Incentives to Industries For Training Prospective Employees Scheme

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Employee management, Training and Skill Up-gradation, Entrepreneurship development, Voctional education

Target beneficiaries: Business Entity

Tags: Employee, Training, Enterprise, Incentive, Skill, Manufacture

• - 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. Conditions
• 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

What specific age parameters must the prospective employees fall within to ensure that the training costs associated with them are eligible for reimbursement?

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's benefits.

Does our enterprise qualify for this financial support if we are categorized as either a micro, small, medium, or large scale manufacturing operation?

Yes, the applicant must be classified as a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise to be eligible for the incentives under this scheme.

What are the fundamental residency requirements that prospective employees must satisfy in order for our unit to claim the associated training benefits?

The prospective employee must satisfy the criteria of being a Goan, as legally defined within the official guidelines of this scheme.

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?

Yes, the maximum total reimbursement allowed under this scheme is limited to ₹7,20,000/- per unit for a period of one year.

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?

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).

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?

The maximum reimbursement provided is 60% of the training costs, subject to an upper limit of ₹60,000/- per individual prospective employee.

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?

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.

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 person may qualify as Goan by possessing a Residence Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar that certifies 10 years of residency.

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?

No, the scheme's benefit explicitly does not extend to covering the costs associated with refresher courses or retraining courses.

What foundational requirement must our unit fulfill regarding registration status before applying for reimbursement of training costs?

The applicant unit must first be officially registered under the overarching Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme, 2017 (Umbrella Scheme).

Should payments made directly to trainees, such as stipends, wages, or allowances, be included when calculating the total cost of training for reimbursement?

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.

What specific characteristics must the training course possess to ensure it aligns with the core objectives for which these financial incentives are granted?

The scheme is intended to support industrial units in providing demand-driven Short Term Training Courses through recognized institutions to meet industry needs.

Are there any limitations on which institutions can conduct the training courses for prospective employees to ensure the costs are reimbursable?

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.

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?

Yes, a person who was born in the State of Goa is recognized as fulfilling the criteria of a Goan under this scheme's definition.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/iitpes
• https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/target-schemes.pdf

Scheme Guidelines

https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/target-schemes.pdf