Panaji, April 12 -- Admitting that existing incentive schemes for local industries have not generated the desired interest, the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce announced it is in the process of revamping its umbrella scheme.

The goal is to make it more attractive, especially for women-driven enterprises and self-help groups (SHGs).

At a buyer-seller meet organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) under the RAMP scheme, Industries Secretary Suneel Anchipaka said the state government is working with industry associations to understand gaps and revise the scheme accordingly.

"There are some pitfalls in the umbrella schemes, and we are actively working to modify and amend them. We want to focus on women and bring...