Goa Gazette, No. 2223-23, 08 September 2022

Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, 8th September, 2022 (Bhadra 17, 1944) SERIES I No. 23 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

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1. Finance Not.- 2/6/2013-Fin (DMU)/1034 Amendment to the Chief Minister's 725 Rozgar Yojana.

2.a. Industries Ord.-3/3/98-IND-(Vol-I)/183 Rates of items schedule wise. 726

b. –––do––– Not.-3/18/2021-IND/193 Employment subsidy scheme for 767

Cashew industry.

3. Information Not.- 2(1)/DOIT/2020/Startup Goa Startup Policy-2021—Amended. 769 Technology Policy 2020/827

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Finance

Debt Management Division

–––

Notification

2/6/2013-Fin (DMU)/1034

Read:- (i) Notification No. 2/6/2013-Fin(DMU)

dated 19-09-2014

(ii) Notification No. 2/6/2013-Fin(DMU)

dated 15-01-2016

(iii) Notification No. 2/6/2013-Fin(DMU)/

665 dated 21-06-2016

(iv) Notification No. 2/6/2013-Fin(DMU)/

686 dated 01-09-2017

(v) Notification No. 2/6/2013-Fin

(DMU)/579 dated 25-01-2019

In partial modification to the above read Notifications, Government of Goa, further amends the "Chief Minister's Rozgar Yojana (CMRY)" (hereinaf ter referred to as the "Scheme") read above as follows:-

1. In clause (2) of the scheme the following

shall be inserted:-

Proposals for loans about Rs. 2.50 lakh to

finance destitute women to operate Pink

Auto's under Rotary Pink Auto Project (by

relaxing age criteria upto 50 years) subject

to fulfillment of all other criteria under the

Scheme, the balance amount being

contributed by Rotary in lieu of Promoter's

Contribution.

2. In clause (9) the following shall be

added:-

The beneficiaries of the Rotary Pink Auto

Project shall also be covered under the "Goa

State 25% subsidy for Self Employment

Scheme, 2015".

This notification shall be deemed to have

come into effect from the date of its

publication.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Pranab G. Bhat, Under Secretary, Finance

(Budget-II).

Porvorim, 29th August, 2022.

Department of Industries

––– Order

3/3/98-IND-(Vol-I)/183

Sub: Preferential Purchase Scheme- Purchase of Products manufactured by local SSI Units through Rate Contract.

Read:- 1) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-I

dated 11-11-1998

2) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-I

dated 02-05-2006

3) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-I

dated 12-01-2009

4) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-I

dated 11-05-2010

5) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Par t-II

dated 04-03-2011

6) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Par t-II

dated 12-07-2012

7) Order No. 3/3/98-IND -Par t-III rates of the items grouped schedule wise as indicated below:—

1. Schedule I - Steel Furniture

2. Schedule II - Polythene Bags

3. Schedule III - Fibre

Reinforced Products (FRP)

4. Schedule IV - Electrical

Devices

5. Schedule V - Weighing &

Measuring Equipment

6. Schedule VI A - RCC Blocks,

Pavers

VI B - RCC Slabs

VI C - RCC Electrical

Poles

VI D - Divider & Curb

stones

VI E - Customized

RCC Items

7. Schedule VII - Roofing

8. Schedule VIII - Paints & Coatings

8) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-III/70 9. Schedule IX - Chemicals

10. Schedule X - Printing & 9) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-III/228

dated 01-09-2017

10) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-III/354

dated 11-12-2017

11) Order No. 8/3/2018-IND/146 dated

02-05-2018

12) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-III/A/

320 dated 27-08-2018

13) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-III/29

dated 17-01-2019

14) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-III/147

dated 23-04-2021

15) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-III/

326 dated 23-09-2021

16) Order No. 3/3/98-IND-Part-III/70

dated 21-04-2022

In pursuance of the orders referred to above Government is pleased to notify the

Customised Stationery

11. Schedule XI - Signage

12. Schedule XII - Modular &

Wooden Furniture

13. Schedule XIII - Electrical

Fabrication

14. Schedule XIV - General

Fabrication

15. Schedule XV - Waste

Management Tools

16. Schedule XVI - Solid & Liquid

Waste Management

All the State Government Departments/ /Offices, Semi-Government Departments, Government Under taking Corporation, Autonomous Bodies, Project Implementing726 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 Units, etc., are directed to procure the above mentioned items through the Goa Handicrafts Rural & Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (GHRSSIDC), at the rates indicated in the order approved by the Rate Contract Committee (RCC) members in the meeting held on 09-02-2022.

The conditions for purchase of the Items

are indicated below:—

1) The rate contract will be for the period of Two year from the date of issue of this order.

2) GHRSSIDC may review the rates and recommend revision at the end of one year or at any time under abnormal raw material rate fluctuation.

3) The validity of the rate contract may be extended by the Industries Department.

4) As and when new schedules are required for the Rate Contract, additional schedules will be added to the rate contract with new SSI Units by following due procedures.

5) Indenting Office shall place supply orders on the GHRSSIDC with full specifications, quantity, place of delivery, etc., during the contract period in the normal circumstances.

6) In case the specifications differ from the rates in the schedules, GHRSSIDC shall source the rates from the empanelled units in the respective schedules only.

7) On receipt of the items on behalf of GHRSSIDC, the indenting Department shall acknowledge the receipt in GHRSSIDC delivery challan in triplicate. In case items supplied are not as per specifications and to the satisfaction of the indenting office, the items shall be rejected and reason for rejection shall be communicated by the rejecting authority to GHRSSIDC separately.

8) The delivery of the material will be at the place indicated by the indenting Department unless otherwise specified in the Schedule.

9) The indenting Departments/Offices, etc. may take the assistance of MSMI- Government of India, Engineering College, ETDC or any NABL accredited laboratory as far as quality is concerned if felt necessary and the cost, if any, on testing shall be charged on GHRSSIDC, who will recover the same from the respective SSI Unit.

10) In the event of failure to supply the goods or in case of any default in the specifications, quality of goods, the penalty imposed by the consignee as liquidated damages or late delivery, etc., shall be borne by the defaulting SSI Unit concerned on whom the order is placed by GHRSSIDC.

11) GHRSSIDC reserves the right to distribute the orders as per the performance of the units. GHRSSIDC reserves the right to cancel orders on units who default on quality, failure to supply on time, etc., at no cost to GHRSSIDC or indenting department.

12) Items coming under rate contract shall not be procured from open market by Government Departments/and Autonomous Bodies unless necessary N.O.C is issued by the Rate Contract Committee. The Departments/and Autonomous Bodies shall quote the exact code of the items along with detailed specification in the indent placed with the GHRSSIDC. For those requirements whose specifications differ, GHRSSIDC shall float quotations among the empanelled units and convey the rate to indenting departments for placement of orders.

13) The commission payable to the GHRSSIDC by the Departments/Office indenting the material shall be 2% of the value, excluding taxes/levies, etc., on basic cost and 2% of the value, excluding taxes/ /levies, etc., on basic cost from the respective SSI Units empanelled under the scheme. GST as applicable shall be charged.

14) Before making indent, the Departments/Offices shall ensure that funds are available to make payments and should enclose Funds Availability Certificate in prescribed form duly signed by the Competent Authority.

15) The indenting office shall make payment to the GHRSSIDC within 45 days of the receipt of the bill in duplicate along with receipted delivery challan failing which interest will be charged as per MSMED Act, which shall be binding on the Indenting Department concerned.

16) Heads of Departments/Autonomous Bodies shall not bypass the scheme on grounds such as delivery time, quality time, etc., in case the head of the institution/ indenting department procures items by violating the provisions of the PPS Scheme, then the Concerned official will be held liable for the same and action will be initiated against the concerned official or Head of Department.

17) GHRSSIDC at no stage shall become the beneficiary buyer for the goods being supplied by MSME to the PSU and other Government Departments through GHRSSIDC's facilitation. GHRSSIDC is not classified as "buyer" in terms of Section 15 & 16 of the MSMED Act, 2006 for the purpose of interest on delayed payment. The PSU and other Government Departments being beneficiary "buyer" of the goods are responsible for making the payment of the goods supplied by the supplier and also for the interest on delayed payment in terms of section 15 & 16 of MSMED Act, 2006. No claims/liability for the said supplies to be made by GHRSSIDC for and on behalf of MSME shall be against GHRSSIDC under MSMED Act, 2006 and its Amendments as GHRSSIDC is acting as agent of MSME.

18) Rate Contract Committee will meet ever y six months to review the Rate Contract.

19) The Director of Accounts/Pay and Account Officers of Autonomous Bodies/ /Corporations shall ensure that the items under Rate Contract are procured in accordance with this order and no bills

shall be passed in cases where there are violations of these guidelines. The heads of Departments/Chief Executive Officers/ ensure that these guidelines are followed strictly during procurement of goods either directly or through composite tender.

20) In case of tenders floated by GIDC, GSIDC, GTDC, IPSCDL, PWD, or any other project implementing agency under the

State Government, it shall be compulsory to procure items coming under the purview of the rate contract, and which form a part of the composite tender, from the GHRSSIDC. Items under rate contract shall not be clubbed in the composite tender

and instead the concerned department shall prepare specification and estimates of items to be procured and forward the same to the GHRSSIDC for supply through empanelled SSI Units. The GHRSSIDC shall supply these items as per the specifications

within a reasonable time frame.

21) If any dispute/difference of opinion arises in regard to any matter mentioned

in this order, the same shall be referred to the Secretary (Industries), Government of Goa, for decision and any decision of the Secretary (Industries) on such reference shall be final and binding on all the concerned parties.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide their U.O. Fin (Exp) No. 1400086057 dated 29-07-2022.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Amalia O. F. Pinto, Under Secretary

(Industries).

Porvorim, 23rd August, 2022.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

Note:- Above Rates Quoted are for Weigh Bridge of standard size 7m x 3m. Respective to the quoted capacities with standard size L7m x W3m; any further increase in capacity will be @ Rs. 5.55 per kg of capacity increase and/or will be @ 1, 85, 000 per meter and/or any further increase in which will be @ 65, 000 per meter. Any Customized requirements will be further quoted for as per inquiries.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

prior to placing of order.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

For those quoted items where specifications differ/not listed in this schedule, GHRSSIDC shall take rates from empanelled units and will convey to the indenting department.

SCHEDULE-X

PRINTING & CUSTOMISED STATIONERY

The GHRSSIDC will obtain indents from various departments and autonomous bodies for autonomous bodies for undertaking various types of multi colour/mono colour printing jobs. For Government Departments who have received NOC (if required) from the Department of Printing and Stationery (Govt. Printing Press), will be required to send their supply requirements with sample to GHRSSIDC with a copy of NOC (if required) issued by Department of Printing and Stationery (Govt. Printing Press).

The following parties are empanelled for printing jobs:

1. M/s Bandekar Offset

2. Creaplusive Ities Pvt. Ltd

Note: Sealed tenders will be invited from the empanelled units upon receipt of indents along with sample and artwork from the respective Departments. In case the printers are unable to execute high quality/specialised printing jobs, then GHRSSIDC shall issue NOC to the respective Departments to get the work executed in the open market.

SCHEDULE –XII

MODULAR & WOODEN FURNITURE

There is no standard specification and the requirements vary from office to office and also as per the type and quality of wood. On demand from departments indicating clear specification, number, quality of wood, etc., the GHRSSIDC shall call quotations from empanelled vendors and submit the rates to the concerned indenting department after negotiation if necessary with the empanelled units. The GHRSSIDC will supply the items to the Indenting Department after receiving firm order in acceptance and response to quotations.

The following units have been empanelled for wooden furniture:

1. M/s Ideal Funitures

2. M/s Harshada Trading Company

3. M/s Novel Furnishing

4. M/s Paradkar Furniture

SCHEDULE - XIV

GENERAL FABRICATION

General Fabrication as per design customised for indenting department.

On receiving design with specifications from indenting department, GHRSSIDC shall float quotations from empanelled units and the rates shall be conveyed to the indenting department for acceptance and placement of order.

The Following units have been empanelled for General Fabricated Items:-

1. M/s Edryl India

2. M/s Saliz & Company

3. M/s Shivganga Engineering Works

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Department of Industries

––– Notification

3/18/2021-IND/193

"EMPLOYMENT SUBSIDY SCHEME FOR CASHEW INDUSTRY"

1. Short title and commencement.— 1.1 This Scheme shall be called the Employment Subsidy Scheme for Cashew Industry. This scheme shall come in force with effect from its publication in the Official Gazette and shall remain in force for a period of five years. However, the benefits under this scheme shall be disbursed to eligible applicants beyond the validity of this scheme, provided, application for at least one claim is submitted to the DITC during the validity of this scheme.

2. Objectives.— 2.1 To encourage the cashew processing industry in the State and to incentivise existing units to be competitive while giving boost to local employment.

3. Definitions.— 3.1 Goan: For the purpose of this scheme, a "Goan" will be defined as:

a) Person born in the State of Goa. OR

b) Person having 10 years Residence Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar, OR Any other document indicating residence767 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 in Goa issued by the Government of India or Government of Goa or its organisations, issued prior to 10 years, to the satisfaction of Task Force Committee. (eg. Driving license, Ration card, EPIC, Passport etc.).

4. Eligibility.— 4.1 Micro, Small, Medium cashew processing industries having a valid Udyam registration falling under green and orange category shall be eligible.

4.2 Enterprises engaging a minimum of 60% of Goan manpower on regular employment are eligible for benefits under this scheme (for the purpose of this condition, employees who are employed on the enterprises payroll continuously for at least six months in the claim year shall be considered as 'regular'.)

4.3 All the Goan employees who are paid minimum salar y as notified by the department of labour for unskilled labour for cashew industry shall be considered.

For this purpose, gross salary shall mean

all benefits paid to an employee, except

a. bonus (in whatever name it is called)

and

b. reimbursement of travelling expen-

diture.

5. Period of Subsidy.— 5.1 For all the enterprises, the period of grant of subsidy shall be five consecutive years.

6. Calculation of Subsidy.— 6.1 Once an enterprise becomes eligible under this Scheme, following incentives shall be granted:

The subsidy amount payable to eligible enterprise shall be calculated as 50% or the total wages paid to eligible Goan employees as per clause 4.3, subject to following conditions:

a. The reimbursement shall be restricted to reimbursement or salaries or only eight months in the claim year per employee. For the purpose of this condition, the highest eight monthly salaries of an employee shall be considered.

b. Reimbursement shall be restricted to Rs. 7,000/- per Goan employee per month.

c. The total subsidy shall not exceed Rs. 10.00 lakh per annum per enterprise.

6. 2 The Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce shall conduct physical verification of the applicant unit and submit a report to the Task Force Committee with regard to functioning status of the unit and correctness of the details submitted.

7. Procedure to file the claims.— 7.1 All units eligible under this scheme should apply to the Director, Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) giving details as per the prescribed proforma on the goaonline portal on www.goaonline.gov.in and enclose following documents:

(i) A copy of Udyam Registration.

(ii) A self-declaration in the format

provided;

(iii) A certified copy of attendance registers and payroll/acknowledgement of salaries of the unit highlighting the number of total employees, and monthly salaries paid to them in that year.

(iv) Documentary evidence to support that the employees are Goans as specified in clause (3) of the scheme.

(v) Chartered Accountant's certificate certifying the amount paid to the Goa regular employees towards salary during that year in the format provided.

7.2 The claim for a calendar year shall be filed latest by 31st March of the subsequent year. Failure to file such a claim shall mean that the particular claim has lapsed. The lapsed claim shall not be revived by any authority. However, the approval under this scheme shall remain valid for future eligible claims.

8. Task Force Committee.— 8.1 There shall be a Task Force Committee under this scheme to scrutinize and recommend applications received under the scheme. The task force committee shall consist of the following members:

(i) General Manager (DIC) — Chairman.

(ii) Deputy Director (Adm.) — Member

Secretary768 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 (iii) Under Secretary (Finance/Exp) —

Member.

(iv) President/Secretary of Goa Cashew

Manufacturing Association — Member.

(v) A Chartered Accountant nominated

by the Government — Member.

8.2 The quorum for the Task Force Committee meeting shall be minimum three members where attendance of members at Sr No. (i), (ii) and (v) above shall be compulsory.

9. Disbursement Procedure.— 9.1 The Director (DITC) shall sanction or reject the benefits of the schemes based on the recommendation of the Task Force Committee, within one month of such recommendation.

9.2 Expenditures related to this scheme shall be debited to the following Budget Head:

Demand No. 19

2851 — Village and Small Industries;

800 — Other Expenditure;

00 — ;

34 — Employment Subsidies for

Cashew Industries;

33 — Subsidies.

10. Relaxation.— 10.1 The Government may relax any or all the conditions under this scheme.

11. Interpretation.— 11.1 If any question arises, regarding interpretation of any clause, word, expression of this scheme or the target schemes, the decision shall lie with the Government, which shall be final and binding on all concerned.

12. Removal of Difficulties.— 12.1 All issues relating to the eligibility, definition, operationalization, or issues on account of new situation arising due to certain circumstances, not envisaged at the time of formulation of this scheme or the target schemes, would be resolved by the Government of Goa.

This has been issued with the concurrence of the Finance (Expenditure) Department vide U. O. No. 1400082950 dated 07-07-2022.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Amalia O. F. Pinto, Under Secretary

(Industries).

Porvorim, 22nd August, 2022.

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Department of Information Technology

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Notification

2(1)/DOIT/2020/Startup Policy 2020/827

Refer: 1) Notification No. 2(1)/DOIT/2020/ Starup Policy 2020/1070 dated 20-10-2021.

Whereas in partial modification to the above mentioned Notification, the Startup Policy-2021 along with amendments as adopted by the Government is hereby published for information of the public.

This issues with the approval of the

Government.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Praveen Volvotkar, Director (IT) & ex officio

Joint Secretary.

Panaji, 26th August, 2022.

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Goa Startup Policy 2021

Key Information about Goa

Statistics Value

Area (in sq.km.) 3720

Population 1458545

Literacy 1165487

Number of Certified 116 Certified by Startup in Goa Startup Promotion Cell,

Government of Goa

140+ Certified by Startup India, DPIIT, Government of India769 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 Estimated Number 350+ is the number

of Startups across all industries sectors

Sources:Inc 42

Number of Co-Working 15+Co-Working & Spaces & Incubators Incubators Spaces in

Goa

Source: SPC Survey

Number of E-Cells, 20+e-Cells & Innovation Innovation Councils in Council in Colleges & Colleges, Universities Universities in Goa

Source: SPC survey

Number of Students after 40,000+ school in Graduation & under graduation courses in Goa

Source: Directorate of Education

Index

Sr. No. Contents Page No.

1. Preamble

2. Definations

3. Vision

4. Objectives

5. State Support

6. Skill Development & Access

to talent

7. Other Aspects

1. Preamble.—

a) Demographic dividend is one of India's biggest strengths. However, our demographic dividend can be leveraged only when a suitable eco-system is made available for the youth to meaningfully deploy their energies, skills and talents towards the nation building and economic development processes. Hence facilitating entrepreneurship, which in turn leads to value creation and job creation, is governance and a moral imperative which the Government of Goa is unflinchingly committed to. Hence the Government of Goa has released this new Goa Startup policy, which pertains to proliferation of start-ups and unleashing of economic opportunities across the state of Goa.

b) Goa is a popular urban state with the highest per-capita GDP and enviable human development indices. Goa's cosmopolitan culture, impressive infras- tructure, quality manpower, picturesque landscape, clean environment and development orientation, not only makes Goa an ideal base for entrepreneurs to realise their dreams, but will also play a key role in facilitating an environment that is supportive and makes the start-ups innovative and globally competitive. It is towards this objective that this new Goa Startup policy has been drafted.

c) One of the transformative factors of Startups is their matchless potential to exponentially scale up, leading to large scale job & wealth creation. While the Government is committed to promoting entrepreneurs from Goa and generating employment for Goans, the Government is equally committed to inviting the best entrepreneurial talent and the brightest innovative minds and the star tup ecosystem enablers like Incubators, Accelerators, Investors from outside Goa in order to build a robust startup eco system within the state.

d) The Government recognises that education and skill development that is aligned to the requirements of the industry are vital for a robust startup eco-system. Hence the Government is committed to continuously improving the Goan Education system, and providing Do IT Yourself course to students of schools and university for upgrading their skills.

e) In order to incentivise promising Startups to be incorporated, registered in Goa and/or operating from Goa, the Government of Goa, on a case to case basis, can grant any exemption beyond the scope of this policy, to startups operating in the following areas with a special focus on areas such as smart cities, urban management, mining, tourism & hospitality, gaming, waste management, renewable energy, education, health care, communication, and entertainment.

f) Building a lasting institutional framework that changes the Startup landscape of Goa,770 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 and makes the state an attractive Startup base for entrepreneurs, involves a concentrated strategy and robust implementation. Based on the changing dynamics of the Startups, entrepreneurs, human capital, industry and other aspects related to the start-up ecosystem, this policy will keep evolving and remain proactively responsive to put Goa on top of the Startup game.

2. Definitions.—

The definitions stated below are only applicable to the contents of the Goa Start- up Policy 2021 and shall be void beyond the scope specified herein.

a) Start-up means an entity meeting the

following criterion:

1. Up to ten years from the date of incoporation/registration in the State of Goa and/or operating in the State of Goa; and,

2. With annual turnover not exceeding INR 100 crore in any of the preceding financial years; and,

3. Incorporated as a Private Limited Company, a Registered Partnership Firm or a Limited Liability Partner- ship; and,

4. Should be working towards develop- ment or improvement of a product, process or ser vice and/or have scalable business model.

Note: Entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business

b) Cell means Startup-IT Promotion Cell, a Goa Government appointed governing body constituted under the State Designated Agency.

c) State Designated Agency means an agency designated by the Government to perform specified functions.

d) State means State of Goa. e) Local refers to a person satisfying at

least one of the following criteria:

1. Person born in the State of Goa; or,

2. Person having domicile for 10 years

or more in the state; or,

3. Spouse of a person covered under any of the conditions mentioned in d (1) and d (2), through marriages registered in Goa.

f) Local start-up means star t-up in which at least 50% equity/share is held by one or more Goans continuously since the time of inception. Unless and until explicitly mentioned as a local start-up, start-up herein refers to any entity meeting the conditions detailed above (paragraph a).

g) Fresher's means Graduate & Postgraduate professionals who have completed their graduation within the stipulated period of study, and not more than two years have elapsed since the completion of the graduation & post- graduation courses respectively.

h) IT Policy refers to the IT Policy-2018 notified by the Government of Goa vide Notification No. 2(15)/DOIT/2017-18/Goa IT Policy-2018/624 dated 18-07-2018.

3. Vision.—

To make Goa one of the most preferred start-up destinations of India, and make it feature in the top 25 start-up destinations in Asia by 2025.

4. Objectives.—

a) To make Goa an aspirational geographical and human resources base for high value start-ups.

b) To invite the best entrepreneurial minds to make Goa their professional base, and thereby build a robust start-up eco- system in the state.

c) To assist the Goan Entrepreneurs and

local start-ups.

d) Evangelising Creation of at least 500 innovative, technology enabled startups and building sustainable services and solution oriented startups in Goa by providing requisite assistance and support in next 3 years, targeting generation of employment for at least 6000 Goans.

e) Providing requisite assistance and suppor t for developing technology &771 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 innovation hubs, centres of excellence, R&D labs and incubation centres in the next 3 years.

f) To infuse technology-enabled real-world problem-solving skills into the Goan education system through collaboration between industry, academia, and through the introduction of DIY modules as part of school curriculum, and Massive Online Open Courses as part of University curriculum.

g) To create an eco-system that makes it easy for Goan students to acquire technical skills required for employability and professional growth in the startup space.

h) To ensure continuous evolution of policy measures and creation of a responsive policy framework for accelerating growth of the start-up ecosystem and incorporating new frontiers of technology enablement on an ongoing basis.

i) To facilitate creation of dedicated funds for providing various types of support and impetus to start-ups:

1. Idea to P-o-C (Proof of Concept) Fund

2. Seed Capital Fund

3. Working Capital Fund

4. Women Entrepreneurs Development

Fund

5. Research & Development Fund

6. Student Innovation Fund

7. Skill Development Fund

8. Incubation Support Fund

5. State Support.—

5.1 Institutional Support

a) A Startup-IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) will be formed, which would serve as the nodal agency to register/recognise/ certify the Start-ups under this Policy and New Units/Existing Units of IT Industry as defined in the IT Policy established in the State. Secretary (IT) shall be the Convenor of the cell. Director (IT)/CEO (SIT PC) is empowered to certify the start-ups.

b) The Cell would repor t to the Empowered Committee (EC) constituted under the IT Policy-2018. The Empo- wered Committee will oversee the implementation of this Policy and also grant approval for disbursement of incentives to the Startups. The EC shall be authority in deciding the incentives, which would be provided as per schemes defined in this policy.

c) The cell is headed by a CEO, and dedicated team of professionals and/or professional agencies to carry out the following functions:

1. Administration

2. Communication

3. Due Diligence of Applications

4. Eco System Development

5. Enabling Access to Finance

6. Incubation

7. Mentoring

8. Operation Management of the Cell

d) The cell will be responsible for processing applications' received under this Policy and the IT Policy-2018. The cell will conduct Star tup and IT ecosystem programs by themselves and by inviting industr y exper t and professions including Empanelled agencies for assisting the startups in the statutory matters regarding company formation, filings, accounting and taxes.

e) The cell would also engage professionals/agencies for the following functions, who would provide services to the startups on a shared services model, at notified rates:

1. Management

2. Human Resources

3. Technical

4. Legal

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a) All start-ups registered in Goa will be allowed to operate 24/7. An intimation from Startup Promotion Cell will be issued to the Panchayat and Local Bodies intimating them on the Certified Goa Startups to operate 24x7.

b) Start-ups registered with the Government of India under the Start-up India program, and registered with the cell will be exempted from inspection under the following Acts:

1. Factories Act, 1948

2. Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

3. The Contract Labour/Regulations and

Abolition Act, 1970

4. The Payment of Wages Act, 1936

5. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

6. The Employment Exchange Act, 1959

However, start-ups will need to confirm

compliance based on self-certification.

c) As part of the Government of Goa's endeavour to promote EoDB in the state, the cell has set-up an internet based single- window portal exclusively for start-ups and continues to update and maintain the portal providing due information.

d) The Goa State Star t up por tal (www.startup.goa.gov.in) enables registra- tion of the start-ups, facilitates two-way communication with the Government for updates and reminders on regulatory matters, and access to repository of information on all state-level as well as national regulatory compliances that are required for new and existing start-ups. Through the single window portal the cell also provides a channel for the start-ups to provide policy inputs to the Government.

e) In addition, each Government depar tment having a regulatory or administrative interface with start-ups shall have Head of Department duly appointed as a Nodal Officer designate to serve as the single point of contact in respect of all permissions/grievances/queries pertaining to the Department concerned.

5.3. Infrastructure-Incubators and

Accelerators

As part of Goa Government's commitment to promoting start-ups and incubators in the state, the Government would strive towards developing world-class infrastructure through the following models:

5.3.1 Government Developed Incubators:

a) The cell would assist in setting up one state-of-the-art, fully equipped, plug-and- play innovation and incubation centre in Goa, of an appropriate size, within the next 1 year from the date of notification of this policy. Satellite centres of an appropriate size would also be set-up across various locations in Goa, based on demand.

b) Through the incubation centres outlined above, the Government would provide the following at subsidised rates:

1) Fully functional and semi-functional plug-&-play working spaces for start- ups and incubators.

2) High-speed internet connectivity.

3) Shared IT infrastructure such as printers, projectors, fax machines, photo copiers, etc.

4) Other infrastructure like meeting rooms, server rooms, QA/QC labs, etc.

c) In the next two years, the cell would aim to mentor a minimum of 50 start-ups operating out of such Government developed facilities.

d) The cell would endeavour to mentor and train the Staff of Goa Incubators as well by using resources of DPIIT, Startup India, Central Government resources and schemes.

e) Startup Promotion Cell will explore the possibility of development and operational of a Virtual Incubation Platform for Startups. The Virtual Platform can be without charges for registered Startup. The Cell will explore possibility of development of this Virtual773 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 Platform which can be self-sustaining model in few years. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Incubation Support Fund.

f) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funding will be explored by the cell to provide additional funds to establish and promote incubators both vir tual and physical. Funds raised from these CSR activities can be placed under the Incubation Support Fund.

5.3.2 Privately Run Incubators:

a) The cell would enter a tie-up with established incubators who would be admitting start-ups registered with the cell. The star t-ups will be selected by the incubators as per their extant admission rules. The Cell will subsidize part of the cost per seat provided by the incubator and the rest would be collected from the start-up. The rate charged per-seat, by the incubator, will be as per agreed terms between the cell and the incubator.

b) The cell will explore possibility of running Incubators and Accelerator program through public private partnership mode. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Incubation Support Fund.

5.3.3 Incubation within Government leased

space:

a) The cell may lease fully functional and semi-functional spaces and appoint an incubator to manage the incubation process in those spaces. The leased premises and the incubation cost will be borne on a per- seat basis. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Incubation Support Fund.

5.3.4 Incubators within educational

institutes:

a) All educational institutes in Goa, affiliated to a recognized public university, can avail a one-time grant of up to Rs. 10 lacs towards capital expenses, for setting up of an incubator within their institute campuses, for the purpose of nurturing start- ups founded by students enrolled in these institutes. Such incubators will also be provided a grant of up to Rs. 3 lacs per year, for a period of three years, towards operational expenses. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Incubation Support Fund.

5.4. Access to Finance:

a) Government of Goa intends to actively support the set-up, operations and growth of eligible start-ups based in Goa through various measures giving them access to finance by enabling an investor network, funding process and financial schemes by way of incentives and enabling provisions listed in this section.

5.4.1 Incentives and Enabling Funding:

Through the online single-window, the cell shall receive, process, approve and disburse the incentives eligible under this policy. The cell will execute all provisions listed in this section within 1 year of the notification of policy as per the operational guidelines of each of the incentives listed here.

a) The Government will create a Venture Capital Fund to meet the funding requirements of scalable Startups in Goa. This Venture Capital Fund will be in the nature of "Fund of Funds" and hence will not directly invest in the Startups. The objective of this Venture Capital Fund is to provide the funds needed for growing and scaling Startups. This Fund can invest upto Rs. 1 crore in lieu of Equity in promising Startups. With this Fund, the Government would aim to fund atleast 25 startups via this "Fund of Funds". The charter of the "Fund of Funds" will determine the modus operandi and process of the Fund. Government will appoint a suitable entity to administer and be the lead managers' for this "Fund of Funds".

b) For start-ups registering patents at National and International levels, the cell will reimburse up to 100% of the cost incurred by the start-up concerned in fees and all other costs associated with patent application, subject to a cap of Rs. 2 lacs for774 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 national patents and Rs. 5 lacs for international patents. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Research and Development Fund.

c) For start-ups that have successfully entered the production/service delivery phase, 50% of the cost of trade-mark registration of their company name and logo, will be reimbursed by the cell. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Research and Development Fund.

d) For start-ups hiring local talent, 50% of the salary of freshers will be reimbursed, subject to a cap of Rs. 15,000 per month per recruit. Freshers for the purpose of this incentive provision are defined as professionals who have completed their graduation in the last two years. For start- ups whose work force comprises 60% of locals, a matching grant of up to 25% of salary of the local workforce will be reimbursed. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Working Capital Fund.

e) For start-ups that operate from their own premises or rented premises, and do not use the Government developed facilities, cost towards internet connectivity, software license fees, and cloud services fee, will be reimbursed subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 1,00,000 per quarter. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Working Capital Fund.

f) For such start-ups lease rental subsidy of up to Rs. 20/square feet per month, will be provided for a period of two years. This is applicable only for local start-ups. This incentive is subject to a cap of Rs. 3 lacs per annum. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Working Capital Fund.

g) In order to promote innovation amongst the Goan start-ups, 50% of R&D expenses, including salaries of employees holding Ph.D and Master Degree employed by start-ups will be reimbursed for a period of two years, subject to a cap of Rs. 5 lacs per annum. Salary component must not be in excess of Rs. 2 lacs of this incentive.

Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Research and Development Fund.

h) Requirements of all Government departments for Information and Technology solutions will be routed centrally through an agency nominated for this purpose. The agency so nominated shall necessarily outsource a minimum of 50% of the anticipated requirements in terms of the total estimated contract value, to Goan Start- ups only. In cases where Goan Start-ups are not in a position to provide the product or service, then in such cases, the agency may, subject to other conditions, avail the product or service from any other source.

i) The cell will carry out a Dedicated Mentoring program and funding for Women Entrepreneurs. Star tups by Women Entrepreneurs at idea stage will be given a Monthly allowance Rs. 22000 per month for a period of 1 year. A marketing/technology support assistance up to Rs. 10 lakh will be provided to Women Startups'. The fund for the same will be allocated from the Women Entrepreneurs Development Fund. The Cell would aim to support a maximum of 40 Women Startups ever y year under the above schemes.

j) To encourage promising Startups from every region to set up base in Goa, the Cell would extend the support from Fund of Funds to even Startup from outside Goa who set up their major operations in Goa and employ more than 50% local.

k) Start-ups with a promising Minimum Viable Product can get a onetime grant of up-to Rs. 10 lacs, as determined by the cell. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Seed Capital Fund.

6. Skill Development & Access to Talent.—

a) Retail educational institutes that impart programming and technical skills will be encouraged in Goa. Institutes registered with the cell and providing courses at pre-fixed rates, will be provided internet subsidy (up to Rs. 5 lacs per year), power subsidy (up to Rs. 1 lac per year), 25% capital investments reimbursement (on all capital procurement for a period of two years), and 10% salary cost subsidy for a period of two775 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 23 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 years. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Skill Development Fund. This would be available for retail educational institute which are certified by the cell.

b) The cell would also come out with a list of courses that must be impar ted through the Massive Online Open Courses format, in all colleges in Goa. Star tup Promotion Cell would also come out with a list of courses that must be impar ted through the Massive Online Open Courses format, in all colleges in Goa and the Students who take up that courses will be provided reimbursement up to 50% of fees paid and reimbursement per student per year will be limited to Rs. 50,000 per year. Startup Promotion Cell will also endeavour to provide the courses on the Startup Goa Portal for students at subsidised rates. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Skill Development Fund.

c) Each year the cell will organize a 'Goa Start-Up Ideas' competition, for students from class VIII up to graduation, from which five promising Start-up ideas will be identified, incubated and fully funded by the cell for a period of three years. Additional incentives including stipend, equity distribution, etc. will be spelt out under a separate scheme for this purpose. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Student Innovation Fund.

d) Cell would collaborate with the Depar tment of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship & Department of Higher Education, Technical Education to under take activities and jointly run a technology fellowship program and identify technology educators in technical educational institutes in the State of Goa who are keen to upgrade their skills in the relevant areas.

e) The Government will collaborate and assist Goa based educational institutes, industrial parks to set-up IT labs, Maker- labs, Centre of Excellence, Innovation centres in their premises with state-of-the- ar t facilities for school students to experiment and familiarise with emerging technologies. Funds for the same would be provisioned from the Student Innovation Fund.

7. Other Aspects.—

a) This policy shall remain in operation for a period of three years from the date of notification of the policy in the Official Gazette.

b) Adequate budgetary provision will be made and transferred into the respective fund heads, through which benefits/ /incentives envisaged under this policy will be disbursed by the cell to applicants/ /beneficiaries, thereby ensuring continuous availability of funds for the smooth and uninterrupted operationalization of this policy.

c) In case of any doubt/ambiguity/lack of clarity regarding the meaning or interpre- tation of the any of the provisions of the policy stated above, which may arise during the implementation of the policy, the same shall be clarified in terms of the contents of the Preamble, Vision and Objectives stated above.

d) In case of any disagreement regarding meaning/implementation of any of the provisions of the policy, the same shall be decided by the Government and the decision of the Government in this regard shall be final and binding on all parties.

e) Disbursement of incentives will be done as per schemes and details rolled out pertaining to every incentive detailed in this policy. The Cell shall carry out entire due- diligence on the applications received and submit proposal to the Empowered Committee for approval. The decision of the Empowered Committee in this regard shall be final and binding on all parties.

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