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Tribals Development Plan: Tea/Coffee And Coconut Parlor

The scheme aims to attract tourists with better quality mechanized Tea and Coffee shops and tender coconut water parlors, as Goa is a tourist destination, ensuring better hygiene than other restaurants. The scheme provides entire project financing for establishing a parlor.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Goa

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Provision of the entire project financing for establishing a Tea/Coffee and Coconut Parlor, with a project cost of about ₹25,000/- to ₹30,000/-. | - The beneficiary will be rewarded with the entire amount deposited if they successfully deposit the aforesaid amount. | Conditions | _The beneficiary has to deposit 50% of the total project cost to the Department._ | _The deposit must be paid in 36 installments._ | _The required deposit must be completed within a period of three years._ | _If the beneficiary fails to deposit the amount or installments in time for three consecutive months or defaults for more than 3 times, their right to ownership will be suspended until the entire amount is paid._ | _*If the beneficiary fails to repay the amount for six months, the same will be forfeited in favor of the Government._

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Goa.; The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities notified in Goa, i.e. Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.; The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.; The applicant’s family must fall under either:

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Must an applicant belong to a specific recognized social group within the State of Goa to be considered eligible for this financial assistance project?

Yes, the applicant must be a member of a Tribal family belonging specifically to the Gawdas, Velips, or Kunbis tribal groups, as notified by the Government of India.

What is the consequence if the beneficiary fails to deposit the required installments on time for three sequential months during the repayment period?

If the beneficiary fails to deposit the amount or installments in time for three consecutive months, their right to ownership will be suspended until the entire amount is paid.

Does the applicant need to be residing in a particular state or region to be considered for participation in this economic upliftment plan?

The applicant must be a member of a Tribal family staying in the State of Goa.

What is the expected or estimated cost range associated with starting one of these modernized Tea/Coffee and Coconut Parlor projects?

The estimated cost required for establishing this project is between ₹25,000/- and ₹30,000/-.

How many total payments or monthly intervals are allowed for the beneficiary to complete the required financial deposit toward the project cost?

The required 50% deposit amount toward the total project cost must be paid by the beneficiary in 36 installments.

If a beneficiary diligently fulfills all the mandatory obligations regarding the timely deposition of the required amount, what incentive do they receive?

The beneficiary who successfully deposits the aforesaid 50% amount will be rewarded with the entire amount deposited by them.

Under what specific condition will the amount that has already been repaid by the beneficiary towards the project cost be permanently taken by the Government?

If the beneficiary fails to repay the total outstanding amount for a period of six months, the deposited amount will be forfeited in favor of the Government.

Is there a mandatory financial requirement regarding the annual income ceiling for a family to apply for the benefits provided under this self-employment initiative?

Yes, the applicant must belong to a family whose income is less than ₹1,20,000/- per annum.

If an application is successfully approved, will the financial support provided cover the entire amount needed to establish the proposed new parlor business?

Yes, the financial support provides the entire project financing under the scheme to assist the beneficiary in establishing the parlor.

If a beneficiary manages to make timely payments but accumulates too many missed payments over time, how many total defaults lead to suspension?

If the beneficiary defaults for more than 3 times on making the timely deposit of the required amount, their right to ownership will be suspended.

To maintain the viability and sustainability of the project, what specific portion of the total project cost is the successful applicant required to deposit?

The beneficiary is required to deposit 50% of the total project cost to the Department.

Besides the maximum annual income limit, are there any other required conditions related to the family's financial standing that must be satisfied during the application process?

The applicant must belong to a family that is either enrolled in the Below Poverty Line list or whose annual income is less than ₹1,20,000/-.

If the beneficiary's right to ownership is temporarily suspended due to missed payments, what action is necessary to restore full ownership rights?

The suspension of ownership rights, resulting from failing to deposit amounts in time, will remain in effect until the entire outstanding amount is paid by the beneficiary.