Maharashtra SLIS Incentive 2025
Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra · Central government
Maharashtra pays industries ₹20,000 per local candidate for skilling and employment, limited to 20% of their workforce.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Skill-Linked Incentive Schemes (SLIS) sit within the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025, introduced by the Government of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, industries receive financial incentives intended to build a skilled local workforce across the state.
Industrial units are encouraged to take part in skilling programmes and to give preference to hiring local residents. The scheme works to close skill gaps, improve employability and support inclusive economic growth, so that industrial development benefits reach residents of Maharashtra more widely.
SLIS also gives businesses a way to develop a lasting talent pipeline, which in turn helps bring down unemployment and strengthens the state's competitiveness across sectors.
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
- Maharashtra
- Industries operating in Maharashtra are eligible. - The scheme applies to skilling and employing the local population.
How to apply
1. Read the 'Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025' in full, with particular attention to Section 4.1.3 (B) (i), which sets out the guidelines governing the Skill-Linked Incentive Schemes (SLIS). Eligibility criteria, application formats and the complete claims process are detailed in this document. 2. Assemble the supporting documents. These ordinarily comprise proof of company registration, particulars of the local candidates skilled and employed, their training records, employment contracts, and any other relevant financial statements or compliance certificates. 3. Log in to the designated online application portal, which is usually the MAITRI portal maintained by the Government of Maharashtra. Fill in the application form accurately and supply all information sought. 4. Upload the documents as the portal requires, or deliver hard copies to the specified government department. 5. Submit within the applicable application window. This incentive is generally available for as long as the policy remains active. 6. Wait for the competent authority to communicate the outcome of the screening and approval process. Clarifications or further documentation may be sought at this stage.
How applications are assessed
Applications for the Skill-Linked Incentive Schemes are evaluated by the concerned departments of the Government of Maharashtra. Once submitted, each application is first checked for completeness and for compliance with the basic eligibility conditions set out in the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. This screening covers the industry's operational status within Maharashtra, along with the local status and employment particulars of the candidates on whose behalf the incentive is claimed.
A more detailed assessment then follows, verifying that every parameter is satisfied, including the 20% workforce capacity cap. The purpose of this two-stage scrutiny is to keep the process transparent and to distribute incentives equitably among industries that are genuinely contributing to local skill development and employment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the Skill-Linked Incentive Schemes (SLIS)?
Maharashtra's SLIS encourages industries in the state to invest in skill development and employment for local residents, with the goals of lowering unemployment, strengthening the local workforce's capabilities, and supporting inclusive industrial growth.
Which types of entities are eligible to claim this incentive?
Any Maharashtra-based industry that provides skilling and then employs local residents can apply, which typically covers private limited companies, LLPs, proprietorships and partnerships.
What is the financial benefit provided per candidate under SLIS?
Industries that qualify can claim ₹20,000 for every local candidate they train and hire, paid out as financial assistance.
Is there a maximum limit to the total incentive an industry can receive?
Under the SLIS, an industry's total claimable incentive cannot exceed 20% of its total workforce capacity, so the payout rises in step with the industry's local hiring and training efforts.
How is the 'local population' defined for this scheme?
The term 'local population' generally means Maharashtra residents who meet the state's domicile or other state-specific criteria and are therefore eligible for employment in the state's industries; the exact definition would be set out in the policy document.
What kind of documentation is generally required to apply for the SLIS?
Proof of business registration, local employees' details and domicile certificates, training records, employment contracts and financial statements are typically required; the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025 sets out the full requirements.
How long is the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025 in effect?
The policy, including the SLIS, takes effect under the Government Resolution 'MaharashtraIndustriesInvestmentandServicesPolicy2025-GR-31122025.pdf', so its incentives remain available until at least December 31, 2025.
Are there any specific industry sectors targeted by this scheme?
Any industry operating in Maharashtra can apply for the Skill-Linked Incentive Schemes, provided it meets the requirements for skilling and employing local residents; no particular sector is targeted.
Sectors
- Maharashtra
- Skill Development
- Local Employment
- Incentive
- Manufacturing
- Industries
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.