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Cluster Development Scheme

The scheme aims to enhance the productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity building of Micro and Small Enterprises through cluster development approach. It provides various assistance including training, subsidies, and marketing facilities to clusters of 25 or more artisans.

Ministry / Department
Industries and Mines Department
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

Cluster Development Scheme क्या है?

The scheme aims to enhance the productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity building of Micro and Small Enterprises through cluster development approach. It provides various assistance including training, subsidies, and marketing facilities to clusters of 25 or more artisans.

लाभ
> **Types of Assistance Provided** - **Diagnostic Survey:** Assessment and analysis of cluster needs and potential.- **Design Development:** Support for product design and innovation.- **Training:** Skill development and capacity building programs for artisans.- **Common Facility Centre:** Establishment of shared infrastructure and facilities.- **Margin Money:** Financial assistance for working capital requirements.- **Managerial Subsidy:** Support for management and administrative costs.- **Publicity:** Marketing and promotional support for cluster products.- **Export Assistance:** Support for international market access.- **Marketing Facility:** Domestic and international marketing support. > **Conditions for Availment/Continuation** - Cluster must maintain minimum 25 artisans working and producing goods at one place. - Beneficiaries must continue to be engaged in handloom and handicraft activities. - Compliance with scheme guidelines and periodic reporting requirements. - Participation in training programs and skill development initiatives as mandated.
स्तर
State — Gujarat
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Industries and Mines Department
लाभ का प्रकार
cash
मुख्य पात्रता
- The applicant must be part of a cluster with minimum 25 artisans or more who work and produce goods at one place. - The applicant must be engaged in handloom and handicraft sector activities. - The applicant must be working and producing goods at a common or designated location within Gujarat. - T
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Benefits

> **Types of Assistance Provided** - **Diagnostic Survey:** Assessment and analysis of cluster needs and potential.- **Design Development:** Support for product design and innovation.- **Training:** Skill development and capacity building programs for artisans.- **Common Facility Centre:** Establishment of shared infrastructure and facilities.- **Margin Money:** Financial assistance for working capital requirements.- **Managerial Subsidy:** Support for management and administrative costs.- **Publicity:** Marketing and promotional support for cluster products.- **Export Assistance:** Support for international market access.- **Marketing Facility:** Domestic and international marketing support. > **Conditions for Availment/Continuation** - Cluster must maintain minimum 25 artisans working and producing goods at one place. - Beneficiaries must continue to be engaged in handloom and handicraft activities. - Compliance with scheme guidelines and periodic reporting requirements. - Participation in training programs and skill development initiatives as mandated.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be part of a cluster with minimum 25 artisans or more who work and produce goods at one place. - The applicant must be engaged in handloom and handicraft sector activities. - The applicant must be working and producing goods at a common or designated location within Gujarat. - TArea: GujaratBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The representative of the cluster should approach one of the following implementing agency and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the designated staff.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      Boards and Corporations working under Cottage Commissionerate National Institute of Design National Institute of Fashion Technology SHRUJAN, SAHAJ, ICCED & Freelance Designers Gujarat Mahila Khadi Rashtriya Gramin Trust (the Nodal Agency)

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

      Step 3: Submit the application for specific assistance required (Diagnostic Survey, Training, Common Facility Centre, etc.).

    5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

      Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

    6. Step 6: Offline application — step 7

      Post-Application Processes

    7. Step 7: Offline application — step 8

      Step 1: The implementing agency will conduct assessment of the cluster's needs, potential, and eligibility for the requested assistance through diagnostic surveys and field visits.

    8. Step 8: Offline application — step 9

      Step 2: Upon approval, the implementing agency will provide the sanctioned assistance and support services as per the approved project plan and scheme guidelines.

    9. Step 9: Offline application — step 10

      *Regular monitoring and evaluation will be conducted to ensure proper utilization of assistance and achievement of desired outcomes for cluster development.

    Sources & References

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