Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana – 2023

Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (CMRY) – 2023
Purpose of Loan To provide self-employment (Rojgar) opportunities to Goan youth by way of financial assistance to new as well as expansion of existing units for setting up projects for eligible activities.
1 Eligibility
a) Age 18 years to 50 years (Relaxable by 5 years in case of widow, disabled person, scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, other backward class person).
The loan repayment period should not exceed 60 years of the age of the borrower.
b) Educational  qualification VIIIth passed, (Relaxable in deserving cases). Preference will be given to those who have technical/professional qualifications. These will include candidates trained by GHRSSIDC, Agriculture Department, Forest Department or under any other Government Training Scheme.
c) Family income No income ceiling.
d) Residence     proof Permanent resident of the area for at least 15 years. Documents required– Residential Certificate or School Leaving Certificate or passing Certificat1e from Goa Board/Goa University or any document to the satisfaction of the sanctioning authority.
Those who do not fulfill the domicile condition, but are married to a person of Goan origin, and whose spouse is a resident of Goa for atleast 15 years, shall also be eligible for assistance, provided he/she is settled in Goa for a minimum period of one year.
e) Defaulter/ Non Eligibility Should not be a defaulter to any nationalized bank/financial institution/co-operative bank. Further, a person already assisted under other subsidy linked scheme will not be eligible under this scheme, unless otherwise relaxed/specified.
2 Activities   covered All economically viable/legal activities except dealing in alcohol & tobacco. The scheme shall cover the following activites:
CSC-VLE ( Common Service Centres – Village Level Enterprises)
Start- ups (for fixed assets only)
Homestay, Bed and Breakfast (for fixed assets only)
Civil/Electrical Contractors (for fixed assets only)
3 Loan Assistance
a) Project cost
Professional degree/diploma/I.T.I., including those undergoing special training programmes conducted by authorised Government Departments/ Corporations. Maximum
Rs. 25.00 Lakhs
Others Maximum
Rs. 20.00 Lakhs
b) Means of Finance
DITC Share Capital General (Men) 50% of Project Cost
Women /OBC /Disabled 50% of Project Cost
SC/ ST 80% of Project Cost
EDC Term Loan General (Men) 40% of Project Cost
Woman/ OBC/ Disabled 45% of Project Cost
SC/ ST 15% of Project Cost
Promoter’s Contribution General (Men) 10% of Project Cost
Woman/ OBC/ Disabled 5% of Project Cost
SC/ ST 5% of Project Cost
c) Interest rate
Penal Interest
Both EDC Term loan & DITC Share capital @ 8%p.a
Penal interest @ 2% p.a. on the defaulted amount for the defaulted period of EDC Term Loan &DITC share capital shall be charged.
d) Margin for loan
General (Men) 10%
Woman/ OBC/ Disabled/SC/ST 5%
e) Moratorium period Maximum one year (Moratorium period at the discretion of the Task Force Committee).
f) Security First charge of mortgage/hypothecation of fixed/current assets
g) Collateral 1.Loans up to Rs.2.00 lakh: Personal guarantee by the applicant & spouse, as a Confirming Party, in case of married person and of parent/relative, in case of unmarried person and also for non transport loans, where minimum 75% (50% in case of SC/ST applicant) of the loan amount is secured by way of hypothecation / mortgage of the fixed assets being financed.

2.Loans above Rs.2.00 lakh and up to Rs.6.00 lakh: The applicant has to provide third party personal guarantee of one or more guarantors depending upon the loan amount in addition to the guarantee of the spouse in case of married person and parent/relative in case of unmarried person. Such a guarantor could be one of the following:-
a) An employee of the Government of Goa/ Corporations of Government of Goa/ Autonomous Body/ Government Aided and other Institutions controlled by the Government of Goa.

b) Any other person with taxable income of minimum Rs.5.00 lakh for preceding 3 years with take-home salary commensurate to the EMI of the loan.

c) An employee of Companies of repute to the satisfaction of the TFC provided they are regular employees working for more than 10 years.

d) A person owning an unencumbered immovable property in Goa, the value of which should commensurate to the loan amount.

3. Loans above Rs.6.00 lakh:  Notarised copy of ownership documents of the unencumbered immovable property owned by the guarantor/s, commensurate to the loan amount to be produced.
The guarantor should not be a defaulter with any financial institution/bank and shall have suitable capacity to service the loan being extended.

h) Loans upto  ` Rs. 1.00 lakh The Task Force Committee could consider proposals up to Rs.1.00 lakh depending upon genuineness of the applicant and the project, based on an affidavit of self-declaration of having obtained/in the process of obtaining all clearances from competent authorities, as applicable to their proposed venture.
The Joint Managing Director, EDC Limited or in his absence General Manager, EDC Limited (Link officer) is authorized to sanction CMRY loans up to Rs.2.00 lakh and vehicle loans up to Rs.6.00 lakh.
4 Disbursement Disbursement of loan is made to the suppliers on the basis of proforma invoice in respect of machinery, furniture and furnishing, working capital, vehicle etc.
The supplier will have to furnish an undertaking in the prescribed format stating that the items/vehicle will be delivered as per specified in proforma invoice.
Physical verification of the assets acquired and valuation of the furniture/furnishing will be carried out.
5 Repayment Schedule
Vehicle 5 years
Other activities 5 to 7 years

Repayment schedule includes the moratorium period of maximum 1 year in monthly EMIs.

6 Default In Repayment If the borrower fails to repay the loan amount including interest thereon as per repayment schedule, the same shall be recovered from the borrower/guarantor under provisions of the Goa Public Monies (Recovery of dues) Act,1986 (PMRA)/Land Revenue Code (LRC) and/or section 29,30 &31 of SFC’s Act, or SARFAESI Act or Recovery of Debts Due to Bank Act (DRT) and/or any other provisions of Law.
7 Application Form/Fees
7a Application form Eligible persons shall apply in prescribed   application form priced at Rs.100/- giving details of their project along with requisite documents.
7b Processing Fees Duly completed application form shall be submitted to EDC Ltd. with non- refundable processing  fee of :

Rs.500/- (plus GST applicable)  for loans up to Rs.5.00 lakh;

 

Rs.5,000/- (plus GST applicable) for loans above Rs.5.00 lakh.

 

(50% to be paid on submission of the form and 50% to be paid after sanction of   the loan).

 

However, SC/ST applicant will be charged application fee of Rs.200/- (plus GST applicable) irrespective of loan amount.

8 Subsidy Interest rebate 75%(@ 6% p.a.) of EDC Term loan and DITC share capital shall be credited to the loan account of the beneficiary as subsidy, subject to fulfilling terms and conditions for availing the said subsidy. This subsidy shall be subject to entitlement and reimbursement of the amount by the Government as per the laid down norms.
This Subsidy shall be eligible on all the fixed assets and current assets.
This subsidy shall be released to borrowers who pay EMIs regularly & the unit being fully operational.
9 Training The Scheme envisages compulsory entrepreneurship training of upto 3 days for the beneficiary after the loan is sanctioned but before disbursement of the loan. This may be exempted and made optional based on recommendations of Task Force Committee on case to case basis.
10 Other terms & conditions
  • Projects without fixed assets are not eligible, working capital will be restricted to 40% of the project cost.
  • Cost of land cannot be covered under project cost.
  • The Existing units and the units that have already repaid earlier loans of  PMRY, REGP, PMEGP, CMEGP or any other schemes, by production  of No dues for the said loan may be considered.
  • CMRY Loan will be restricted to one loan (existing/new) per family.
  • For financial assistance of Rs.10.00 lakh or more the Applicant shall submit a project report.
  • No takeover of existing loans will be considered.
  • TFC and EDC management shall decide on all matters related to interpretation/implementation/ operation of the scheme and it will be referred to the Government only if required.
  • In case the unit is found ineligible on account of misrepresentation/ miscalculation, the amount of interest rebate shall be repayable forthwith by the unit/party if  not  shall become recoverable as arrears of Land Revenue.
11 Task Force Committee A Task Force Committee (TFC) comprising of the following will  scrutinize and sanction applications under the Scheme:

1. Vice Chairman of  EDC or any other
Director of  EDC, as approved by
the Government                                            
: Chairman of TFC
2. Director, EDC Board : Member
3. Representative of  Directorate of 
Industries, Trade & Commerce
(not below the rank of G.M.-DITC)              
: Member
4. Representative of Finance Department
(not below the rank of Under Secretary)
: Member
5. Technical person (Government Nominee) : Member
6. Professional in the field – Chartered Accountant : Member
7. Jt. M. D. – EDC Limited : Member

12 Validity The Scheme shall be valid for a period of 3 years w.e.f. 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2026.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  (FAQ)

Who is eligible under the CMRY Scheme?

All educated unemployed persons between 18 to 50 years are eligible. The age is relaxable by 5 years in case of widow, disabled person, scheduled caste, scheduled tribe and other backward class person.

What are the main criteria for availing the Scheme?

The applicant should be minimum Std. VIIIth, have a 15 year a residence certificate years; no income ceiling and should not be a defaulter to any nationalized bank/financial institution/co-operative bank.

What happens if the applicant does not have a 15 years residence certificate?

Those who do not fulfil the domicile condition of 15 years, but are married to a person of Goan origin, and whose spouse is a resident of Goa for atleast 15 years, shall also be eligible for assistance, provided he/she is settled in Goa for a minimum period of one year.

In case I am marginally overage can I apply for the loan ?

Yes, relaxation of age can be considered by the Task Force Committee on case to case basis.

What are the activities that can be financed under the Scheme?

All economically viable/legal activities are financed except those dealing in alcohol & tobacco.

What is the maximum project cost that can be considered for finance?

Maximum  Rs. 25.00 lakh, for an individual with professional degree/diploma/I.T.I., etc

Maximum  Rs. 20.00 lakh, for others in general

How much is the finance that I will get?

Depends on the project and the quotations submitted.

What is the promoter’s margin that I need to bring in?

10% minimum promoter’s contribution in general category and 5% in case of woman/disabled/ SC/ST/OBC applicant.

What is the repayment period for the loan?

Maximum 10 years (including moratorium of maximum 1 year) in monthly installments. In case of loans against vehicles, and certain other activities involving assets having shorter life span the maximum repayment may be restricted to 5 years for loan upto ` 5.00 lakh and 7 years for loan above Rs.5.00 lakh.

What is the interest rate applicable?

8% p.a.,  Penal interest of 2% on defaulted amount for defaulted period.

What happens if interest is not paid as per schedule?

In case of late payment, Penal interest @ 2% p.a., on the defaulted amount for the defaulted period of EDC Term Loan and share capital  of DITC  shall be charged.

What is EMI?

EMI stands for Equated Monthly Instalments. This instalment comprises of both principal and interest components.

How do I pay the EMI?

You can pay the EMIs through www.goaonline.com .  For details visit our website www.edc-goa.com

Do you check the CIBIL report of the borrower and guarantor ?

The CIBIL Report of the applicant  and guarantor should be satisfactory should be satisfactory.

Can I avail loan to acquire a premise?

Yes. Assistance for acquiring premises which may be required for the proposed project, could also be considered, subject to the condition that exposure for such premises shall not exceed 50% of the maximum eligible project cost limit under the Scheme, in all cases except in case of professionals and technically qualified persons, wherein it can be as high as 70%.

How is the loan secured?

The loan is secured by way of hypothecation of fixed assets and working capital and by way of mortgage of the premises if it is being acquired.

Do I need to have a guarantor for the loan?.

Yes,

a) For loans amount upto Rs. 2.00 lakh: Personal guarantee of the applicant and spouse, as a Confirming Party, in case of married person. If unmarried, guarantee of parent/relative to be provided.

b) For loans from Rs. 2 lakhs upto Rs 6.00 lakh: The applicant has to provide personal guarantee of one or more guarantors depending upon the loan amount in addition to the guarantee of the spouse in case of married person. Such a guarantor could be one of the following:

  1. Aperson owning an unencumbered immovable property in Goa, the value of which should commensurate to the loan amount.
  2. An employee of the Government of Goa /Corporations of Government of Goa/Autonomous Body/ Government Aided and other Institutions controlled by the Government of Goa.

c) For Loans above Rs. 6.00 lakh: Notarised copy of ownership documents of the unencumbered immovable property owned by the guarantor/s, commensurate to the loan amount to be provided.

What are the documents that need to be submitted by the promoter?

The general documents to be submitted are:

  1. Birth certificate
  2. 15 years Residency certificate
  3. Aadhar card
  4. PAN card
  5. Election card
  6. Copy of bank passbook
  7. Self declaration by the applicant in the prescribed format.

What are the documents of the guarantor required?

  1. Birth certificate
  2. 15 years Residency certificate
  3. Aadhar card
  4. PAN card
  5. Election card
  6. Copy of latest house tax if loan is less then Rs 6 lakhs
  7. Notarized copy of title of immoveable property owned if loan is more then Rs 6 lakhs

In case the premises are taken on rent what are the documents required?

  1. NOC from the lessor in the prescribed EDC format.
  2. Latest House tax receipt of the said premises in the name of the lessor.

In case I am sanctioned CMRY loan, am I am eligible for a second loan for expansion?

No

What happens if I default in payment of loans?

If the borrower fails to repay the loan amount including interest thereon as per repayment schedule, the same shall be recovered from the borrower/guarantor under provisions of the Goa Public Monies (Recovery of dues) Act, 1986 (PMRA)/ Land Revenue Code (LRC) and/or section 29, 30, & 31 of SFC’s Act, or SARFAESI Act or Recovery of Debts Due to Bank Act (DRT) and/or any other provisions of Law.

Am I entitled for any subsidy under the CMRY Scheme?

Interest rebate @ 6% p.a ( i.e 75% of the interest charged ) on EDC term loan and  DITC share capital shall be credited to the loan account of the beneficiary as subsidy, subject to fulfilling terms and conditions for availing the said subsidy. This subsidy shall be subject to entitlement and reimbursement of the amount by the Government as per the laid down norms.

This subsidy shall be released to borrowers who pay EMIs regularly & the unit being  fully operational.

Can I get subsidy for the raw material?

Yes

What happens if I default in payment?

No subsidy is payable on the defaulted EMIs. Subsidy can be resumed on payment of defaulted EMIs but only for the balance amount or for fresh EMI.

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