Share Capital to Local Entrepreneurs and Self Employed Scheme, 2008

The "Share Capital to Local Entrepreneurs and Self Employed Scheme, 2008" aimed to encourage local youths to start income-generating activities and promote self-employment. The sch...

Key details

Benefits

**Interest-Free Loan:** The capital contribution was interest-free.

**Repayment:** Repayment was to be made in equal monthly installments within 10 years, with a moratorium period not exceeding one year.

**Insurance Cover:** Special insurance cover was provided, absolving the beneficiary of outstanding dues in case of death or permanent disability. The insurance premium was ₹200 per,00,000/- or part thereof, to be paid once before disbursal.

**Disbursement**

Eligibility (who can apply)

**Preference/Priority**

_*The Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce could relax any provision of the scheme with government approval if needed._

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. **Step 1:** The applicant had to purchase the application form for ₹25/- from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa.
  3. **Step 2:** The applicant had to fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
  4. **Step 3:** The applicant had to pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200/- and attach the receipt with the application.
  5. **Step 4:** The applicant had to submit the duly filled and signed application form along with all required documents to -
  6. _The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa._
  7. > **Post Application Processes**
  8. **Step 1:** The Task Force Committee (TFC) scrutinized the application and recommended it for disbursement if found feasible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Share Capital to Local Entrepreneurs and Self Employed Scheme, 2008 / what is the eligibility?

- The applicant could be Individuals or groups of individuals could apply. Individuals born and resident in Goa for 15 years were given preference. - The applicant had to be below 40 years of age. For women, disabled persons, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes,...

What are the benefits of Share Capital to Local Entrepreneurs and Self Employed Scheme, 2008?

- **Capital Contribution** - ₹2,00,000/- per individual, covering 50% of the total project cost. - ₹3,00,000/- per individual for those with professional qualifications, provided the business activity was linked to their qualifications. - ₹10,00,000/- maximum for groups, with no restrict...

How to apply online for Share Capital to Local Entrepreneurs and Self Employed Scheme, 2008?

**Offline** **Step 1:** The applicant had to purchase the application form for ₹25/- from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa. **Step 2:** The applicant had to fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026