Sikkim Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. (SIDICO) was established in the year 1977 under the Registration of Companies Act, Sikkim, 1961 as a State Level Principal Financial Institution for promotion, financing and development of industries in tiny, cottage, small and medium sector in the State of Sikkim.
OBJECTIVES & FUNCTION:
SIDICO is performing threefold functions of State Financial Corporation, State Industrial Development Corporation and State Infrastructure Development Corporation.
The main objectives of the Corporation are:
- To provide terms loans for setting up Cottage, Tiny, Small and Medium Industries as also for expansion, diversification and modernization of existing units.
- Also to provide financial assistance for Hotel Industry, Small Nursing Homes.
- Participation in share capital for joint sector projects.
- Setting up and development of industrial areas and industrial estates.
- Help in the outreach programme of the Government like the Chief Minister’s Self Employment Scheme (CMSES), Chief Minister’s Self Reliant Scheme (CMSRS), Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme (CELS)
- Achieve rapid industrial and economic development of the State.
- Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for availing Financial Assistance from various institutions on behalf of the Govt. of Sikkim for infrastructure development in Sikkim.