"Rent Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
✓ Information verified — June 2026This scheme aims to support SC/ST and women entrepreneurs who have initiated production on or after 27-3-2002 in a rented building. It provides rent subsidy for the first five years from the commencement of commercial production on a tapering basis, with a max ceiling of ₹5,000 per month.
What You Get
- Monthly rent subsidy for up to 5 years from the start of commercial production
- Maximum subsidy of ₹5,000 per month
- Subsidy provided on a tapering basis (decreases gradually over the 5-year period)
- Financial support to reduce business operating costs in early years
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must belong to SC (Scheduled Caste) or ST (Scheduled Tribe) category, or be a woman entrepreneur
- Must have started industrial production on or after 27 March 2002
- Business must be operated in a rented building
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must have commenced commercial production to claim the subsidy
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Business Registration Certificate
- 5. Rent Agreement
- 6. Proof of Commercial Production
- 7. Income Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/rs-mesifai…Related Schemes
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