Incentives to Industries for Training Prospective Employees Scheme supported industrial units in Goa by helping them provide demand-driven short term training through recognized institutions to bridge the skill gap in the state. Under this scheme, manufacturing enterprises could claim a reimbursement of 60% of training costs up to ₹60,000 per trainee and ₹7,20,000 per unit every year.
Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.
Incentives to Industries for Training Prospective Employees Scheme - Introduction
Incentives to Industries for Training Prospective Employees Scheme was launched by the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme, 2017 (Umbrella Scheme). It came into force from October 2017 and remained valid up to 30 September 2022 as per the official notification.
The main aim of the scheme was to create manpower that matches the needs of industry and to give specific skill training to Goan youth to improve their employability by making use of the infrastructure available in government and private institutions. Enterprises could claim a reimbursement of 60% of training costs, subject to a maximum of ₹60,000 per employee and an annual cap of ₹7,20,000 per unit.
Applications under this scheme were submitted to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce following the rules of the Umbrella Scheme. Since the scheme has now been closed by the government, interested units should check the current status with the department before planning any claim.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Incentives to Industries for Training Prospective Employees Scheme |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Goa |
| Category | Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment |
| Target Beneficiary | Business Entity |
| Sub Category | Setting up, Start-up, Entrepreneurship, Training and Skill Up-gradation |
| Benefit Type | Composite |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce (DITC) |
| Tags | Employee, Training, Enterprise, Incentive, Skill, Manufacture |
Benefits
Enterprises could get the following financial support under this program:
- Reimbursement of 60% of training costs for possible employees, covering demand-driven short term training courses.
- Maximum reimbursement limit of ₹60,000 per employee for the training fees paid to the approved skill training provider.
- Maximum annual reimbursement of ₹7,20,000 per unit, subject to recommendation by the Task Force Committee (TFC) and the availability of funds.
Some conditions were attached to these benefits. Payments made to trainees such as stipends, wages, or allowances were not counted as training costs. No Promissory Estoppel applied if benefits were stopped because the budget was exhausted. Authorized officials from the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce could inspect the unit or its records to make sure the subsidy was used properly.
Eligibility
The following criteria decided who could apply under the scheme:
- The unit had to operate as a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise registered under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Umbrella Scheme.
- Training had to be conducted through approved Skill Training Providers (STPs) recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Directorate of Skill Development and Craftsmen Training, or DITC.
- The course had to be a demand-driven short term training program, and the unit should not have claimed similar benefits under any other Government of Goa program.
- Trainees had to be residents of Goa aged between 18 and 42 years.
A trainee was treated as Goan if born in the State of Goa, or holding a 10-year Residence Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar, or having other documents issued by the Government of India or Goa (like a Driving License, Ration Card, EPIC, or Passport) as proof of 10-year residency, subject to the satisfaction of the Task Force Committee. For example, if a trainee named Rahul had lived in Goa since 2010, his electricity bills or a valid older passport could serve as evidence.
Exclusions
The scheme did not cover costs related to refresher courses or general retraining programs. The benefit was limited to demand-driven short term training for new possible employees and did not extend to retraining of existing staff.
Application Process
Before applying, the unit had to make sure it was registered under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Umbrella Scheme. The application process was completed in the following steps:
STEP 1 - Draft a detailed training proposal for the chosen Skill Training Provider, including course content, duration, and the number of trainees. The provider decided the fees based on this proposal.
STEP 2 - Obtain and fill out the specified application format, including the registration number, provider details, course name, number of Goan trainees, and the total fees paid.
STEP 3 - Submit the application form and all supporting documents to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce. After the Task Force Committee reviewed and recommended the application, the approved funds were paid to the unit.
Physical files could be mailed or submitted to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce (DITC), Udyog Bhavan, Near Azad Maidan, Panaji, Goa. Since the scheme has been closed, applicants should confirm the current procedure with the department.
Documents
The following documents were required with the application:
- Self-attested copy of registration under the Umbrella Scheme.
- Self-declaration in the prescribed format.
- Copy of the proposal submitted to the Skill Training Provider.
- Copy of the provider's approval from the Directorate of Technical Education, Skill Development, or DITC.
- Certificate from the provider confirming successful course completion.
- Detailed report of the course including the attendance roll.
- Receipts of fees paid.
- Chartered Accountant certificate confirming that no other similar scheme benefits were claimed.
- Details of Goan trainees including Aadhaar and age proof.
- Chartered Accountant certificate validating the total fees paid.
- Copies of Partnership Deed or Memorandum of Association.
- Board resolution authorizing the applicant to swear an affidavit.
References
View Official Scheme Application Format
View Official Scheme Notification PDF
View Scheme Details on Goa MSME Portal
FAQ's
Is this scheme still running in 2026?
No, the scheme was valid from October 2017 up to 30 September 2022 and has been closed by the Government of Goa. It was a one time scheme with no current 2026 news.
What age limit applied to possible employees for reimbursement?
Trainees had to be between the ages of 18 and 42 years to qualify for the scheme.
Were manufacturing enterprises eligible for this support?
Yes, Micro, Small, Medium, and Large manufacturing enterprises registered under the Goa Umbrella Scheme were eligible.
How was 'Goan' status decided for trainees?
A trainee was Goan if born in Goa, held a 10-year residence certificate, or provided other government-issued proof of residency spanning at least 10 years.
Was there an annual limit on reimbursements?
Yes, the maximum reimbursement was ₹7,20,000 per unit per year.
What was the reimbursement limit per individual student?
The scheme reimbursed 60% of training costs up to a maximum of ₹60,000 per individual.
What happened if government funds were exhausted?
Payments were subject to budget availability; if funds were depleted, benefits could be stopped without legal recourse via Promissory Estoppel.
Were refresher courses covered?
No, the scheme did not cover refresher or retraining courses.
Were stipends or wages included in training costs?
No, payments made to trainees for work or living expenses were not calculated as training costs.
Which training providers were acceptable?
Only courses conducted by providers approved by the Directorate of Technical Education or the Directorate of Skill Development were eligible.