Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Participation In Industrial Exhibitions Abroad
Department of Industries, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu · Central government
MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu get 50% space rent subsidy up to ₹2 lakh for foreign industrial exhibitions.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹2,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for the MSME Sector, introduced in 2015 and valid until May 19, 2027, seeks to build a robust MSME ecosystem. Its stated aims include offering incentives and support to sustain MSMEs, shielding them from market volatility, encouraging greater involvement of women in enterprise, and curbing local joblessness by motivating industries to hire resident workers.
Under this framework, the sub-scheme titled "Assistance For Participation In Industrial Exhibitions Abroad" focuses on showcasing goods and services from Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in international markets. It aids enterprises in widening their overseas clientele through a substantial subsidy on stall rental charges. Taking part in foreign trade fairs enables local MSMEs to acquire global visibility, tap fresh markets, and accelerate their expansion abroad.
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
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu
- Eligibility extends to new manufacturing/service units, or existing manufacturing/service units pursuing expansion or diversification, within the MSME sector. - Commercial production must have started between May 20, 2022, and May 19, 2027. - The unit’s physical location must be within the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu. - Subsidy applications must be filed within three months of the industrial exhibition’s completion date.
How to apply
1. **Registration:** Go to the official registration page at https://swp.dddgov.in/registration, fill in the details requested, and select 'Register'. 2. **Email Verification:** Confirm your email address through the link sent to your inbox (check the spam folder if it does not appear). Either click the link directly or copy it into your browser. 3. **Mobile Verification:** Use the OTP '111111' to authenticate your mobile number. Your mobile number and PIN will be dispatched to the email address you registered. 4. **Login:** After registration is complete, access the user login page at https://swp.dddgov.in/login using the credentials provided in your email. Sign in with your registered mobile number and PIN. 5. **Access Application:** In the menu bar on the left, choose 'Departments & Services'. Scroll to 'District Industries Centre DD & DNH' and press 'Click Here' to apply under 'Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027)'. 6. **Fill Application:** Complete the 'Common Application Form' with all necessary information and attach the required documents. 7. **Submit:** Review every detail entered, then press the 'Submit' button to conclude your application.
How applications are assessed
The Department of Industries reviews all online applications. Verification covers unit type, the date commercial production began, location, and whether the application was filed within the prescribed timeline. After these checks are cleared, the subsidy is calculated on the actual space rent paid, subject to the specified ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
The scheme subsidises participation in international industrial exhibitions so that businesses from Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu can promote their products and services abroad and reach customers in other countries.
What is the maximum subsidy available?
Eligible MSMEs participating in approved foreign industrial exhibitions can claim a 50% subsidy on space rent, capped at ₹2,00,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Manufacturing or service MSME units in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu that began commercial production between May 20, 2022, and May 19, 2027, qualify, whether newly established or already operating.
When do I need to apply for the subsidy?
Enterprises must submit their subsidy application within three months of the exhibition's conclusion date.
Is this scheme open to all Indian MSMEs?
No, the scheme applies only to MSME units situated in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu.
Does the scheme support women entrepreneurs?
The broader Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS), under which this sub-scheme operates, aims to maximise women’s participation in the business sector, though it is not exclusively for women.
Sectors
- Msme Subsidy
- International Exhibition
- Market Access
- Dadra Nagar Haveli
- Daman Diu
- Export Promotion
Intended beneficiaries
- Woman
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.