Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa
A Government of Goa sub-scheme that finances tea, coffee and tender coconut parlors with ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 for Scheduled Tribe households in the state.
- Funding amount
- ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 (grant)
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Tea/Coffee And Coconut Parlor scheme sits inside Goa's wider Tribals Development Plan as one of its livelihood sub-schemes. It is administered by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, and is built for Scheduled Tribe households in the state that want to earn a living by running a small refreshment outlet.
Goa's steady tourist footfall means there is constant demand for places to stop for a drink, but the scheme's designers saw room to raise the standard. Parlors supported under this programme are expected to serve tea, coffee and tender coconut water in a clean, presentable setting — better hygiene and a more attractive look than what much of the existing local trade offers — which lifts the experience visitors take away from the state.
Setting up one of these outlets is costed at roughly ₹25,000 to ₹30,000, and that project cost is what the scheme finances. The wider objective is self-employment: about 275 tribal households are meant to be drawn into Goa's tourism economy this way, each with a livelihood that can hold up over the long term.
There is no last date to chase. Applications run on a rolling basis, and the whole journey — collecting the form, filing it and getting verified — happens offline through government offices.
Highlights
- Project financing of ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 per parlor
- Open only to Scheduled Tribe households in Goa
- Beneficiary deposits 50% of project cost, refunded in full on completion
- Deposit spread over 36 installments across three years
- Around 275 tribal households targeted
- Rolling applications — no fixed deadline
Who can apply
Eligibility is drawn fairly tightly, and a successful applicant is expected to satisfy every condition below.
- Domicile: the applicant must be a resident of Goa.
- Community: the applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe community notified in Goa — Gawda, Velip or Kunbi.
- Household: the applicant must come from a tribal household that has been identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
- Income: the family must either fall in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or be non-BPL with an annual income below ₹1,20,000.
The published conditions do not call for DPIIT recognition, MSME registration, a specific business entity type or a particular stage of business, so those are not part of the screening here.
Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa 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
Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa 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
The programme finances the whole project cost of a parlor, estimated at ₹25,000 to ₹30,000, and that money is what goes into establishing the outlet.
Alongside the financing, a beneficiary carries a deposit obligation:
- 50% of the project cost is deposited with the Department.
- The deposit is paid across 36 installments spread over three years.
- On successful completion of that installment schedule, the Department refunds the entire deposit.
Since the deposit comes back once the schedule is finished, the project cost is effectively non-repayable to the government. The deposit mechanism itself is what keeps a beneficiary committed to running the venture properly.
The support is aimed at creating hygienic, well-presented parlors that can tap the local tourism market and leave the household with a durable source of income.
About the provider
Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa is offered by Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, a government body. As a government-backed grant, 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
The entire process is offline. Applications land with the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, and with the associated District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) offices, which process and review them.
What the review amounts to is an eligibility check rather than a competition. The Department looks at:
- Residency in Goa
- Scheduled Tribe community status — Gawda, Velip or Kunbi
- Identification of the applicant's household under the Tribals Development Plan
- Family income, whether BPL or non-BPL below ₹1,20,000 a year
Verification of eligibility and of the submitted paperwork is standard practice for a scheme of this kind. The published details do not set out separate evaluation rounds or a scoring format, so selection follows from meeting the criteria and clearing verification.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa, 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
Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹25,000 – ₹30,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does this scheme provide?
A selected project receives financing of ₹25,000 to ₹30,000, which is the estimated cost of setting up a tea, coffee and tender coconut parlor. The support comes as a government grant-type project cost rather than a bank loan.
Who is eligible to apply for the Tea/Coffee and Coconut Parlor scheme?
Four things are checked. You must be a resident of Goa; you must belong to a Scheduled Tribe community notified in the state, namely Gawda, Velip or Kunbi; your household must already be identified under the Tribals Development Plan; and your family must either be Below Poverty Line or have an annual income under ₹1,20,000 if non-BPL.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to apply?
Neither appears in the scheme's eligibility conditions, so DPIIT recognition and MSME registration are not prerequisites here. What counts is Goa residency, Scheduled Tribe community status, household identification under the Tribals Development Plan, and the family income limit.
Does the scheme take any equity in my business?
No. There is no equity, shareholding or profit share involved. The only money that moves from the beneficiary to the government is the 50% project cost deposit, and that is fully refunded once the installment schedule is completed successfully.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed cut-off date to meet. Even so, it makes sense to file the completed form with the Block Development Officer or District Welfare Office early, because the paperwork is processed offline by government offices.
I have to deposit 50% of the project cost — what happens if I miss installments?
If you fail to deposit the required amounts for three consecutive months, or more than three times in total, your right to ownership is suspended until the full amount is paid. If the amount stays unpaid for six months, the sum already deposited is forfeited in favour of the Government.
What documents do I need to submit?
You need the prescribed application form with all mandatory fields filled in, along with self-attested copies of the required documents, signed and submitted together. The published scheme details do not lay out a specific document checklist, so it is worth confirming the exact list with the Directorate of Social Welfare office or the DRDA when you collect the form.
How and where do I apply?
Collect the hard-copy prescribed form from the Office of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, or from the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA). Fill it in, attach self-attested copies of the required documents, and submit the signed form and paperwork to the Block Development Officer (BDO) or the District Welfare Office. The scheme notification is also available as a PDF on the Goa government printing press portal.
What kind of business am I expected to set up with this support?
The scheme is meant for a tea, coffee and tender coconut water parlor. The idea is to run it to a higher standard of hygiene and presentation than the existing local options, so it appeals to the tourist traffic Goa receives and gives the household a sustainable livelihood.
How many households is the scheme intended to cover?
The programme is designed to create self-employment for around 275 tribal households, bringing them more fully into the state's tourism economy.
Who offers Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa?
Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa is offered by Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for Tribals Development Plan — Tea/Coffee & Coconut Parlor Grant in Goa?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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