HRDC refunds 50% of the cost of an economy air fare up to a maximum of Rs 30,000 per trainee for a training programme, for a maximum period of four (4) weeks. The course fee is refunded as per grant formula and the refund falls within the grant ceiling of the Employer.

Employers contributing to the Training Levy are hereby informed that the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is now considering the refund of cost of e-learning licences under the Training Grant System. This incentive will encourage employees to learn at their own pace and space and will enable them to have access to a multiplicity of online courses.

Employers conducting TNAs will receive a refund of an amount equivalent to 25% of their Annual Grant ceiling subject to a ceiling of:

(i) Rs 75,000 if the TNA is conducted by a certified In-house resource persons approved by the HRDC and
(ii) Rs 150,000 if the TNA is conducted by an outside firm/consultant approved by the HRDC.

Registered training centres having their own/rented building, infrastructure and training facilities will be eligible for refund of 50% of the cost on purchase of new multimedia equipment.  The refund will be subject to a maximum total limit of Rs 200,000 per training centre.  The support will cover, amongst others, purchase of the following equipment:

•    Photocopier,
•    LCD projector,
•    Computer and licensed software,
•    Overhead projector,
•    Scanner,
      and such other equipment as may be approved by the HRDC.

following expenses are refundable and should be supported by the original invoice and receipt or certified true copy of the original by the applicant.

Registered training institutions or employers can claim 50% of relevant training expenses up to a ceiling of Rs 200,000 per week for a maximum period of 2 weeks in case they bring in foreign resource persons in scarcity and/or priority areas to conduct training in Mauritius subject to the following: