Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme
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Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme in Goa
Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
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Scheme Overview
"Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme" aims to provide financial assistance to traditional bakers (poders) in Goa to ensure the protection and growth of this traditional occupation. Subsidies for the purchase of flour are provided to traditional bakers who produce essential Goan breads.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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:
- The existing traditional Bakers/Bakery which are registered with The All Goa Bakers Association registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- The applicant/his or her family should be engaged in the business of making traditional Goan breads for the last 20 years.
- The baker (poder) should be a Goan resident by birth.
- The traditional baker/poder should be recommended by the All Goa Bakers Association.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Permanent SSI Unit Registration Or An Acknowledgement Of Entrepreneurship Memorandum Part-II (EM) From The Directorate Of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government Of Goa |
| 2 | License From the Department Of Legal Metrology Previously (Department Of Weights & Measures) |
| 3 | 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 |
How to Apply in Goa
Step 1: Complete the application form (Annexure I) and attach the required documents, including an affidavit declaring the contents of the application as true.
Offline 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: Submit the application form along with the required documents to Goa Handicrafts, Rural & Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (GHRSSIDC).
Offline * 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.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.