Power Subsidy Scheme — 20% Power Bill Subsidy up to ₹5L for Goa IT Units
A Government of Goa scheme that gives IT units operating in the state a 20% subsidy on their power bills, capped at ₹5 lakh per year for three years.
- Funding amount
- ₹5L (subsidy)
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Power Subsidy Scheme is a state government incentive that lowers the electricity cost of technology companies running their operations in Goa. It is administered by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, and has formed part of the state's IT Policy since 2018.
The support is structured as a power bill subsidy rather than an investment. An eligible IT Unit receives a 20% subsidy on its power charges, subject to a ceiling of ₹5,00,000 per unit each year, and the benefit continues for 3 years. The calculation is made on power charges alone — duties and taxes are left out — so the relief maps directly onto actual energy spend.
Both newly set-up units and IT businesses already running in Goa can use the scheme. Because power is a recurring overhead for technology companies, the subsidy is meant to improve day-to-day financial viability, support expansion within the state, and reinforce Goa's position as a destination for IT enterprises.
There is no fixed application window. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, and a unit can apply quarterly, half-yearly or annually once it has incurred the eligible power expenditure. Applications are filed online through the Goa Online portal.
Highlights
- 20% subsidy on power bills for IT units operating in Goa
- Capped at ₹5,00,000 (₹5 lakh) per unit per annum
- Benefit continues for 3 years from operation or policy notification, whichever is later
- Calculated on power charges only — duties and taxes excluded
- Rolling applications with no fixed deadline; can be filed quarterly, half-yearly or annually
- Submitted online through the Goa Online portal
Who can apply
The scheme is meant for Information Technology Units that have operations in Goa. New units as well as units that are already established and running in the state are covered.
The applicant organisation must be registered as one of the following:
- A Proprietorship firm
- A Private Limited Company (this includes a Public Limited Company)
- A Registered Partnership Firm
- A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
There is also a banking condition. The bank accounts of the unit, and/or of its partners or directors, must be linked to Aadhaar.
Power Subsidy Scheme — 20% Power Bill Subsidy up to ₹5L for Goa IT Units is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Power Subsidy Scheme — 20% Power Bill Subsidy up to ₹5L for Goa IT Units accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
Eligible IT Units receive financial support against their electricity costs, delivered as follows:
- A 20% subsidy on power bills
- A ceiling of ₹5,00,000 (₹5 lakh) per unit per annum
- The benefit applies for 3 years, counted from the unit's date of operation or from the date the policy was notified, whichever is later
- The subsidy is worked out on power charges only — duties and taxes are excluded from the calculation
Because the subsidy is paid after the eligible expenditure has been incurred, a unit applies for it on a quarterly, half-yearly or annual cycle as suits its operations.
The benefit is one of the state's regulatory support measures for the IT sector. By offsetting a large recurring cost, it helps technology businesses in Goa keep overheads down, stay competitive and continue investing in the state.
About the provider
Power Subsidy Scheme — 20% Power Bill Subsidy up to ₹5L for Goa IT Units is offered by Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Applications are processed in a fixed sequence once the incentive application is received:
- Application receipt (D) — the unit submits its incentive application through the Goa Online portal.
- Scrutiny (D+30 days) — the application is examined against a predefined checklist within 30 days of receipt.
- Empowered Committee review (D+60 days) — the Empowered Committee reviews and approves the application, normally within 60 days of receipt.
- Outcome and disbursal (D+90 days) — a sanction order or a regret letter is issued, and the subsidy is disbursed within 90 days of the application being received.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Power Subsidy Scheme — 20% Power Bill Subsidy up to ₹5L for Goa IT Units, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Power Subsidy Scheme — 20% Power Bill Subsidy up to ₹5L for Goa IT Units is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹5L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Power Subsidy Scheme actually pay?
An eligible IT Unit gets a 20% subsidy on its power charges. The amount is capped at ₹5,00,000 per unit in a year, so even if 20% of your bill works out higher, the payment for that year stops at ₹5 lakh. Duties and taxes are not part of the calculation — only the power charges themselves.
Who can apply for this subsidy?
The scheme is open to Information Technology Units that have operations in Goa, whether they are newly set up or already running. Your organisation has to be a Proprietorship firm, a Private Limited Company (including a Public Limited Company), a Registered Partnership Firm, or a Limited Liability Partnership. Your unit's bank accounts — or those of its partners or directors — must also be linked to Aadhaar.
How long can my unit keep receiving the subsidy?
The benefit runs for a period of 3 years. That three-year clock starts from whichever is later: the date your unit began operations, or the date the policy was notified.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required to apply?
The published eligibility conditions for this scheme do not include DPIIT or MSME registration. What is required is that the unit has operations in Goa, that it is one of the recognised entity types (proprietorship, private or public limited company, registered partnership firm, or LLP), and that the unit's or its partners'/directors' bank accounts are Aadhaar-linked.
Does the scheme take equity or a stake in my company?
No. This is a subsidy from the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, so there is no equity, shareholding or ownership stake taken in return for the support. The benefit is purely a reduction in your power costs.
What is the application deadline?
There is no fixed deadline — applications are accepted on a rolling basis. A unit can apply quarterly, bi-annually or annually, and it normally applies after incurring the power expenditure for which it is claiming the subsidy.
How do I apply for the Power Subsidy Scheme?
Applications are made online through the Goa Online portal (goaonline.gov.in). Register with your email ID and mobile number using OTP verification, complete the registration form with all mandatory fields and create a login name and password, then log in. From the top ribbon go to "Services", choose "IT Services", and select the Power Subsidy Scheme to open its application form. Fill in the mandatory fields, upload the required documents and submit. A unique registration number is generated — keep it for future reference.
How long does approval and payment take?
Once your application is received (day D), it is scrutinised against a predefined checklist within 30 days (D+30). The Empowered Committee then reviews and approves it, normally within 60 days of receipt (D+60). A sanction order or a regret letter follows, and the subsidy is disbursed within 90 days of the application being received (D+90).
What documents do I need to submit?
The application is completed on the Goa Online portal, where all mandatory fields must be filled in and the required documents uploaded before submission. The scheme's published details do not list a fixed document set, so check the current application form on the portal for the exact papers it asks for at the time you apply.
Who offers Power Subsidy Scheme — 20% Power Bill Subsidy up to ₹5L for Goa IT Units?
Power Subsidy Scheme — 20% Power Bill Subsidy up to ₹5L for Goa IT Units is offered by Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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