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"Employment Incentive" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives"

Through the "Employment Incentive" scheme, Wage/Employment subsidy of 20% wage/salary up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/- per annum, in case of workers who are covered under Provident Fund (PF), will be granted. The applications are accepted offline in prescribed form available on the Official Website.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Subsidy: Wage/Employment Subsidy of 20% Wage/Salary.- Ceiling: ₹5,00,000/- per annum.- Number of Installments: In single or multiple instalments, depending on the availability of funds.- Period: 5 years for Puducherry and Karaikal regions. 7 years for Mahe and Yanam regions. - Mode of Disbursement: The subsidy amount shall be disbursed through the financial institutions/banks only, if the unit is financed by them, towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or for the working capital purposes. In case of self-financed units, the subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit. | _*The financial institution shall mean and include PIPDIC or any other Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks._

Who can apply

All the Micro, Small, Medium and Large Industries are eligible.; The Unit should have made the investment on or after 1st April 2017.; The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of the Union territory of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units. This 60% of the local employment will have to be maintained by the industrial unit during the period specified in the Affidavit.; The unit should provide direct employment to at least 10 persons.; The workers should be covered under Provident Fund (PF).; The industrial unit shall not transfer or dispose of the fixed asset including plant and machinery in any manner till the completion of 5 years from the date of submitting the application/disbursement of the subsidy whichever is later.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the timeline for submitting subsidy applications for capital investment?

The subsidy application for capital investment must be submitted within one year from the date of commencement of regular commercial production.

What is required for all claims to be supported according to the provided content?

All claims must be supported by a certificate issued by a Chartered Accountant.

How much employment must be provided to residents of Puducherry for a unit to be eligible for incentives/subsidies/assistance?

At least 60% of employment must be provided to the people of Puducherry out of the total employment strength of the industrial units.

What is the composition of the State Level Committee responsible for evaluating subsidy applications?

The State Level Committee consists of the Secretary to Government (Industries & Commerce), the Managing Director of PIPDIC, the Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary (Finance), and the Director of Industries and Commerce, all from Puducherry.

How is the subsidy disbursed for self-financed units?

For self-financed units, the subsidy is disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit.

What happens if an industrial unit has availed investment subsidy from the Central Government/State Government or any other agency?

If an industrial unit has availed investment subsidy from any other agency, it is not eligible to apply for a subsidy for the same investment again under this Scheme.

What is the condition for industrial units set up by the same person to be eligible for subsidy as separate entities?

Industrial units set up by the same person as proprietor, common partners, or common Board of Directors/shareholders are eligible for subsidy as separate entities provided the location of the units is different and licenses/clearances/registrations are obtained separately for the enterprises.

Who sanctions the subsidies based on the Committee's recommendations?

The Director of Industries and Commerce sanctions the subsidies based on the Committee's recommendations.

What is the composition of the State Level Committee?

The Committee comprises the Secretary to Government (Industries and Commerce), Managing Director of PIPDIC, Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary (Finance), and Director of Industries and Commerce.

When is the entire amount of subsidies and incentives availed required to be refunded?

The amount must be refunded if there are amendments in partners or shareholders within five years of availing the subsidy, with an interest of 14% per annum.

How is the subsidy amount disbursed for units financed by financial institutions?

The subsidy amount is disbursed through financial institutions/banks, either for loan adjustment or the creation of additional fixed assets or working capital.

What conditions determine the instalment disbursement of subsidies?

Subsidies can be disbursed in single or multiple instalments based on fund availability.