State GovernmentWomen & Child

"Capital Investment Subsidy: SC/ST/Women Entrepreneurs" Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme

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Puducherry

This scheme provides capital investment subsidies to help Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and women entrepreneurs start or expand their industries in Puducherry. Run by the Department of Industrial Development (Industries and Commerce), Union Territory of Puducherry, it aims to reduce the financial burden of setting up manufacturing units by offering subsidies on land, buildings, plants, and machinery purchases.

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What You Get

  • 25% subsidy on capital investment for land purchase
  • 25% subsidy on building and construction costs
  • 25% subsidy on plants and machinery
  • Financial assistance to reduce startup costs for eligible entrepreneurs

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Residence: Puducherry residents only
  • Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or be a woman entrepreneur
  • Must be a resident of Puducherry
  • Must plan to start a new industrial unit or expand an existing one
  • Should have basic business plan and technical knowledge for the proposed industry

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. SC/ST/Woman Certificate
  3. 3. Business Plan
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Land/Property Documents
  6. 6. Identity Proof
  7. 7. Address Proof
  8. 8. Project Report

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Puducherry
Category
Women & Child
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
18–100 years
Application
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Last Updated
26 Apr 2026

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