Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Baker, Tradition, Subsidy, Financial Assistance, Bread

• 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

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?

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.

What types of traditional bread products are eligible for consideration when applying for financial assistance under this scheme?

The eligible traditional bread products include Pao, Undho, Poie, Kakon, and similar products. These must be produced and sold by traditional Goan bakers.

What are the accepted documents I can submit to prove my 20-year engagement in the traditional bread-making business?

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.

How does my birth location affect my eligibility for receiving financial assistance as a traditional baker in Goa?

You must be a Goan resident by birth and must submit your birth certificate as proof. This is a mandatory requirement for eligibility.

As a traditional baker applying for the subsidy, what organization's recommendation do I need to include with my application?

You must obtain and include a recommendation from the All Goa Bakers Association, which must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

I use 45 kilograms of maida per day in my bakery. What category would I fall under and how much subsidy would I receive?

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.

If my daily maida consumption is 80 kilograms, what would be my subsidy calculation under this scheme?

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.

How will my subsidy be calculated if I use 120 kilograms of maida daily in my traditional bakery?

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.

What is the maximum daily maida consumption limit beyond which no subsidy will be provided under this scheme?

No subsidy will be provided for maida consumption beyond 150 kilograms per day. This is the absolute upper limit for subsidy calculation.

How frequently can I submit my subsidy claims and what is the timeline for submitting the bills after each quarter?

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.

From which suppliers should I purchase maida to be eligible for claiming subsidy under this scheme?

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.

What is the government's objective regarding the pricing of 50-gram Pao, and for how long will this price be maintained?

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.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/gtbpss
• https://dmg.goa.gov.in/PDFs/Notifications/Notification/OFFICIAL%20GAZETTE%20Recognize%20Person%20Notification%20May%202013.pdf

Guidelines

https://dmg.goa.gov.in/PDFs/Notifications/Notification/OFFICIAL%20GAZETTE%20Recognize%20Person%20Notification%20May%202013.pdf