The “Tool Kit Grant for Traditional Handicrafts Experts” scheme is launched for the purpose of improving the productivity and competitiveness of the traditional OBC craftsmen ensuring quality goods for enhanced income and thereby qualitative improvement in their living conditions.

The objective of the scheme is to create awareness among the skilled and semiskilled OBC workers on the need to adopt new technology in the highly technological era, for meeting the market needs, ensure sustainable self-employment for fair livelihood and ensure social justice through the overall economic development of the traditional craftsmen communities.

Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala

The person who is engaged in traditional craftwork/skilled work and belongs to the Other Backward Community of Kerala is eligible to apply under the scheme.

The grant of ₹25000/- shall be given to the eligible person for his/her training, stipend (if found necessary) and tool kits.

The maximum period of training will be three months.

Yes, the applicant should belong to the State Backward Communities of Kerala State.

The annual family income of the applicant from all sources does not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

The preference will be given to those having more than two girl children, differently abled person and those having more than 10 years of experience.

The upper age limit of the applicant should be 60 years.

The applicants should apply in the prescribed form with all relevant documents and submit it to the Regional Deputy Director.