Interest Subsidy Scheme (Umbrella Scheme)
The Interest Subsidy Scheme, 2017 supports manufacturing units and eligible eco-tourism projects in Goa by reducing their financial burden through interest reimbursement on term loans and working capital loans. The scheme aims to help enterprises remain financially viable while promoting higher Goan employment. It applies to units that commenced production after 1st October 2017.
Benefits
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Term Loans: 30% of interest paid, subject to annual ceiling.
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Working Capital Loans: Lower of 1.5% of annual turnover or 30% of interest paid.
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Goan Employment: Subsidy adjusted based on % of Goan employees (60% for full subsidy).
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Maximum Ceiling: ₹25 lakh per year (₹27.5 lakh for All-Women/SC/ST).
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Period: Max 7 years from first claim.
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Budgetary Condition: Subject to fund availability.
Eligibility
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Eligible Enterprises: MSME Manufacturing Units (White/Green/Orange categories) post 1.10.2017, or registered Eco-Tourism projects.
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Goan Employment: ≥ 60% Goan manpower on payroll for the full year.
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Loan Requirements: Loan from specified banks/EDC/NBFC; subsidy on actual interest paid.
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Ineligible Loans: Loans under certain schemes (e.g., Modified Interest Rebate 2012, CMRY) or penal interest.
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IT Benefits: Units taking IT Department benefits are ineligible.
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Subsidy Calculation: Term Loan: 30% of interest paid; Working Capital: lower of 1.5% turnover or 30% interest paid.
Required Documentation
Application in prescribed format
Self-Declaration in prescribed format
CA Certificate certifying interest paid, loan particulars, term loan details, interest calculations
Sanction letter of term loan from financial institution/bank
Interest paid statements/Bank interest certificates
Proof of Goan employment percentage with supporting documents
Registration certificate under Umbrella Scheme
How to Apply?
Log in to the UDP Goa website.
Select Interest Subsidy Scheme, 2017 from the list of schemes.
Click on the Apply button.
Site will be redirected to the Goa Online Portal to submit your application.