Handicraft Rebate Scheme

Handicraft Rebate Scheme क्या है?

The scheme provides 5–20% rebates on sales of handicraft goods to cooperatives, with higher incentives for women-led groups and during festivals. Applications are submitted online via e-Kutir.

लाभ

**Permanent Rebate:** - 5% on retail sales of handicraft. - 15% for women-led cooperatives. **Special Festival Rebate:** - Additional 10% (total 15% for general cooperatives, 20% for women-led groups) for 120 days during festivals. **Targeted Support:** - Enhanced rebates for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans.

स्तर

State — Gujarat

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Industries and Mines Department

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

- The applicant must be a registered cooperative society, apex institution, or women-led group. - The applicant must produce handicrafts. - The applicant must obtain prior rebate certification from the Commissionerate.

अंतिम सत्यापन

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Benefits

**Permanent Rebate:** - 5% on retail sales of handicraft. - 15% for women-led cooperatives. **Special Festival Rebate:** - Additional 10% (total 15% for general cooperatives, 20% for women-led groups) for 120 days during festivals. **Targeted Support:** - Enhanced rebates for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Steps for New Registration

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal . In the right pane of the landing page, click " For New Individual Registration, click Here ".

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk): Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail, Password (confirm the password by typing it again). Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register".

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Step 3: A confirmation pop-up will display the entered name, mobile number, and other details. If all the details are correct, click "Confirm" to proceed. If any information is incorrect, click "Cancel", make the necessary corrections, and then click "Register" again.

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step 4: Upon successful registration, the User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS. If an email address has been provided, the credentials will also be sent via email.

6. Step 6: Online application — step 7

   Steps for Login Procedure and User Profile Update

7. Step 7: Online application — step 8

   Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal . In the right pane of the landing page (in the "Login to Portal" section), provide your User ID, Password, and the Captcha Code. Then click "Login".

8. Step 8: Online application — step 9

   Step 2: Upon first login, the user must complete the "User Profile" by providing personal and organisational details. All fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory. Some fields will already be pre-filled based on the information provided during registration.

9. Step 9: Online application — step 10

   *Most of these details can later be updated from the “View Profile” section, except for the fields initially filled during registration.

10. Step 10: Online application — step 12

    Steps for Scheme Application

11. Step 11: Online application — step 13

    Step 1: After logging in and completing the profile, the system displays schemes relevant to the user on the homepage. Click on the name of the scheme that you intend to apply for. You will be redirected to the online application form of the scheme. The application form is divided into multiple tabs.

12. Step 12: Online application — step 14

    Step 2: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. For each uploaded document, the corresponding document number must be entered wherever required. Click the “Save & Next” button to proceed to the subsequent tabs.

13. Step 13: Online application — step 15

    Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any) by ticking the designated checkbox.

14. Step 14: Online application — step 16

    Step 4: Clicking “Save & Next” in the last tab of the application form generates an application number, which is displayed on the screen. The applicant must record this number for future reference. If the applicant wishes to print the application, they may click the “Print Application” button.

15. Step 15: Online application — step 17

    *If you do not wish to continue with the application at that point, you may click "Cancel".

16. Step 16: Online application — step 19

    Application Printing and Modification

17. Step 17: Online application — step 20

    If the user wishes to print the application, they may click “Print Application.” If the application has been returned for revision, a “Modify” button will appear. The user can then edit the application and resubmit it.

18. Step 18: Online application — step 22

    Helpdesk/Grievance Redressal

19. Step 19: Online application — step 23

    Call 9909926280 / 9909926180. Connect with the District Industries Centre (DIC) of your district.

20. Step 20: Online application — step 25

    Check Application Status

21. Step 21: Online application — step 26

    Visit the Application Status page Provide the Application Number of the scheme, and your Date of Birth. Then click "View Status".

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.