Incentives to Industries For Training Prospective Employees Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Commercial Taxes Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme aims to address the skill gap in Goa by supporting industrial units to provide demand-driven Short Term Training Courses through recognized institutions, thereby creating manpower suitable for the industry. It offers reimbursement for 60% of training costs up to ₹60,000/- per trainee.

Benefits:
- Reimbursement of 60% of training costs for prospective employees.
- Maximum reimbursement of ₹60,000/- per employee.
- Maximum reimbursement of ₹7,20,000/- per unit per year.
- The benefit is for demand-driven Short Term Training Courses.

_*The benefits under this scheme are subject to recommendation by the Task Force Committee (TFC)._
_*The benefits are subject to budgetary allocation._
##### ***Conditions***

- _The payment made to the trainees by the employer, such as stipend, wages, or allowances, shall not be considered as cost of training under this scheme._
- _No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the budgetary allocation is exceeded._
- _The applicant shall allow and/or grant free access to any official authorized by the Directorate of Industries, Trade &amp; Commerce for conducting inspection or supervision of the unit or the registers, or for holding discussions with employed employees, to ensure proper utilization of the financial incentives/subsidies granted by the State Government._

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Eligibility:
##### ***For the Enterprise***

- The applicant must be a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise.
- The applicant must have registered under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme (Umbrella Scheme).
- The training must be conducted only through approved Skill Training Providers (STPs).
- The course must be a demand driven Short Term Training Course.
- The scheme shall not be applicable to cases which have claimed similar benefit under any other scheme/program of Government of Goa.
- The prospective employees/trainees must be between the age of 18 to 42 years.
- The prospective employees/trainees must fulfill the criteria of being a Goan as defined in the scheme.

##### ***For the Trainee***

- The trainee must satisfy one of the following criteria to be considered a Goan:
- The person must be born in the State of Goa.
- The person must have a 10 years Residence Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar.
- The person must have any other document indicating residence in Goa issued by the Government of India or Government of Goa or its organisations, issued prior to 10 years, to the satisfaction of the Task Force Committee (examples include Driving license, Ration card, Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC), or Passport).

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Application Process:
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The applicant unit must first register as a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme (Umbrella Scheme) to be eligible for incentives under this scheme.
Step 1: Prepare and Submit a Training Proposal to the Skill Training ProviderThe employer shall draft and submit a detailed proposal for the training to the Skill Training Provider (STP), specifying the contents (theory and/or practical), duration, number of trainees, details of on-site training (if any), and the required physical infrastructure.
The approved STP will use this proposal to determine the course fees, which the employer must then pay.
Step 2: Access and Complete the Application FormThe applicant must obtain and fill out the specified application format for the Incentives to Industries for Training Prospective Employees Scheme.
The form requires specific details, including the unit's registration number under the umbrella scheme, Skill Training Provider details, course name, number of eligible Goan trainees (aged 18 to 42 years), fees paid, and the amount claimed.
Step 3: Submit the Claim Application and Supporting DocumentsThe applicant shall submit the completed application form, along with all supporting documents listed in the scheme's checklist, to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce.
Scrutiny by the Task Force CommitteeThe application will undergo scrutiny, and the eligible units will be recommended by the Task Force Committee (TFC).
Reimbursement of BenefitsUpon successful recommendation and subject to budgetary allocation, the approved amount shall be disbursed to the eligible unit.
Where to ApplyApplications should be submitted to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce (DITC), Udyog Bhavan, Panaji.

Documents Required:
A Self-Attested Copy Of Registration Under Umbrella Scheme.
A Self-Declaration In The Format Provided.
Copy Of Proposal Given To The Skill Training Provider.
Copy Of Approval Given To The Skill Training Provider By The Directorate Of Technical Education/Directorate Of Skill Development And Craftsmen Training/Directorate Of Industries, Trade & Commerce.
Certificate From The Skill Training Provider That The Said Course Was Successfully Conducted.
Detailed Report Of The Course Conducted Along With The Attendance Roll By Skill Training Provider.
Receipt Of The Fees Paid.
A Chartered Accountant Certificate Certifying That No Other Claim For Similar Benefit Has Been Made Under Any Other Scheme/Program Of Government Of Goa.
Provide Details (Including Aadhaar Number, Age) Of Goan Trainees With Proof (Age).
Certificate From Chartered Accountant Certifying The Amount Of Fees Paid.
A Copy Of Partnership Deed, Memorandum Of Association/Articles Of Association, As The Case May Be.
Copy Of Resolution Authorizing Applicant To Swear Affidavit (To be enclosed with the affidavit cum declaration).