Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme

Description
Launched in 2012, the scheme "Goa Traditional Bakers Poders Subsidy Scheme" by the Department of Industries, Government of Goa aims to provide financial assistance to traditional bakers poders in Goa to ensure the protection and growth of this traditional occupation. Through this scheme, subsidies for the purchase of maida flour are provided to traditional bakers who produce essential Goan breads like "Pao," "Undho," "Poie," and "Kakon." The scheme is implemented by the Goa Handicrafts, Rural & Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd. GHRSSIDC . The objectives of the scheme include maintaining the price of 50gm "Pao" at ₹3 for the next 5 years and supporting bakers who have been in the business for at least 20 years.

Benefits
• The subsidy will be provided for the purchase of maida required for the production of bread, depending on the category the bakers belong to.
• Category A: Bakers who use less than or equal to 50 kgs. of maida in a day will get a cash subsidy of ₹4 per kg.
• Category B: Bakers who use between 51 kgs. to 100 kgs. of maida in a day will get a cash subsidy of ₹4 per kg for the first 50 kgs. and ₹2 per kg for the remaining amount of maida.
• Category C: Bakers who use between 101 kgs. to 150 kgs. of maida in a day will get a cash subsidy of ₹4 per kg for the first 50 kgs., ₹2 per kg for the next 50 kgs., and ₹1 per kg for the remaining amount of maida.
• *The subsidy will be disbursed every quarter.
• *No subsidy for maida beyond the consumption of 150 kgs per day.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The Traditional Goan bakers (poders) who are engaged in the production and selling of Pao, Undho, Poie, Kakon, and similar products will be eligible for availing financial assistance under the scheme as detailed below:
2. - The existing traditional Bakers/Bakery which are registered with The All Goa Bakers Association registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
3. - The applicant/his or her family should be engaged in the business of making traditional Goan breads for the last 20 years.
4. - The baker (poder) should be a Goan resident by birth.
5. - The traditional baker/poder should be recommended by the All Goa Bakers Association.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Complete the application form (Annexure I) and attach the required documents, including an affidavit declaring the contents of the application as true.
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Step 1: Complete the application form (Annexure I) and attach the required documents, including an affidavit declaring the contents of the application as true.

Step 2: Step 2: Submit the application form along with the required documents to Goa Handicrafts, Rural & Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (GHRSSIDC).
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* For quarterly subsidy claims, submit bills of purchase of maida for the relevant quarter along with the application form (Annexure II) within 30 days of the end of the quarter.
Appraisal Committee Review
The Appraisal Committee, consisting of representatives from GHRSSIDC, All Goa Bakers Association, and the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce, will review and sanction the subsidy.

Required Documents
• Permanent SSI Unit Registration Or An Acknowledgement Of Entrepreneurship Memorandum Part-II (EM) From The Directorate Of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government Of Goa
• License From the Department Of Legal Metrology Previously (Department Of Weights & Measures)
• Certification From Village Panchayat/Municipal Corporation Duly Certified By BDO That The Applicant Is Engaged In The Business For The Last 20 Years Or House Tax/Trade Tax Receipts Of Last 20 Years From Panchayat/Municipality Duly Certified By BDO

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: As a traditional baker in Goa who wants to receive financial assistance under this scheme, what is the minimum time period I should have been engaged in making traditional Goan breads?
A: You must have been engaged in the business of making traditional Goan breads for at least 20 years, and you will need to provide documentation to prove this engagement period.

Q: What types of traditional bread products are eligible for consideration when applying for financial assistance under this scheme?
A: The eligible traditional bread products include Pao, Undho, Poie, Kakon, and similar products. These must be produced and sold by traditional Goan bakers.

Q: What are the accepted documents I can submit to prove my 20-year engagement in the traditional bread-making business?
A: You can submit either a Permanent SSI registration, EM Part-II acknowledgment from Industries Directorate, License from Legal Metrology Department, or certification from Village Panchayat certified by BDO/Municipal Corporation proving 20 years of business.

Q: How does my birth location affect my eligibility for receiving financial assistance as a traditional baker in Goa?
A: You must be a Goan resident by birth and must submit your birth certificate as proof. This is a mandatory requirement for eligibility.

Q: As a traditional baker applying for the subsidy, what organization's recommendation do I need to include with my application?
A: You must obtain and include a recommendation from the All Goa Bakers Association, which must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

Q: I use 45 kilograms of maida per day in my bakery. What category would I fall under and how much subsidy would I receive?
A: You would fall under Category A ([?]50 kg maida per day) and would be eligible for a cash subsidy of Rs. 4 per kg for your daily maida usage.

Q: If my daily maida consumption is 80 kilograms, what would be my subsidy calculation under this scheme?
A: You would fall under Category B (51-100 kg) and receive Rs. 4 per kg for the first 50 kg and Rs. 2 per kg for the remaining 30 kg of maida.

Q: How will my subsidy be calculated if I use 120 kilograms of maida daily in my traditional bakery?
A: You would fall under Category C (101-150 kg) and receive Rs. 4 per kg for first 50 kg, Rs. 2 per kg for next 50 kg, and Rs. 1 per kg for remaining 20 kg.

Q: What is the maximum daily maida consumption limit beyond which no subsidy will be provided under this scheme?
A: No subsidy will be provided for maida consumption beyond 150 kilograms per day. This is the absolute upper limit for subsidy calculation.

Q: How frequently can I submit my subsidy claims and what is the timeline for submitting the bills after each quarter?
A: Claims can be submitted quarterly (Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar), and bills must be submitted within 30 days of the end of each relevant quarter.

Q: From which suppliers should I purchase maida to be eligible for claiming subsidy under this scheme?
A: You must purchase maida from government marketing federations or marketing co-operative societies like Sahakar Bhandar, Bardez Bazar, or Goa Bhagyatdar as approved by GHRSSIDC.

Q: What is the government's objective regarding the pricing of 50-gram Pao, and for how long will this price be maintained?
A: The scheme aims to maintain the price of 50-gram Pao at Rs. 3, valid for 5 years, after which the government may review the price.