About this business scheme
The scheme aims to encourage the entrepreneur to set up Silk Weaving Units in Puducherry. This margin money grants will reduce the initial financial burden on the entrepreneurs while availing term loan/working capital loan from the financial institutions for setting up of silk weaving units.
The "Grant of Margin Money for Availing the Capital Loan" Component of the "Development of Silk" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to encourage the entrepreneur to set up Silk Weaving Units in Puducherry. This margin money grants will reduce the initial financial burden on the entrepreneurs while availing term loan/working capital loan from the financial institutions for setting up of silk weaving units.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | “Grant of Margin Money for Availing the Capital Loan” Component of the “Development of Silk” Scheme (GMMACL-DS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | District Industries Centre Organization |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Business |
| Level / State | State · Puducherry |
| Official portal | dic.py.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 1 lakh per year |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💰Income Rs. 1 lakh tak
- 💼Coir Worker
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- 25% as margin money (restricted to Rs. 50,000/-) on the loan amount, upon receipt of sanction order from the financial institution.
- The amount is released to the bank on behalf of the entrepreneurs.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should belong to Puducherry by virtue of birth or by residence continuously for 5 years
- The applicant should ascertain availability of loan.
- The silk unit should be set up in Puducherry.
- The unit should start its commercial production within six months from the date of release of the Margin Money Grant.
- The income of the applicant and his/her family members should not be more than Rs. 1,00,000/- and above from all sources.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the guidelines for the "Development of Silk" scheme?
Visit the official website https://dic.py.gov.in/development-of-silk for detailed scheme guidelines.
How do I get in touch with the concerned authorities regarding the "Grant of Margin Money for Availing the Capital Loan" component?
Contact details can be found at https://dic.py.gov.in/contact-us for any queries or assistance.
Where can I download the application form for the "Development of Silk" scheme?
Download the application form from https://dic.py.gov.in/application-forms-download-area.
How can I address grievances related to the "Development of Silk" scheme?
Utilize the Grievance Redressal Mechanism at https://industry.py.gov.in/grievance-redressal-mechanism for prompt resolution.
What percentage of margin money is provided on the loan amount under this scheme?
Beneficiaries receive 25% as margin money, capped at Rs. 50,000, upon sanction of the loan.
Who receives the margin money amount on behalf of the entrepreneurs?
The amount is released to the bank on behalf of the entrepreneurs who are availing term loan/working capital loan.
Where should the silk unit be established to be eligible for the scheme?
The silk unit must be set up within the geographical boundaries of Puducherry to qualify for the scheme.
What is the timeframe for starting commercial production after the release of the Margin Money Grant?
The unit should commence commercial production within six months from the date of receiving the Margin Money Grant.
What is the maximum allowable income for applicants and their family members under this scheme?
The income of the applicant and family members should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000 from all sources.
What should the undertaking letter assure regarding the operation of the silk unit?
The undertaking letter, on a Rs. 10/- stamped paper, should assure successful operation for five years after unit establishment.
Can the silk unit be located outside Puducherry and still be eligible for the scheme?
No, the silk unit must be established within Puducherry's geographical boundaries to qualify.
Is there a specific cap on the margin money provided to entrepreneurs?
Yes, the margin money is capped at Rs. 50,000, constituting 25% of the loan amount.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines dic.py.gov.in
- Citizen's Charter dic.py.gov.in (PDF)
- Contact Us dic.py.gov.in
- Grievance Redressal industry.py.gov.in
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