Assistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans
The Scheme intends to provide financial assistance in the form of grant to the artisans in the handicrafts sector for setting up handicraft enterprises. The assistance is a one time support to eligible artisans of the state as back end assistance.
- Ministry / Department
- Industries and Commerce Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
Assistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans क्या है?
The Scheme intends to provide financial assistance in the form of grant to the artisans in the handicrafts sector for setting up handicraft enterprises. The assistance is a one time support to eligible artisans of the state as back end assistance.
- लाभ
- 1. Provides assistance for the Fixed Capital Investment, i.e. construction of Work shed/Workshop, cost of tools, equipment, machinery and accessories, electrification, Technology support/product/Design development. 1. For General Category artisans, assistance is 40% of the Fixed Capital Investment limited to ₹2.00 lakh. 1. For Young (18 to 45 years), Women, and SC/ST artisans, the assistance is 50% limited to ₹3.00 lakh. **Note:** The assistance under the ‘ASHA’ shall be released to the eligible artisan in one installment.
- स्तर
- State — Kerala
- मंत्रालय / विभाग
- Industries and Commerce Department
- लाभ का प्रकार
- cash
- मुख्य पात्रता
- 1. All Micro Enterprises engaged in the handicraft sector and set up in the State, which had filed Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-II with the respective General Manager, District Industries Centre, or have taken Udyog Aadhaar shall be eligible for assistance under the Scheme. **Note:** Assistance to
- अंतिम सत्यापन
- Recently
Benefits
1. Provides assistance for the Fixed Capital Investment, i.e. construction of Work shed/Workshop, cost of tools, equipment, machinery and accessories, electrification, Technology support/product/Design development. 1. For General Category artisans, assistance is 40% of the Fixed Capital Investment limited to ₹2.00 lakh. 1. For Young (18 to 45 years), Women, and SC/ST artisans, the assistance is 50% limited to ₹3.00 lakh. **Note:** The assistance under the ‘ASHA’ shall be released to the eligible artisan in one installment.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Online application — step 1
Step 01 : Application can be submitted online through the Official website of the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Government of Kerala. The applicant needs to visit the official website . Step 02: The applicant may select the scheme “Assistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans” from the available Online Services listed on the home page and click on the “Apply Now” option. While clicking “Apply Now” redirected to the Login Page. If a new user uses the “New Registration” option and if already registered use the ‘Login’ option. Step 03: A new user can register by filling in his/her details and after successful registration, the user can login. Step 04: After successful login, the applicant reaches the “Applicant Home page” and clicks on “New Application” and then ‘Proceed’. Step 05: Fill out the application form completely and click on ‘Submit’. User Manual for Applicant’s Login
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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