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Incentives To Encourage Purchases From Local Suppliers Scheme

The scheme aims to encourage consumption through local purchases and support the economies of ancillary units, local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and traders. It provides a reimbursement of 2% (up to ₹5,00,000/- annually) on eligible local purchases to eligible manufacturing units in Goa.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Incentives To Encourage Purchases From Local Suppliers Scheme" was launched by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC), Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage consumption through local purchases and encourage economies of ancillary units, local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as also traders including those in Horticulture business/Food Processing. The scheme provides reimbursement to the extent of 2% of the cost of local purchases consumed by the eligible unit, up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/- per year, and the unit may avail benefit for five consecutive years from the date of first application. The applications for this scheme are accepted annually, requiring the unit to apply in the specified format after the closure of every financial year.

Benefits

₹5.0 L · annual

Reimbursement to the extent of 2% of the cost of local purchases consumed by the eligible unit.
The maximum reimbursement is limited to ₹5,00,000/- per year.

Intended Use/Definition of Purchase

The local purchases mean every industrial input, including consumables, purchased from Goa (whether manufactured in Goa or not) except service.
The value excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST) shall be considered for the calculation.

Frequency and Validity

The unit may avail benefit under this scheme for five consecutive years from the date of the first application.

Benefit Disbursement

The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation.
No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case allocation is exceeded.

Conditions

The applicant shall allow and/or grant free access to any official authorized by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce for conducting inspection/supervision of the unit or the registers or holding discussions with the employed employees for ensuring proper utilisation of the financial incentives/subsidies granted by the State Government.
The applicant shall time to time or as and when required submit to the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce all the necessary reports, information and documents specified under the scheme or as required or directed by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC).
If it is found that the information and documents submitted are incorrect, or the financial incentive was obtained by misrepresenting facts or submitting furnishing false information, the Government of Goa/Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce shall revoke the subsidy.
The applicant shall pay back to the government the financial incentives received, or the same shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue under the provisions of the Land Revenue Code 1968 and/or the Goa, Daman, Diu Public (Recovery & Dues) Act 1986.
In the event of breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Declaration, the Government shall be entitled to recover the said financial incentives as arrears of land revenue under the provisions of the Land Revenue Code 1968 and/or the Goa, Daman, Diu Public (Recovery & Dues) Act 1986.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Final Accounts Of The Claim Year.
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A Statement Certified By Chartered Accountant (CA) Stating That Payment Towards Purchases Has Been Affected, That The Purchases Are Made Locally Within Goa And Have Been Used As Raw Material For The Purpose Of Manufacturing By The Applicant Unit.
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A Certificate From Chartered Accountant Certifying That No Other Claim For Similar Benefit Has Been Made Under Any Other Scheme Or Program Of Government Of Goa.
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A Copy Of Partnership Deed, Memorandum Of Association/ Articles Of Association (As The Case May Be).
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Copy Of Resolution Number (Required for authorization to swear and submit the affidavit).
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Passport Size Photograph Of The Applicant.
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A Self-Attested Copy Of Registration Under Umbrella Scheme.
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Affidavit/Self Declaration In The Format Provided.
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Self-Certified Copies Of Bills Of Purchase From Local Sources.
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Statement Of Local Purchases Along With Vouchers Bearing Goods And Services Tax Payment Details (State component) (As Applicable).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, the applicant can obtain the specified application form and the Affidavit cum Declaration format, typically provided by DITC or accessible via official channels.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. The application form must be signed by the authorized representative, dated, and sealed.

*The application must be filed after the closure of every financial year.

Benefit Disbursement

Following the review by DITC, and subject to budgetary allocation, the eligible unit shall be considered for reimbursement.

Grievance Redressal / Help & Support

Feedback/Comments on the Scheme may be sent on dir-indu.goa@nic.in with the subject "Feedback/Comments on Incentives to Encourage Purchases From Local Suppliers Scheme".

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹5.0 L