pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Chief Minister’s White Revolutions Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The CMWRS was approved in the 2018-19 budget announcement with a total outlay of ₹750.00 lakh. It aims to create a cooperative model of 200 dairy farmers in Pasighat, Rupa, Tezu, Chowkham, and Roing as milk production hubs. The scheme provides a minimum support price for milk procurement and strengthens the milk plant at Karsingsa and Rupa. The scheme also supports vermicompost facilities through 200 farmers to promote organic farming and the Green India campaign. 
The implementation of the scheme is through the department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development with tie-ups with the Apex Bank and NABARD. Selection of farmers, formation of District Dairy Appraisal Committee (DDAC), and selection of beneficiaries on a cluster basis by the District Dairy Development Committee have already been formulated. The scheme helps in poverty alleviation, economic upliftment, minimizes human migration, ensures the health of the farmers through supplement milk production, and enhances organic agricultural/horticultural productivity.

Benefits:
a. Capital subsidy of 50% up to ₹3.00 lakh for a minimum unit of 2 cows through the Apex bank
b. Farmers given Kisan Credit Cards for working capital loan up to ₹3.00 lakh per farmer covering feed requirement for 3 months, insurance, vaccines & veterinary aid
c. State government ensures 4% interest subsidy through NABARD to Apex Bank to make these loans available at 0% interest rate to dairy farmers
d. 25% top-up subsidy will be provided for cold storage, transportation, bulk coolers, etc., for successful dairy societies and above 33% subsidy under DEDS (Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme) of the Government of India
e. Two kinds of support extended to beneficiaries: One dairy subsidy scheme with 5 cows and special assistance for dairy entrepreneurship generation with 15 cows
f. Logistical funds distributed to farmer accounts by Direct Transfer
g. Progressive entrepreneurs selected and assisted by giving 9 no. of milk cows and 6 nos. of heifer

Eligibility Criteria:
a. The dairy farmers of Arunachal Pradesh are eligible for the scheme as selected by the District Dairy Development Committee.
b. The preference will be given to women and genuinely poor.
c. The beneficiaries will be selected on a cluster basis by the District Dairy Development Committee.
d. The scheme provides a minimum support price for milk procurement.
e. The beneficiaries will receive a capital subsidy of 50% up to ₹3.00 lakh for a minimum unit of 2 cows through the Apex bank.
Grant-in-Aid Scheme To Provide Financial Assistance To The Mahila Mandals/ Women’s Self-help Groups (SWAWLAMBHAN)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Grant-in-Aid Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Mahila Mandals/ Women’s Self-help Groups (SWAWLAMBHAN)" by the Directorate of Women And Child Development, Govt. of Goa, provides financial assistance to Mahila Mandals/Self-Help Groups for training/orientation for members of the Mahila Mandal/ Self Help Groups for generating their own activity for self-employment. This Scheme is applicable to all the Mahila Mandals/Women's Self-Help Groups duly registered before the competent authority within the territory of Goa.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 ₹ 20,000/- sanctioned as annual grants.
Purpose:
 For successful functioning in the state of Goa.

Financial Assistance:
 ₹ 5,000/-.
Purpose:
 For undertaking any gainful self-employment activity training orientation in the 
activities
.

For the Master Trainers
The Directorate may provide resource persons/ Master Trainers/Instructors for each course of activity through CDPOs.
A fixed 
honorarium of ₹ 5,000/-
 will be paid per course..
Actual 
Travel Allowance (TA)
 incurred shall be paid if travelling in the Taluka outside his/her jurisdiction.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Mahila Mandals/Women’s Self-Help Groups should have valid registration with the Department of Women & Child Development, Panaji-Goa.
1. The Mahila Mandals/Women’s Self-Help Groups shall be operating successfully for their members within the State of Goa.
1. There shall be a minimum of 20 members for training/orientation.

**NOTE:** The compulsion of 2 years of registration is deleted.
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance in the Form of Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for Purchase of Musical Instruments
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance in the Form of Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for Purchase of Musical Instruments" implemented by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, provides financial assistance in the form of Grant-In-Aid to the Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Groups /Institutions for the purchase of Musical Instruments of their choice. > **Objectives**


1. To encourage and sustain the Bhajani Mandals, Choir Groups, and Cultural Troupes who contribute to a great extent to the preservation of cultural heritage with their cultural and musical performances.
1. To give financial support to organizations/institutions for the promotion and preservation of age-old culture.
1. To promote local talent and to promote local cultural troupes.

Benefits:
Lumpsum grants / financial assistance to the maximum extent of ₹ 15,000/- per Group/ Institution for the purchase of Musical Instruments only.
NOTE: 
The Government / Department may restrict the number of groups/institutions in each category according to the availability of the funds. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should consist of at least a minimum of 10 members.
1. The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should be conducting regular musical performances like bhajans, choir singing, folk performances etc.
1. The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should not already have received the benefits of this scheme.
Trademark Reimbursement Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Trademark Reimbursement Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. The scheme is a part of the Start-up Policy 2017. For start-ups that have successfully entered the production/service delivery phase, and want to trademark their company name and logo, 50% of the cost of trade-mark registration of their company name and logo will be reimbursed up to ₹ 25,000/-.

Benefits:
Reimbursement
For start-ups that have successfully entered the production/service delivery phase, and want to trademark their company name and logo, 50% of the cost of trade-mark registration of their company name and logo will be reimbursed up to ₹ 25,000/-.
Number of Slots
The benefits of this scheme can be availed by up to 200 applicants per year who shall be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines.
Disbursal
Once the application is approved by the SPC, the approved amount shall be disbursed within 60 days from the date of approval.

NOTE: 
Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept/reject applications.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a startup certified by the Startup Promotion Cell (SPC).
1. The applicant should have a valid start-up certificate number.
1. The startup must have successfully registered its trademark.

**NOTE:** Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, being within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally would be considered for reimbursement under this scheme. If digital payments are not possible then it shall be up to the decision of SPC based on its due diligence to admit the expenditure.
Interest Subsidy Reimbursement Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Interest Subsidy Reimbursement Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. Through this scheme, the projects which show immense promise and potential will be eligible for a grant of 30% of the loan interest amount, for the purpose of repayment of the interest component of a loan availed.

Benefits:
Up to 3 projects that show immense promise and potential, as recommended by the Startup Promotion Cell, will be eligible for a grant of 30% of the loan interest amount, for the purpose of repayment of the interest component of a loan availed, up to ₹ 5,00,000 per annum, for an initial period of two years only. 
Other Startups shall be eligible for an interest repayment grant of 10% of the interest amount of a loan availed, up to ₹ 2,00,000 per year, for a period of two years. This benefit can be availed by 40 start-ups each year which the SPC shall select as per its guidelines.
This amount will be in addition to any other interest subsidy or loan provided under Chief Minister Rojgar Yojana (CMRY). 

NOTE: 
Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

Eligibility Criteria:
All the Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) having a valid start-up certificate number are eligible to apply for this scheme.
**NOTE:** Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017 within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally would be considered for reimbursements under this scheme. In case digital payments are not possible then it shall be up to the decision of SPC as per its due diligence to admit the expenditure.
Skill Development Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Through the “Skill Development Fee Reimbursement Scheme”, the SPC will reimburse 50% of the fees up to ₹ 50,000/- to the students who have successfully completed an SPC-approved technical skill training program in any of the approved domains from a Goan educational institute.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of 50% of the fees up to ₹ 50,000/- to the students who have successfully completed an SPC-approved technical skill training program in any of the "
approved domains
", attended in a Goan educational institute:
Up to 1000 students per year can avail the benefits of this scheme. However, this cap can be reviewed and revised based on the need in future.
A student can avail the benefits of this scheme for any two courses in a year.
NOTE: 
Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.    The applicant should be an educational institution.
2.    The educational institute must be incorporated in Goa or have a registered place of business in Goa.
3.    The technical skill training program must be approved by SPC and should fall under any of the technical domains:
**Internet of things, Artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, Interaction Design, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, 3-D Printing, Data Science, Drones, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Merged Reality, Others (subject to approval from SPC).**
4.    The students who are currently pursuing their graduation or are within two years from receiving their graduate degree within the original stipulated period of study can enrol for these programs. 
**NOTE:** Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, being within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally will be considered for reimbursements under this scheme. In case digital payments are not possible, then it shall be up to the decision of SPC as per its due diligence to admit the expenditure. > **Definitions**


1. For the purpose of this scheme “**Goan Educational Institute**” means an institute registered or operating in Goa.1. For the purpose of this scheme the term “**Student**” refers to a person satisfying at least one of the following criteria:
             a)    Person born in the State of Goa and studying in Goa or outside Goa; or,
             b)    Person having domicile for 10 years or more in the State and studying in Goa or outside Goa; or,
             c)    Person who is not a State domicile but is studying in the educational institutes in the State.
Seed Capital Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Seed Capital Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. Through this scheme, startups with a promising idea can get a one-time grant of up to ₹ 10,00,000.

Benefits:
Start-ups with a promising idea can get a one-time grant of up to ₹ 10,00,000, as determined by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).
This incentive can be availed by 100 start-ups each year which will be selected by the SPC as per its due diligence and guidelines.
NOTE: 
Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

Eligibility Criteria:
All the Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) having a valid start-up certificate number are eligible.
Tea Development and Promotion Scheme (TDPS): Plantation Development for Small Tea Growers (PDSTG): Mechanization for Individual Small Growers
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Details:
The Government of India has conveyed its approval for the Tea Board’s Scheme “Tea Development &amp; Promotion Scheme” for implementation during the 15th Finance Commission (2021-26). The scheme has seven major components covering the broad areas of the Tea Board’s operation for the overall protection, growth &amp; sustenance of the Indian Tea Industry.
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The objective of the scheme is to improve the production, productivity, and quality of Indian teas in order to remain competitive in global markets, focus on the development of the small tea growers, their collectivization for moving up in the value chain, value addition in teas for better price realization and share in export markets, explore the potential of tea grown in the North Eastern States, focus on improving the per capita consumption of tea, improving tea exports from India to high-value markets, encouraging research and development and other technological innovation to bring transparency in the entire supply chain as envisaged in the Tea Act, 1953.
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> **&quot;Plantation Development for Small Tea Growers (PDSTG)&quot; Component of the TDPS**

The objective of this component is to increase the production, productivity and quality of tea, overall development of small tea growers to help them move up in the value chain, sustainability of production by promoting organic tea cultivation&amp; climate resilient tea and to make them self-reliant by setting up their own processing units.

Benefits:
Equipment and Scale of Assistance 
Equipment: 
Pruning Machine; 
Ceiling Limit (₹): 
30,000; 
Other Eligibility: 
One (1) Machine for each / upto 5.00 ha of tea area
Equipment: 
Mechanical Harvester; 
Ceiling Limit (₹): 
Single Man Harvester @ 25,000; Double Man Harvester @ 40,000; 
Other Eligibility: 
For each / up to 10.00 ha of tea area
Equipment: 
Power Sprayer; 
Ceiling Limit (₹): 
15,000; 
Other Eligibility: 
For each / up to 5.00 ha of tea area
Equipment: 
Brush Cutter; 
Ceiling Limit (₹):
 28,000; 
Other Eligibility: 
For each / up to 10.00 ha of tea area
Equipment:
 Plucking Shear; 
Ceiling Limit (₹):
 550; 
Other Eligibility: 
For each/ up to 0.40 Ha of tea area

Mode of Payment
All payments will be through electronic mode i.e., RTGS/NEFT/PFMS.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicants can be small tea growers including members of self-help groups and Farmers' Producer Organizations.
Salary Reimbursement Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Salary Reimbursement Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. The scheme aims to bolster startup growth by incentivizing the hiring of local talent through a dual-pronged approach. Startups can reimburse 50% of fresher salaries. The process ensures prompt disbursement post SPC approval, emphasizing that benefits are discretionary, not entitlements.

Benefits:
For Startups Hiring Local Talent:
50% of the salary of a fresher will be reimbursed, subject to a cap of 
₹10,000 per month per recruit
. A startup can claim the salary of a maximum of 25 people per month for a period of 3 years. This benefit can be availed of by 100 startups each year, which shall be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines.
For Startups Whose Workforce Comprises 60% Locals:
Up to 25% of the salary of the local workforce, subject to a cap of 
₹25,00,000 per year
, will be reimbursed for 3 years. A startup can claim the salary of a maximum of 25 people. This benefit can be availed of by 100 startups each year.
NOTE:
 Once the application is approved by the SPC, the approved amount shall be disbursed within 60 days from the date of approval.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) having a valid start-up certificate number are eligible to apply for this scheme.
1. The employees should be hired for a period of at least 12 months.
1. For availing the benefit under clause 3.1, the employee/s whose salary is being claimed for reimbursement must be an IT professional/s. 
1. The bank accounts of employees should be linked to Aadhaar.
1. The bank accounts of the Directors of the company should be linked to Aadhaar.
1. Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, being within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally will be considered for reimbursements under this scheme. In case digital payments are not possible then it shall be up to the decision of SPC as per its due diligence to admit the expenditure.
Quality Certification Reimbursement Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2018, the "Quality Certification Reimbursement Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Quality Certification Reimbursement to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. Reimbursement of the cost of industry-standard quality certification, capped at ₹ 5,00,000 per unit. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of the cost of industry-standard quality certification.
The maximum amount that may be availed under this reimbursement is capped at ₹ 5,00,000 per unit.
NOTE 1: 
The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
NOTE 2: 
This incentive may be claimed only once for any number of certifications acquired during the policy period.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the new and existing units must have their operations in Goa.
2. The applicant must be one of the below:

- Proprietorship Firm
- Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
- Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)

3. The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.
4. Units incurring expenditure for acquiring the following quality and/or product-specific certificates are entitled to avail of the benefits: 

- ISO: International Organization for Standardization.
- HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points.
- BIS: Bureau of Indian Standards.
- WHO-GMP: World Health Organization - Good Manufacturing Practices.
- ZED: Zero Defect Zero Effect.
- TS: Technical Specifications.
- COPC: Customer Operations Performance Center.
- eSCM: eSourcing Capability Model.
- Hallmark: Hallmark certification, as approved by the Quality Council of India.
- Any other certificates as recognized by the Government.
Construction of Fish Markets
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Construction of Fish Markets” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, a subsidy is provided to the local bodies such as Municipalities and Village Panchayat in the State of Goa for the construction of fish markets. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
For Panchayats/Municipalities with an Annual Income of up to ₹2,00,000: 
100% Subsidy, Limited to ₹5,00,000.
For Panchayats/Municipalities with an Annual Income Above ₹2,00,000: 
75% Subsidy, Limited to ₹5,00,000.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be a local body such as a Municipality or a Village Panchayat in the State of Goa.
Intellectual Property Right Scheme Under MSME Innovative Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Details:
Launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises , Intellectual Property Right Scheme offers legal and intellectual property filing support including patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, geographical indications (GI) etc. The programme also provides IP advisory, consultation, Patentability Searches, Technology Gap Analyses and IP commercialisation through the establishment of Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs) across the country.
**Objective:**
The objective of the scheme is to improve the IP culture in India with the following interventions:
• To enhance the awareness of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) amongst the MSMEs and to encourage creative intellectual endeavour in Indian economy;
• To take suitable measures for the protection of ideas, technological innovation and knowledge-driven business strategies developed by the MSMEs for their commercialization and effective utilization of IPR tools.
**Activities:**
• Establishment of Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs).
• Reimbursement for registration of Patent, Trademark, Geographical Indications (G.I.), Design through IPFCs.

Benefits:
A Grant of up to ₹ 1,00,00,000/- would be provided to an IPFC in milestone-based (three or more) instalments.
Reimbursement for registration of Patent, Trademark, Geographical Indications (G.I.), and Design:
 The maximum financial assistance to the eligible applicants under the IPR component is as follows:
S. No.
Item
Maximum Financial Assistance
1.
Foreign Patent
₹ 5,000,00/-
2.
Domestic Patent
₹ 1,000,00/-
3.
GI Registration
₹ 2,000,00/-
4.
Design Registration
₹ 15,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary unit(s) must typically be a registered micro, small or medium enterprises.
1. Should have a valid Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) or Udyam Registration certificate.
"Exhibition" Component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Exhibition" component of the "Development Of Handicrafts" scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry, was introduced to boost the marketability of handicrafts and enhance sales through the organization of exhibitions. These exhibitions are conducted locally and in various states of the country.

Benefits:
Travelling allowance to-and-fro 2nd class (berth) train fare.
For participation in A1 cities' exhibitions: Daily allowance of ₹300 per day per crafts person.
For participation in non-A1 cities' exhibitions: Daily allowance of ₹200 per day per crafts person.
For participation in local exhibitions: Daily allowance of ₹150 per day per crafts person.
Reimbursement of actual expenditure for transporting handicrafts goods from the unit to the exhibition spot.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The scheme is open to all craftspersons with handicraft units.
"Grant To Handicrafts Societies" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant To Handicrafts Societies” Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry aims to encourage the creation of Handicrafts Societies to enhance coordination and skill among craftspeople. Grants are provided to registered societies, either as a Cooperative society or under the Societies Act, for organizing or participating in exhibitions, thereby fostering the marketing of handicraft products.

Benefits:
Grants to Handicrafts Societies for conducting exhibitions.
PUDUMAI Handicrafts Artisans Society in Puducherry receives an annual grant of ₹10,00,000 for exhibition conduct.
Other eligible societies receive ₹2,00,000 per annum for participating in exhibitions in and outside India for 5 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The Handicrafts Society should be registered either as a Co-operative society or under the Societies Act.
- Members of the society should be artisans approved either by the State Government or Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
- The Society should exclusively deal with handicraft products produced by artisans of the UT of Puducherry.
"Capital Investment Subsidy: 5% Additional Capital Investment Subsidy to Karaikal Region" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Capital Investment Subsidy: 5% Additional Capital Investment Subsidy to Karaikal Region" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Department of Industrial Development (Industries and Commerce), Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, 5% Additional Incentive on the Existing Subsidy Schemes is provided to the Units in Karaikal Region. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
5% Additional Incentive on the Existing Subsidy Schemes to the Units in Karaikal Region:
30% subject to a limit of ₹30,00,000/- in case of SC/ST/Women Entrepreneurs.
25% subject to a limit of ₹25,00,000/- for IT Industries.
40% subject to a limit of ₹35,00,000/- for Small and Micro Thrust Area Enterprises.
25% Subject to a Maximum of ₹25,00,000/- for Medium and Large Thrust Area Enterprises.
The priority industries which will be announced by Government and set up in Karaikal district shall be eligible for subsidy at the rate of 25% on fixed asset viz., land, building and plant and machinery subject to a maximum of ₹40,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should have an industrial unit in the Karaikal Region of Puducherry.
- The applicant should have a priority industry announced by Government and set up in Karaikal.
"Capital Investment Subsidy: Information Technology (IT) / Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Industries" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Capital Investment Subsidy: Information Technology (IT) / Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Industries" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Department of Industrial Development (Industries and Commerce), Union Territory of Puducherry. The new IT/ITES industrial unit which started production on or after 6-11-2002 are provided with subsidy on the investments made on plant and machinery @ 20% thereon subject to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- for the large, medium, small and micro enterprises during the period of operation of the scheme. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Subsidy on the investments made on plant and machinery @ 20% thereon subject to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- for the large, medium, small and micro enterprises during the period of operation of the scheme.

Number of Installments
The subsidy shall be disbursed in a single instalment.

Mode of Disbursement 
In the case of Units Financed by Financial Institutions/Banks, 
the subsidy amount shall be disbursed through the financial institutions/banks only, towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or working capital purposes.
In the case of Self-financed Units, 
the subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be a new IT/ITES industrial unit which started production on or after 6-11-2002.
"Infrastructure Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Infrastructure Subsidy" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. 25% subsidy is provided to the industrial units who have made investments on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
25% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/-. For the infrastructure developer who has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area, for leasing out to IT industries.
25% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/-. For the industrial unit, which is investing for construction of factory building of not less than 50,000 sq.ft for setting up of the IT industries.
25% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/-. For the infrastructure developer who has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area, for leasing out to the bio-technology industries.
25% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/-. For the bio-technology industry unit which has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 5,000 sq. ft for self-occupation.

Number of Installments
The subsidy shall be disbursed in annual installment not exceeding ₹25,00,000/- per annum till completion of the total eligible subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be an infrastructure developer who has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area, for leasing out to IT industries.
**OR**
The applicant should be an industrial unit, which is investing for construction of factory building of not less than 50,000 sq.ft for setting up of the IT industries.
**OR**
The applicant should be an infrastructure developer who has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area, for leasing out to the bio-technology industries.
**OR**
The applicant should be a bio-technology industry unit which has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 5,000 sq. ft for self-occupation.
_*The subsidy would be eligible for the investment made on building on or after 31-7-2006._
_*For the purpose of this scheme, "IT industries" mean Manufacturers of Computer Systems, Software/Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO)._
"Employment Incentive" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives"
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Employment Incentive" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives" is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme came into force with effect from 1st April 2017 and is in operation in the whole of the UT of Puducherry. Through this scheme, Wage/Employment subsidy of 20% wage/salary up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/- per annum, in case of workers who are covered under Provident Fund (PF), will be granted. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Subsidy: 
Wage/Employment Subsidy of 20% Wage/Salary.
Ceiling: 
₹5,00,000/- per annum.
Number of Installments:
 In single or multiple instalments, depending on the availability of funds.
Period: 
5 years for Puducherry and Karaikal regions. 7 years for Mahe and Yanam regions. 
Mode of Disbursement: 
The subsidy amount shall be disbursed through the financial institutions/banks only, if the unit is financed by them, towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or for the working capital purposes. In case of self-financed units, the subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit.
*The financial institution shall mean and include PIPDIC or any other Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks.

Eligibility Criteria:
- All the Micro, Small, Medium and Large Industries are eligible.
- The Unit should have made the investment on or after 1st April 2017.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of the Union territory of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units. This 60% of the local employment will have to be maintained by the industrial unit during the period specified in the Affidavit.
- The unit should provide direct employment to at least 10 persons.
- The workers should be covered under Provident Fund (PF).
- The industrial unit shall not transfer or dispose of the fixed asset including plant and machinery in any manner till the completion of 5 years from the date of submitting the application/disbursement of the subsidy whichever is later.

_*The additional investments made by the new/existing industrial units after availing the first claim are also eligible for subsidy up to the ceiling limit._
> **Special Cases**

If, two or more industrial undertakings are set up by the same person as proprietor, common partners, common Board of Directors/shareholders, such units are eligible for subsidy as separate entity provided the location of the unit are different and licenses /clearances/ registrations are obtained separately for the enterprises.
Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)” is implemented by the Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the Scheduled Castes category as well as to farmer groups and cooperative societies for purchasing various tools, equipment, sorting/grading equipment, and Post-Harvest Management (PHM) equipment. This includes plastic crates with equipment such as weights, packing materials, sorting/grading machinery, etc.

Benefits:
The Scheduled Castes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 75% of the cost of the Tools/Equipment or ₹3,750/-, whichever is less.
Farmer groups/cooperative societies will be eligible for assistance of 90% of the cost of equipment or up to ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is less, for the installation of Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
   1. The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
   1. The individual farmer or farmer groups/Cooperative Societies are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.

**Note 01:** The tool/equipment has to be purchased from the authorised dealer of the empanelled manufacturer for the purpose of price discovery as notified by the Department of Agriculture from time to time.
**Note 02:** Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for tarpaulin seats and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
**Note 03:** Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for plastic crates and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
"Innovation in Technology [Product (or) Process]" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Innovation in Technology [Product (or) Process]" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The award is conferred upon the industrial units who have patented their technology innovation. The scheme is formulated under the New Industrial Policy 2016, introduced on 4th October 2016. The scheme is in operation in the UT of Puducherry. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The unit shall have obtained a patent/applied for a patent for the innovation.
- The unit shall be functioning profitably for 3 years before the date of application.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of UT of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units.
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: State Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “State Capital Investment Subsidy” is a sub-scheme under the “Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” scheme. It was launched on 1st April 2020 by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain in force till 31st March 2025.
> **Objectives of the &quot;Banglashree for MSME” Scheme**

The objective of the scheme is to extend fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs to set up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with a view to focusing on the balanced development of MSMEs across the State and creating a sustainable ecosystem in the MSME sector which can maximize the utilization of resource, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the State emerge as the MSME leader in the country.
&gt; **Objectives of the &amp;quot;State Capital Investment Subsidy&amp;quot; Scheme**

Through this incentive, an eligible micro or small enterprise located in Zone C, D &amp; E area will be entitled to State Capital Investment Subsidy for its approved project.

Benefits:
The enterprise will be provided a subsidy as a percentage of the fixed capital Investment (FCA) for its approved project as follows:
Micro Enterprise: 
25% for Zone C; 40% for Zone D; 60% for Zone E.
Small Enterprise:
 15% for Zone C; 30% for Zone D; 40% for Zone E.
An additional subsidy of 20% on State Capital Investment Subsidy normally admissible will be provided to all eligible micro and small enterprises wholly owned (100%) by women, SC/ST, and minority community entrepreneurs.
An eligible micro or small enterprise wholly owned by women, SC/ST, and minority community entrepreneurs and set up in Zone – A and B will be entitled to a subsidy as a percentage of the fixed capital Investment (FCA) as follows:
15% for Micro Enterprise, and 10% for Small Enterprise
NOTE 1: 
The subsidy normally admissible and additional subsidy taken together will not exceed ₹ 50,00,00/- for a Small Enterprise located in Zone C & D.
NOTE 2: 
The subsidy normally admissible and additional subsidy taken together will not exceed ₹ 75,00,000/- for a Small Enterprise located in Zone E.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The business/organization should be a Micro/ Small/ Medium Enterprise.
  - The business/organization should belong to the manufacturing sector.
  - The business/organization should have started production on or after 1st April 2019.
  - The business/organization should be in the private sector/ cooperative sector/ joint sector undertaking or should be a company/ undertaking owned and managed by the State Government or the Industrial SHGs.
  - The Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) should be between 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025.
Scheme for Supply of TV Sets to Industrial Establishments/Labour Welfare Centres/Clubs/Recreation Rooms
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Scheme for Supply of TV Sets to Industrial Establishments/Labour Welfare Centres/Clubs/Recreation Rooms" was launched by the Goa Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment, Goa. The scheme aims to provide television sets to enable the workers/employees to witness programmes of national importance and to inculcate in themselves ideas of national integration besides broadening their outlook.

Benefits:
One TV Set (coloured) of up to ₹25,000, including all accessories.
NOTE 1: 
The incidental expenses incurred in connection/ with the operation of TV Sets etc. will have to be borne by the concerned establishment.
NOTE 2:
 If the Management/Union/Government fails to comply with the provisions of the schemes/agreement, the Goa Labour Welfare Board shall have the right to withdraw TV Set if it is supplied departmentally or recover the grant-in-aid amount with interest thereon at the prescribed rate if the TV is provided on grant-in-aid basis.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be one of the following - 

- Industrial Establishment/Labour Welfare Centre run by the Government of Goa.
- Club/Recreation Room run by the Registered Trade Unions having 300 or more Members.

> **Preference**

Applicants situated in labor-concentrated areas.
**NOTE:** The beneficiary establishment should enter into an agreement with the Welfare Board to maintain the TV Set in good working condition at all times and exhibit programmes for the benefit of their workers on day-to-day basis.
Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
“Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM)” under the Farm Mechanization Umbrella Scheme, was launched on 5&quot; December 2012 by the Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal for extending financial support as subsidy to the small and marginal farmers of the State for purchase of power operated farm equipment/ machinery with the aim to facilitate mechanization in agriculture so as to ensure better productivity and minimization of cost of cultivation. 
> **Features:** 

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> **Area of Operation:** The scheme is applicable uniformly throughout the State, except Kolkata district.

Benefits:
Pattern Of Assistance:
Subsidy ranging from 50-60% of the indicative price of machinery subject to maximum ceiling of ₹3,00,000/- will be provided to the beneficiary.
Available Equipment:
An exhaustive list of different farm machinery with subsidy limits is provided in 
Annexure-II
 (Page No. 33) based on Cost Norms and Pattern of Financial Assistance under Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM). Available models of different farm machinery /implements as mentioned in Annexure-II along with indicative price will be published in Matirkatha portal by the SPMT before starting of online application of the beneficiary . However, No large machines like tractor, rice transplanter “above 4 rows”, combine harvester etc. will be provided under FSSM.
Note:
No machine/equipment will be procured by the Government. The Government will only release subsidy as back ended subsidy against procurement by the beneficiaries as per their choice under FSSM with Bank Loan. The subsidy will be released through DBT mode to the beneficiaries for FSSM.
The subsidy will only be applicable for purchase of farm machinery/equipment from the approved Farm machinery Manufacturers and Dealers as enlisted in the Departmental portal.
A beneficiary or his/her spouse will not be eligible to apply afresh before completion of 4(four) years from release of the last subsidy for any type of machinery under any FSSM scheme from the State under this Guidelines.



Eligibility Criteria:
- Individual farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu (New) Scheme.

Or,
Groups like SKUS/PACS/FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG duly graded /LAMPS etc. approved/recognized by any Govt Institution/Departments.

- Minimum 0.5 (half) acre agricultural land (RoR) is required by the applicant for purchase of power tiller & solar photo-voltaic water pumping system under FSSM.
- The age of the beneficiary should be minimum 18 years at the time of application.
Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance (SCCS)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance” is a sub-scheme under the “Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” scheme. It was launched on 1st April 2020 by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain in force till 31st March 2025.
> **Objectives of the &quot;Banglashree for MSME” Scheme:**

The objective of the scheme is to extend fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs to set up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with a view to focusing on the balanced development of MSMEs across the State and creating a sustainable ecosystem in the MSME sector which can maximize the utilization of resource, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the State emerge as the MSME leader in the country.
> **Objectives of the &quot;Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance&quot; Scheme:**

Through this incentive, eligible micro or small enterprises shall be reimbursed for the expenditure incurred for obtaining ISI / BIS certification / ISO 9000/ ISO 14000 / ISO 14001/ ISO 18000/ISO 22000/ HACCP certification from approved Institutions / Research Laboratories. Any new certificate not covered above may be honoured on a case to case basis according to necessity and essentiality.
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Benefits:
Pattern Of Assistance:
 An eligible micro or small enterprise shall be reimbursed 50% of the expenditure incurred subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,00,000/- for obtaining ISI / BIS certification / ISO 9000/ ISO 14000 / ISO 14001/ ISO 18000/ISO 22000/ HACCP certification from approved Institutions / Research Laboratories. Any new certificate not covered above may be honoured on a case to case basis according to necessity and essentiality.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The business/organization should be a Micro/ Small/ Medium Enterprise.
- The business/organization should belong to the manufacturing sector.
- The business/organization should have started production on or after 1st April 2019.
- The business/organization should be in the private sector/ cooperative sector/ joint sector undertaking or should be a company/ undertaking owned and managed by the State Government or the Industrial SHGs.
- The Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) should be between 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025.