All crafts and trades performed by handicrafts artisans across the state and other age-old traditional trades like Blacksmithy, Pottery, Carpentry, Masonry, Garland making (Malakar), Shoe making(Charmakar), Washerman (Dhobi), Boat making, Fishing, Net making, Broom making, Coir product making, Clay Doll making, Folk/Musical instrument making, Puppetry, Basketry, Locksmith, Goldsmithy, Barber etc.

₹3,00,0000/- for tools/equipment and ₹7,00,0000/- for Work Shed and other fixed assets shall be provided under this scheme.

For industrial cooperative societies, work shed/ toolkits will be supplied by the GM-DIC office. However, any amount beyond ₹3,00,0000/- for toolkits as allowed under this scheme shall be borne by the concerned society.

The Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department.

The applications in Panchayat areas will be screened fortnightly by a Screening Committee in the BDO Office, those in Municipality areas will be screened by a Screening Committee at SDO’s Office and for Corporation areas, applications will be screened by a Screening Committee at Corporation office. Relevant checklist & inspection format will be finalised by the Directorate of MSME.

In case of any misrepresentation of facts or furnishing false information by an applicant, all his/ her claims under the scheme shall be revoked.

In case of Work shed for an industrial cooperative society of artisans, the GM-DIC will place funds with the BDO for construction of such sheds. However, any amount beyond ₹7,00,0000/- respectively for work-shed as allowed under this scheme shall be borne by the concerned society.

In case of any grievance against the decision of the GM Concerned, application to be made to the Director MSME. In case of any interpretation regarding the scheme, Director MSME may consult the Department of MSME&T before taking any final decision.

This scheme was launched on 7th March, 2024 and will remain in force for five years.

Individual handicrafts artisans or the Cooperative Societies of the artisans of the state are the targeted beneficiaries under this scheme.

Applications by individual artisans or by the Cooperative Societies of the artisans are to be submitted at BDO'’s office for rural areas, at SDO’s office for Municipality areas and at the Municipal Corporation Office for the urban areas.

No, there is no specific income criteria to be eligible for this scheme.

The age of the applicant should be between 18-60 years to be eligible for this scheme.

The assistance will be provided one time to the beneficiaries.