Financial Assistance and Funding Pattern:

1. The component-wise financial ceiling for emporia will be as mentioned: New emporia (Rented/Own building); Per Unit Cost (₹): 60,00,000. Strengthening / Renovation; Per Unit Cost (₹): 15,00,000.
2. 80% of the admissible amount shall be borne by the O/o the DC (H) and 20% will be contributed by the implementing agency subject to the ceiling specified.
3. In the case of NER, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep- 90% of the admissible amount will be borne by the O/o the DC (H) and 10% shall be contributed by the implementing agency.
4. 100% assistance will be borne by the Office of the DC (Handicrafts) for the Strengthening / Renovation of the existing Emporia.
5. The rental amount will be borne by the IA.

1. Central/ State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporations and any other eligible Govt. Corporations/ agencies promoted by State Government or local govt. Bodies etc.
2. 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.
3. Producer companies registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act. and working for the promotion and development of Handicrafts & Handlooms.
4. Any component can be implemented by the department as well.

For Fresh Proposals:

1. Proposal in prescribed proforma.
2. Recommendation letter of Field office/Regional Office.
3. Valid Registration Certificate.
4. Article & Memorandum of Association.
5. Bye-Laws.
6. Three years Balance Sheet & audited statement of accounts.
7. Annual Report of last Year.
8. Affidavit in respect of Non-Corrupt Practice and validity of Registration.
9. Land ownership document/ Lease agreement for the proposed project/Detailed Project Report.
10. Feasibility report of the project to be certified by a scheduled commercial bank.
11. Construction plan and cost estimate duly authenticated by Architect/ Chartered Engineer.
12. Third-party assessment report from a recognized Chartered Engineer/ technical valuer for equipment/ machines to be installed
13. Undertaking that balance of the total cost to be borne by the implementing agency, along with escalated cost, if any.
14. Any other documents mentioned in Proforma/ desired by the competent authority.

For Reimbursement Proposals:

1. Monthly Performance Report/ Performance cum Achievement Report (as applicable) with photographs.
2. Verification report (Gist of expenditure) with the mode of payment from concerned Asst. Director, Handicrafts Service Centre/Field formation
3. Utilization Certification in GFR 12A duly verified/certified by Chartered Accountant with membership No. and countersigned by Implementing Agency.
4. An audited statement of accounts and statement of expenditure duly verified/certified by Chartered Accountant with membership No. and countersigned by Implementing Agency.
5. An inspection report from the concerned AD of the field office.
6. Any other documents desired by the competent authority.

For Fresh Proposals as well as Reimbursement Proposals, the applicant is required to certify the following: