Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Interventions: Reimbursement of GST Amount for Promoting Destination Wedding- DNH&DD

The Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme is a Government of India initiative backed by the World Bank. It works to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across the country by improving their productivity, competitiveness and resilience, using reforms, capacity building, and better access to finance and markets.

Under the RAMP framework, the Department of Industries, Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has introduced "Intervention 4: Reimbursement of GST amount for promoting destination wedding". The intervention seeks to stimulate tourism in the Union Territory by giving incentives to local MSME service providers who host destination weddings.

The benefit offered is reimbursement of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid by clients for such weddings. Eligible MSMEs may claim the actual GST amount, subject to a ceiling of ₹5,00,000, over two consecutive financial years. The intervention is intended to reach at least 25 MSMEs, generating a wider economic benefit for the local economy.

- **Step 1: Access the web portal:** Go to the official portal at http://swp.dddgov.in/. - **Step 2: Fill in the application form:** Complete the prescribed form (Annexure I) for the reimbursement component, taking care that every detail entered is correct. - **Step 3: Upload the supporting documents:** Collect and upload all documents listed in Annexure II. These usually comprise Udyam registration, GST registration, valid GST invoices covering wedding services, along with any other proofs required. - **Step 4: File online:** Send the filled-in form together with the uploaded documents online to the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC). - **Step 5: Scrutiny and verification:** The UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC) examines and verifies the application and the documents submitted. - **Step 6: Issue of sanction order:** Acting on the UTRPC's recommendations, the District Industries Centre (DIC) issues a formal sanction order for the reimbursement. - **Step 7: Disbursement of funds:** The approved reimbursement amount is credited straight into the applicant's designated Loan or Cash Credit account through RTGS/NEFT. - **Step 8: Processing timeline:** Applications are ordinarily processed within 90 days of all complete documents being submitted. - **Step 9: First-come, first-served basis:** Applications are taken up in the order received, subject to funds being available for the financial year.

The UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC) screens every application. It checks that the MSME qualifies, confirms the destination wedding event is genuine, and verifies the supporting paperwork — Udyam and GST registrations along with valid GST invoices.

The District Industries Centre (DIC) then issues the final sanction order, acting on the UTRPC's recommendations and confirming that the scheme's guidelines and assistance conditions have been met.