"Rent Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme supports SC/ST and women entrepreneurs in Puducherry who have started industrial production in rented buildings. It provides monthly rent subsidy for the first five years after commercial production begins, helping reduce the financial burden of renting industrial space. The subsidy decreases gradually over the five-year period, with a maximum of ₹5,000 per month.
What You Get
- Monthly rent subsidy for up to 5 years from the start of commercial production
- Maximum subsidy of ₹5,000 per month
- Subsidy provided on a tapering basis (decreases gradually over the 5-year period)
- Financial support to reduce business operating costs in early years
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must belong to SC (Scheduled Caste) or ST (Scheduled Tribe) category, or be a woman entrepreneur
- Must have started industrial production on or after 27 March 2002
- Business must be operated in a rented building
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must have commenced commercial production to claim the subsidy
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Business Registration Certificate
- 5. Rent Agreement
- 6. Proof of Commercial Production
- 7. Income Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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