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.
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.
The “Outstanding Artisan of the Year” award is conferred upon the artisan who has been a participant for 3 years in National / International handicraft exhibitions/fairs. The awardee is given a cash award of ₹2,00,000/- and a citation. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form.
The scheme provides toolkit assistance (e-vouchers) to economically weak individuals (annual income ≤ ₹6,00,000/-) for self-employment in 10 trades like dairy, plumbing, and beauty parlors. Beneficiaries include SC/ST, nomadic tribes, and BPL families.
The scheme “Exposure Tour For The Coir Artisans” by the Dept of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry is introduced for acquiring the latest techniques and innovative ideas in various coir units located in other states, the exposure tour will be conducted for the coir artisans.
The scheme provides 65% financial assistance for purchasing Amber Charkhas (₹13,000/-) and looms (₹30,000/-) to registered Khadi spinners and weavers, promoting sustainable livelihoods.
The scheme provides margin money subsidies (25–30%) for new rural industrial projects (₹1,00,000/- to 25,00,000/-) to artisans, entrepreneurs, and SHGs, leveraging a 24-hour electricity supply in villages. Beneficiaries must be aged 25–50 years with a Class 10th education.
A scholarship scheme by the Industries and Commerce Dept., Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir to provide financial support to the children of Artisans/Weavers of Handicrafts and Handloom Depts. in completion of education. The scholarship shall be provided to a maximum of two children of Weaver/Artisan.
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in addition to the central government assistance to spinners and weavers. It provides production incentives to Khadi spinners and weavers with category-wise differential assistance rates.
The scheme aims to provide essential tools like electric chalk and electric footmill to individual artisans with a 75% subsidy. It benefits pottery workers, particularly those of Prajapati/Kumbhar caste, by offering instrumental assistance and requiring a 25% beneficiary contribution.
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.
The scheme aims to provide infrastructure facilities at village level to artisans through Common Facility Centers. Registered Non-Governmental Organizations, cooperative societies and trusts receive financial assistance up to ₹13,00,000/- for building infrastructure, training, equipment, etc.
The scheme “Grant to Silk Societies/Agency” aims to encourage the silk weaving artisans to form registered societies/agencies to develop a cluster approach among the artisans which is effective and advisable at present for the successful development of their business.
The scheme “Infrastructure & Technology Support: URBAN HAAT” is introduced is to set up a permanent marketing infrastructure in towns/ metropolitan cities to provide direct marketing facilities to handicrafts artisans/handloom weavers, enabling them to sell their products to wider target audience.
“Grant To Handicrafts Societies” by the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT of Puducherry aims to encourage the creation of Handicrafts Societies to enhance coordination and skill among craftspeople. Grants are provided to registered societies for organizing or participating in exhibitions.
The scheme “Direct Benefit to Artisans – Supports to Artisans in Indigent Circumstances” is designed to give a boost to the handicraft sector in India. Assistance of upto ₹8,000/- per month is granted to the Artisans in Indigent Circumstances in the form of monthly allowance/lump sum grant/ both.
The scheme aims to provide latest technology and equipment to pottery artisans for better productivity, improved quality and reduce health risks. It provides 100% financial assistance for energy-efficient kilns to groups of registered clay artisans and potters in Gujarat state.
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and low-interest capital to Handloom & Handicraft artisans for business development. It offers loans up to ₹1,00,000/-, along with Margin Money Subsidy (20-25%) and a 7% Interest Subsidy, benefiting registered artisans of Cottage industries in Gujarat.
The scheme “Artisan Promotion” by the DSFDC provides artisans with opportunities to participate in national fairs and exhibitions. It offers financial support for participation fees, lodging, boarding, and stipends, benefiting artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities.
The “Grant to Coir Cluster/Societies/Agency” scheme aims to foster the development of coir industries. The scheme encourages unemployed rural youth and artisan individuals to participate in the manufacturing and sales of coir products. Grant of ₹2,00,000 per year is provided for five years.