Incentives to Industries For Training Prospective Employees Scheme

Description
The scheme “Incentives to Industries For Training Prospective Employees Scheme” was launched by the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to create manpower suitable to the needs of the Industry and to provide specific skill training to Goan youth to improve their employability by optimally utilizing the infrastructure available in Government and private institutions. The scheme provides reimbursement of 60% of training costs for prospective employees subject to a maximum of ₹60,000/- per employee and ₹7,20,000/- per unit per year. The applications for this scheme must be submitted offline.

Exclusions
• The benefit does not extend to refresher courses or retraining courses.
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Benefits
• Reimbursement of 60% of training costs for prospective employees.
• Maximum reimbursement of ₹60,000/- per employee.
• Maximum reimbursement of ₹7,20,000/- per unit per year.
• The benefit is for demand-driven Short Term Training Courses.
• *The benefits under this scheme are subject to recommendation by the Task Force Committee (TFC).
• *The benefits are subject to budgetary allocation.
• The payment made to the trainees by the employer, such as stipend, wages, or allowances, shall not be considered as cost of training under this scheme.
• No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the budgetary allocation is exceeded.
• The applicant shall allow and/or grant free access to any official authorized by the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce for conducting inspection or supervision of the unit or the registers, or for holding discussions with employed employees, to ensure proper utilization of the financial incentives/subsidies granted by the State Government.

Eligibility Criteria
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2. - The applicant must be a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise.
3. - The applicant must have registered under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme (Umbrella Scheme).
4. - The training must be conducted only through approved Skill Training Providers (STPs).
5. - The course must be a demand driven Short Term Training Course.
6. - The scheme shall not be applicable to cases which have claimed similar benefit under any other scheme/program of Government of Goa.
7. - The prospective employees/trainees must be between the age of 18 to 42 years.
8. - The prospective employees/trainees must fulfill the criteria of being a Goan as defined in the scheme.
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10. - The trainee must satisfy one of the following criteria to be considered a Goan:
11. - The person must be born in the State of Goa.
12. - The person must have a 10 years Residence Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar.
13. - The person must have any other document indicating residence in Goa issued by the Government of India or Government of Goa or its organisations, issued prior to 10 years, to the satisfaction of the Task Force Committee (examples include Driving license, Ration card, Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC), or Passport).
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Application Process
Step 1: The applicant unit must first register as a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme (Umbrella Scheme) to be eligible for incentives under this scheme.
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The applicant unit must first register as a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme (Umbrella Scheme) to be eligible for incentives under this scheme.
The employer shall draft and submit a detailed proposal for the training to the Skill Training Provider (STP), specifying the contents (theory and/or practical), duration, number of trainees, details of on-site training (if any), and the required physical infrastructure.
The approved STP will use this proposal to determine the course fees, which the employer must then pay.
The applicant must obtain and fill out the specified application format for the Incentives to Industries for Training Prospective Employees Scheme.
The form requires specific details, including the unit's registration number under the umbrella scheme, Skill Training Provider details, course name, number of eligible Goan trainees (aged 18 to 42 years), fees paid, and the amount claimed.
The applicant shall submit the completed application form, along with all supporting documents listed in the scheme's checklist, to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce.
The application will undergo scrutiny, and the eligible units will be recommended by the Task Force Committee (TFC).
Upon successful recommendation and subject to budgetary allocation, the approved amount shall be disbursed to the eligible unit.
Applications should be submitted to the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce (DITC), Udyog Bhavan, Panaji.

Required Documents
• A Self-Attested Copy Of Registration Under Umbrella Scheme.
• A Self-Declaration In The Format Provided.
• Copy Of Proposal Given To The Skill Training Provider.
• Copy Of Approval Given To The Skill Training Provider By The Directorate Of Technical Education/Directorate Of Skill Development And Craftsmen Training/Directorate Of Industries, Trade & Commerce.
• Certificate From The Skill Training Provider That The Said Course Was Successfully Conducted.
• Detailed Report Of The Course Conducted Along With The Attendance Roll By Skill Training Provider.
• Receipt Of The Fees Paid.
• A Chartered Accountant Certificate Certifying That No Other Claim For Similar Benefit Has Been Made Under Any Other Scheme/Program Of Government Of Goa.
• Provide Details (Including Aadhaar Number, Age) Of Goan Trainees With Proof (Age).
• Certificate From Chartered Accountant Certifying The Amount Of Fees Paid.
• A Copy Of Partnership Deed, Memorandum Of Association/Articles Of Association, As The Case May Be.
• Copy Of Resolution Authorizing Applicant To Swear Affidavit (To be enclosed with the affidavit cum declaration).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What specific age parameters must the prospective employees fall within to ensure that the training costs associated with them are eligible for reimbursement?
A: Prospective employees must be Goan youth between the minimum age of 18 years and the maximum age of 42 years to qualify for the scheme&#39;s benefits.
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Q: Does our enterprise qualify for this financial support if we are categorized as either a micro, small, medium, or large scale manufacturing operation?
A: Yes, the applicant must be classified as a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise to be eligible for the incentives under this scheme.
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Q: What are the fundamental residency requirements that prospective employees must satisfy in order for our unit to claim the associated training benefits?
A: The prospective employee must satisfy the criteria of being a Goan, as legally defined within the official guidelines of this scheme.
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Q: Is there an overall annual limit placed on the total amount of training cost reimbursement that a single manufacturing unit can claim under the provisions of this scheme?
A: Yes, the maximum total reimbursement allowed under this scheme is limited to ₹7,20,000/- per unit for a period of one year.
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Q: If a potential trainee does not meet the primary Goan criteria, what alternative documents indicating long-term residence can be presented to the Task Force Committee?
A: Any document indicating residence in Goa, such as a Driving license, Ration card, Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC), or Passport, issued prior to 10 years, can be accepted upon satisfaction of the Task Force Committee (TFC).
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Q: If an approved training course costs more than ₹60,000/- per individual, what is the maximum financial reimbursement amount allowed for each trained prospective employee?
A: The maximum reimbursement provided is 60% of the training costs, subject to an upper limit of ₹60,000/- per individual prospective employee.
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Q: If the Government runs out of funds allocated for this scheme, can the applicant hold the State liable for promised benefits that were subsequently suspended?
A: The benefits under this scheme are contingent upon budgetary allocation, and the principle of Promissory Estoppel does not apply if benefits are discontinued due to exceeding the allocation.
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Q: Is obtaining a residence certificate from the Mamlatdar sufficient, and if so, for how long must the prospective employee have possessed it to be considered Goan?
A: A person may qualify as Goan by possessing a Residence Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar that certifies 10 years of residency.
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Q: Are we able to claim reimbursement for training costs if the course provided to the prospective employee is classified as a refresher course or retraining program?
A: No, the scheme&#39;s benefit explicitly does not extend to covering the costs associated with refresher courses or retraining courses.
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Q: What foundational requirement must our unit fulfill regarding registration status before applying for reimbursement of training costs?
A: The applicant unit must first be officially registered under the overarching Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme, 2017 (Umbrella Scheme).
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Q: Should payments made directly to trainees, such as stipends, wages, or allowances, be included when calculating the total cost of training for reimbursement?
A: No, any payment made by the employer to the trainees, including stipends, wages, or allowances, shall not be counted as a cost of training under this scheme.
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Q: What specific characteristics must the training course possess to ensure it aligns with the core objectives for which these financial incentives are granted?
A: The scheme is intended to support industrial units in providing demand-driven Short Term Training Courses through recognized institutions to meet industry needs.
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Q: Are there any limitations on which institutions can conduct the training courses for prospective employees to ensure the costs are reimbursable?
A: Only courses conducted by approved Skill Training Providers (STPs), recognized by entities like the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) or Directorate of Skill Development and Craftsmen Training (DSCT), are considered eligible for benefits under this scheme.
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Q: Can an individual who was born within the State of Goa automatically satisfy the definition of a Goan trainee for the purposes of availing these incentives?
A: Yes, a person who was born in the State of Goa is recognized as fulfilling the criteria of a Goan under this scheme&#39;s definition.
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