The Goa State Financial Incentives to the Industries for Certification and Patenting Scheme, notified on 31st December 2008, was introduced by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa. The scheme encouraged industrial and service units to obtain national/international certifications and patent rights to enhance quality standards and competitiveness. It provided financial support of up to ₹2,00,000 per unit for eligible certifications and patents. The scheme was in force until 31st March 2011.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Implementing Body: Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Goa
• Notification Date: 31st December 2008
• Validity: Up to 31st March 2011
• Target Groups: MSMEs, large industries, and eligible service industries
• Support Type: One-time financial assistance up to ₹2,00,000
• Coverage: National/International certifications and patent rights
Benefits
• Financial assistance up to ₹2,00,000 or actual expenses incurred, whichever was lower
• Covered only actual certification/patent-related expenses (excluding travel, lodging, etc.)
• One-time assistance per unit, regardless of changes in ownership or product
Eligibility
• Units with certifications from ISI, ISO, NABCB-accredited certifying bodies, or patent rights on products/processes
• Eligible unit types:
• Micro, Small, Medium, and Large-scale industries
• Service industries under Green/Orange Category
• Must be permanently registered or acknowledged with Entrepreneurs Memorandum II
• Units cleared by High Powered Coordination Committee or equivalent state authority were also eligible
• Eligible service sectors included:
• Hospitals/Medical institutions recognized by Directorate of Health Services
• Educational institutions recognized by relevant state education directorates or affiliated to Goa University/Board
• Co-operative Banks (except Multi-State Co-operatives) registered in Goa
• Other notified service sectors by DITC
• Units that received Central assistance were eligible for the balance amount only
• Units could not reapply if certification was lost due to inadequacy
Exclusions
• Lodging, boarding, refreshments, travel, and other incidental expenses
• Repeated applications for the same or similar certification
• Units not maintaining certification standards
• Units not meeting eligibility criteria or timeline
Application Process
Offline
• Step 1: Obtain the prescribed proforma from DITC office or download from the official website
• Step 2: Fill in the application, affix photo, and attach all required self-attested documents
• Step 3: Submit the completed application to the Director, DITC
• Step 4: Application processed within 3 months from submission
• Step 5: Upon approval, subsidy disbursed within 6 months
Documents Required
• Proof of Certification from ISI/ISO/National or International certifying body or patent rights
• Proof of permanent registration or EM-II acknowledgment by DITC (if applicable)
• Clearance Certificate from HPCC or similar state authority (if applicable)
• Recognition certificate from Directorate of Health Services (for hospitals)
• Recognition/affiliation documents from Directorate of Education/Higher Education/Technical Education or Goa University/Board (for educational institutions)
• Registration certificate from Registrar of Co-operative Societies (for co-operative banks)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What types of certifications were eligible for financial assistance under the scheme?
A: Certifications from ISI, ISO, NABCB-accredited bodies, and patent registrations.
Q: What was the maximum financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: ₹2,00,000 or the actual cost incurred, whichever was less.
Q: Could expenses like travel or lodging be claimed under the scheme?
A: No, such expenses were excluded.
Q: How many times could a unit avail financial assistance under the scheme?
A: Only once during its lifetime.
Q: Were service industries eligible for financial assistance under the scheme?
A: Yes, if they fell under the eligible categories like hospitals, educational institutions, or notified services.
Q: What was required for a unit to be eligible under the scheme?
A: Certification/patent, permanent registration/EM-II, and fulfillment of category-specific criteria.
Q: Could units not registered with Entrepreneurs Memorandum II still apply?
A: Yes, if they were cleared by a recognized state-level authority like the HPCC.
Q: Were hospitals eligible for financial assistance under the scheme?
A: Yes, if recognized by the Directorate of Health Services.
Q: Could educational institutions apply for financial incentives under the scheme?
A: Yes, if recognized/affiliated with relevant education authorities in Goa.
Q: Could units that had already obtained certifications apply for additional incentives?
A: Yes, for additional certifications, if no assistance had been availed previously.
Q: Were units that had received Central Government assistance still eligible?
A: Yes, for the balance amount after deducting central assistance.
Q: What happened if a unit lost its certification due to inadequacies?
A: It was ineligible for a second claim.