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Handicraft Mela Participation

The scheme enables artisans and handicraft organizations to participate in government-sponsored melas across Gujarat and other states, fostering market access and preserving traditional crafts. Benefits include subsidized stall fees, promotional support, sales opportunities for handmade products.

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

What is Handicraft Mela Participation?

The scheme enables artisans and handicraft organizations to participate in government-sponsored melas across Gujarat and other states, fostering market access and preserving traditional crafts. Benefits include subsidized stall fees, promotional support, sales opportunities for handmade products.

Benefit
**Stall Allocation:** Free or subsidized stalls at designated melas. **Promotional Support:** Marketing and branding assistance for participants. **Sales Platform:** Direct access to customers and bulk buyers. **Logistical Aid:** Basic infrastructure (tables, signage) provided at mela venues. **Financial Incentives:** Priority for artisans from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS categories.
Level
State — Gujarat
Ministry / Dept.
Industries and Mines Department
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
**For Individual Artisans** - The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. - The applicant must possess a valid Artisan ID Card issued by Indext-C or a recognized authority. - The applicant must specialize in a traditional handicraft listed under the scheme (e.g., embroidery, pottery, woodwork). **F
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

**Stall Allocation:** Free or subsidized stalls at designated melas. **Promotional Support:** Marketing and branding assistance for participants. **Sales Platform:** Direct access to customers and bulk buyers. **Logistical Aid:** Basic infrastructure (tables, signage) provided at mela venues. **Financial Incentives:** Priority for artisans from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS categories.

Eligibility

**For Individual Artisans** - The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. - The applicant must possess a valid Artisan ID Card issued by Indext-C or a recognized authority. - The applicant must specialize in a traditional handicraft listed under the scheme (e.g., embroidery, pottery, woodwork). **FArea: GujaratBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form from the Indext-C website.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields ( personal/organization details, artisan ID, and handicraft category, etc), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form, along with the documents, either to your nearest District Industries Office or to the following address: Indext-C Headquarters, Industrial Extension Cottage, Block No. 7, 1st Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Sector-11, Gandhinagar - 382 011.

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

      The Indext-C will review the applications and notify the selected participants via SMS/email.

    Sources & References

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    Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.

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