In the scheme "Infrastructure and Technology Support: EMPORIA" assistance would be provided for the setting up of emporia. These would be set up in commercially viable locations in the implementing agencies' own/rented buildings.
National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: EMPORIA - Introduction
The scheme "Infrastructure and Technology Support: EMPORIA" is a Component/Sub-Scheme under the Umbrella Scheme "National Handicrafts Development Programme". Under this component, assistance would be provided for the setting up of emporia. These would be set up in commercially viable locations in the implementing agencies' own/rented buildings. The basic objective of the component is to provide a marketing platform to the Local Handicrafts Artisans in their respective area through the outlet and emporia.
Eligibility
- Central/ State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporations and any other eligible Govt. Corporations/ agencies promoted by State Government or local govt. Bodies etc.
- Eligible Non-Governmental Organizations, Registered SHGs, local statutory bodies, exporter bodies/ associations, Apex Cooperative Societies, and National level Apex Societies (registered under the society act/ trust act, etc.), and organizations like IICT, MHSC, HMCM, NIFT, and Export Promotion Councils.
- Producer companies registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act and working for the promotion and development of Handicrafts & Handlooms.
- Any component can be implemented by the department as well.