The Government of Goa has decided to boost the Goan economy by encouraging investments in various sectors. Industrial development is one such sector being promoted in a big way. Over the years, it is observed that the industrial development in Goa is basically concentrated in the coastal and central areas of the State. Fruits of industrialization have not percolated to the backward talukas to the desired extent. In order to encourage entrepreneurs to set up their units in the industrially backward talukas, the Government of Goa has modified the “Interest Rebate Scheme” thereby making it more attractive. The units located in the talukas of Pernem, Sattari, Sanguem, Quepem, Canacona, Bicholim and Dharbandora will be eligible for interest rebate on loans availed by them, exclusively from EDC Limited.