Capital Investment Subsidy: SC/ST/Women Entrepreneurs Component of the Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries Scheme
Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Puducherry · Central government
Puducherry's capital investment subsidy funds SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs, covering up to ₹50 lakh or 25% of land, building, plant & machinery costs.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹50,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Single lump sum
About this scheme
The Capital Investment Subsidy for SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs operates under the broader Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries scheme, administered by the Department of Industrial Development (Industries and Commerce), Union Territory of Puducherry. It provides financial support on capital expenditure for land, buildings, and plant & machinery, aiding the creation and growth of small and micro manufacturing units.
The scheme seeks to reduce the cost burden of initial capital outlay for first-generation or underserved entrepreneurs. Through this assistance, the Puducherry government intends to boost economic activity, generate jobs, and support inclusive industrial growth in the territory. Support levels vary by applicant category, with higher benefits for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs to counter historical disadvantages and support their entry into the industrial sector.
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
- Puducherry
- Applicant must be a Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Woman Entrepreneur. - Enterprise must be a small or micro manufacturing unit. - For SC/ST/Women entrepreneurs, production must have commenced on or after March 27, 2002. - For SC/ST entrepreneurs, investment made and production/expansion commenced on or after August 24, 2011. - Indigenous second-hand machinery is eligible, valued at the lowest of: initial purchase value (after depreciation), second-hand purchase value, or chartered engineer's valuation. - Imported second-hand machinery is eligible if imported directly or through an agent with proper documentation. - Multiple industrial units by the same proprietor or with common partners/directors qualify as separate entities if they have distinct locations, products, and registrations.
How to apply
1. **Register Claim**: Secure the prescribed application form from the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry. This document initiates your request for the incentive or subsidy. 2. **Fill Application Form**: Enter accurate information in every required field. Attach all necessary supporting documents, self-attesting them where applicable. 3. **Submit Application**: Deliver the completed and signed form, together with all enclosures, to the designated officer within the Department of Industrial Development. 4. **Obtain Acknowledgment**: Ask the receiving authority for a dated receipt or acknowledgment. This record should note the submission date and time, and, where possible, a unique identification number for tracking your application.
How applications are assessed
The State Level Committee assesses every application received. Each case is examined on its merits to confirm whether the industrial unit satisfies all prescribed conditions and is eligible for the incentive or subsidy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
The scheme provides fiscal assistance on capital investments to encourage entrepreneurs, especially those from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and women communities, to set up or expand industrial units in Puducherry.
Who is eligible to apply for this subsidy?
The scheme is open only to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Women Entrepreneurs establishing or expanding small and micro manufacturing units in Puducherry.
What investments are covered under the subsidy?
The subsidy applies to investments in land, industrial buildings, and plant and machinery, at a rate of 25% of the eligible amount.
What is the maximum subsidy amount I can receive?
The maximum cumulative subsidy for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs is ₹50,00,000, while for women entrepreneurs it is ₹25,00,000.
How is the subsidy disbursed?
The subsidy is usually released in one instalment. For bank-financed units, it is routed through the financial institution for loan adjustment or other business needs, while self-financed units receive it directly from the entrepreneur.
Are there any conditions regarding second-hand machinery?
Yes, indigenous second-hand machinery qualifies, with its value taken as the lowest among its depreciated initial purchase value, second-hand purchase value, or a chartered engineer's valuation. Imported second-hand machinery also qualifies if imported directly by the unit or through an agent, provided proper import documents are available.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Puducherry
- Subsidy
- Capital Investment
- Scst Entrepreneurs
- Women Entrepreneurs
- Manufacturing
- Fiscal Assistance
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.