browser, to finish account verification. - Use '111111' as the OTP to verify your mobile number. Your mobile number and PIN will be dispatched to your registered email address. - Once registration is complete, your login credentials will arrive in your registered email.

**Application Process:** - Navigate to the user Login page on the Official Website (https://swp.dddgov.in/login). - Key in your registered Mobile Number and PIN, then press 'Log In'. - Select the 'Departments & Services' tab from the menu bar on the left. - Scroll to 'District Industries Centre DD & DNH' and press 'Click Here' to apply for 'Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027)'. - The 'Common Application Form' will appear. Complete all required fields and upload every mandatory document. - After filling in everything, review the details and press 'Submit' to finalise the application. - For technical support, reach the Single Window Portal helpdesk at 0260-2231885 / 2231886 or ddegs-dd@nic.in.