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 goals are to offer incentives and support that shield MSMEs from market volatility, encourage greater participation by women in enterprise, and cut local unemployment by motivating industries to hire resident workers.
Under this umbrella, the sub-scheme titled "Assistance For Participation In Industrial Exhibitions Abroad" promotes goods and services from Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in international markets. It aids businesses in widening their overseas customer base through a substantial subsidy on space rent. Taking part in foreign industrial exhibitions allows local MSMEs to acquire global visibility, enter fresh markets, and accelerate business expansion internationally.
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
- Unit must be a New Manufacturing/Service unit or an Existing Manufacturing/Service unit undertaking Expansion/Diversification in the MSME sector. - Commercial production must have commenced between May 20, 2022, and May 19, 2027. - Unit must be physically located within the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu. - Subsidy application must be submitted within three months from the completion date of the industrial exhibition.
How to apply
1. **Registration:** Go to the official registration page (https://swp.dddgov.in/registration), fill in the required fields, and select 'Register'. 2. **Email Verification:** Use the verification link sent to your email address (check the spam folder if it does not appear). Click the link directly or copy and paste it into your browser. 3. **Mobile Verification:** Enter '111111' as the OTP to confirm your mobile number. Your mobile number and PIN will be emailed to your registered address. 4. **Login:** After registration is complete, access the user login page (https://swp.dddgov.in/login) using the credentials provided in your email. Log in with your registered mobile number and PIN. 5. **Access Application:** In the left-side menu, select 'Departments & Services'. Scroll to 'District Industries Centre DD & DNH' and click 'Click Here' to apply for the 'Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027)'. 6. **Fill Application:** Complete the 'Common Application Form' by providing all requested information and uploading the necessary documents. 7. **Submit:** Review all details for accuracy, then click the 'Submit' button to finalise 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 completed, the subsidy is calculated from 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 beyond India.
What is the maximum subsidy available?
Eligible MSMEs participating in approved foreign industrial exhibitions can claim a space rent subsidy of 50%, 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 they are new or already operational.
When do I need to apply for the subsidy?
Enterprises must submit their subsidy application within three months of the date their participation in the industrial exhibition concludes.
Is this scheme open to all Indian MSMEs?
No, the scheme is restricted 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 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.