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, backed by the World Bank, is a Government of India initiative aimed at strengthening Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises across the country. It focuses on improving productivity, competitiveness, and resilience through reforms, capacity building, and better access to finance and markets.

Under this 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." This measure supports local MSME service providers involved in organising destination weddings, with the goal of boosting the Union Territory's tourism sector.

The scheme reimburses the GST paid by clients for such weddings. Eligible MSMEs may claim the actual GST amount, capped at ₹5,00,000, across two consecutive financial years. The intervention is designed to assist at least 25 MSMEs, generating wider economic benefits for the local area.

1. **Access the portal:** Go to the official website at http://swp.dddgov.in/. 2. **Fill out the form:** Complete the prescribed application form (Annexure I) for the reimbursement component, making sure every detail is correct. 3. **Attach documents:** Collect and upload all required supporting documents listed in Annexure II. These generally include Udyam registration, GST registration, valid GST invoices for wedding services, and other relevant proofs. 4. **Submit online:** Send the completed form and uploaded documents electronically to the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC). 5. **Review and verification:** The UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC) will examine and verify the application and its attachments. 6. **Sanction order:** Acting on the UTRPC's recommendations, the District Industries Centre (DIC) will release a formal sanction order for the reimbursement. 7. **Disbursement of funds:** The sanctioned amount will be transferred directly to the applicant's designated Loan or Cash Credit account through RTGS/NEFT. 8. **Processing time:** Applications are ordinarily processed within 90 days of the receipt of all complete documentation. 9. **Order of processing:** Applications are handled in the sequence they are received, depending on the funds available for the financial year.

The UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC) reviews each application, checking the MSME's eligibility, confirming the destination wedding event is genuine, and verifying all submitted paperwork, such as Udyam and GST registrations along with valid GST invoices. Based on the UTRPC's recommendations, the District Industries Centre (DIC) issues the final sanction order, ensuring that every approval adheres to the scheme's guidelines and assistance conditions.