Lakshadweep 25% subsidy — eligibility, benefit, norms, documents (Lakshadweep)

§1Who it is for

Local entrepreneurs, unemployed youth, societies and SHGs setting up new micro or small units in any inhabited island

Island residents starting a small workshop, food or service unit.

Anyone who already took a coir/coconut/NABARD subsidy for the same unit.

Individual above 18 years, including women, ex-servicemen and physically handicapped
New micro or small manufacturing/servicing unit; expansion, modernisation and diversification not eligible
Investment in plant & machinery and building below ₹25 lakh
Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part II with Director of Industries, Udyog Aadhaar or other registration
Societies (Societies Registration Act) and SHGs that have not taken benefits under any other scheme
Not eligible if subsidy taken for the same purpose from Lakshadweep Development Corporation, LKVIB, Coir Board, Coconut Board, NABARD etc.
Negative list: beedi/pan/cigarette and other intoxicants; polythene bags below 20 microns and recycled-plastic food containers

25% of total cost of the enterprise including land, machinery and construction, max ₹6.25 lakh

Building cost certified by Assistant Engineer (Civil); machinery at actual bill cost within UTL approved rate
Second-hand machinery not counted; only tax-paid bills (GST bills after July 2017)
Island Level Committee verifies and inspects; District Level Scrutinising Committee (chaired by Secretary, Industries) recommends
Non-functioning units may face revenue recovery

Tick each one as you get it ready.

Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable
Certified copy of age of entrepreneur from competent authority
Certified ownership certificate of land and building
Building plan and cost certified by Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Annexure II)
Original tax-paid purchase bills of machinery, equipment and tools
Agreement/bond on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper with Director Industries (Annexure III)

1
Scheme is advertised each year through Panchayat Raj institutions and the Lakshadweep website
2
Submit application with documents to the Deputy Collector / SDO of your island (offline)
3
Island Level Committee verifies and sends to Director, Industries (Annexure IV)

Small cap of ₹6.25 lakh
Only new units; no help for expansion
Offline, island-by-island committees; yearly advertisement, so timing is uncertain

Eligibility check, DPR and application file — ask us on WhatsApp.

Our interestHelp is our paid service. You can also apply for the scheme yourself.

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.