Cottage Schemes
Dattopant Thengadi Artisan Interest Subsidy Scheme
A scheme for providing required amount of finance for machinery or working capital at low interest rate with ease to the workmen registered as artisans in the urban as well as rural areas of the State.
Purpose: The Handloom and Handicrafts artisans of Cottage industries, Gujarat state require financial assistance for purchase of machinery or raw materials for development of their business. For this, artisans have to depend on financial institutions/private money lenders. Since their interest rates are high, it becomes difficult for the artisans of Cottage industry to sustain themselves in the present market.
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Shri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana
A scheme for providing financial assistance to the craftsmen of Cottage Industries through Nationalised Banks, Co-operative banks, Public sector Banks or Private Banks.
Purpose: This scheme aims to supply self-employment to the unemployed persons in urban and rural areas. Disabled and blind persons are also eligible to take benefits under this scheme.
Read MoreJyoti Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
Three phase uninterrupted electricity supply to all the villages of the state was the dream came true last year. Now to capitalize the benefits in favors of the rural ample, a scheme is required to establish village industries.
The scheme is applicable to all New Village Industry projects set up in “rural area”. Any extension or renovation of existing unit will not be eligible for this facility.
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Manav Kalyan Yojana
This scheme provides tools and resources to groups from economically disadvantaged sections to help them generate sufficient income and establish self-employment opportunities. The scheme, which was launched on September 11, 1995, replaces the previous self-employment initiative aimed at improving the economic conditions of individuals and artisans living below the poverty line. It supports small businesses in 10 trades, such as beauty parlors, dairy products, and papad-making. Financial assistance for the necessary tools and resources is available to individuals from weaker sections of society whose annual family income is up to ₹6,00,000 in rural and urban areas. Beneficiaries are required to apply online through the e-Kutir portal (https://e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in/)
Read MoreGramodyog Vikas Kendra
Earlier this scheme was known as Gramodyog Sankul Yojana. Another scheme, the Common Work shed Scheme also existed. Both the schemes had some lacunae that created difficulties in their implementation. After careful consideration, both the schemes have been amalgamated from February 2000. The scheme is now called Gramodhyog Vikas Kendra. The scheme aims to provide infrastructure facilities at village level to the artisans.
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Promotion Of Co-Operative Sector
Financial Assistance to Industrial Co-operative societies Under Package Scheme
This Scheme is introduce from 10-12-1980 and revised from dt.28-09-2015. This Scheme is to provide financial assistance to industrial co.op so. Object is to help weaker section of the societies and to provide employment and for their up life standard.
Eligibility criteria for registering the cooperative society & for getting the benefit of this scheme, at least 50 members should be In one industrial co. op. society. under this scheme the financial assistance provide In kind of share contribution, share loan, Managerial subsidy, Administrative subsidy, Interest Subsidy on Working Capital Loan and Toolkit- Equipment loan and other different types of assistance.
Read MoreCluster Development Scheme
The cluster development scheme has been implemented since 2003-04 for the development of a group of artisans from different sectors in different parts of the state. The revised cluster development scheme is currently being implemented as per the resolution number ICO/102010/868729/Kh, Dated:20/08/2020 of the Industry and Mines Department of the State Government. The District Industry Center of the concerned district is functioning as the implementing agency of this scheme. A group of 25 to 100 artisans of handicraft, handloom or cottage industry engaged in production activities of the same type or different types of crafts in the same village or geographically close villages should be considered as clusters. Industrial co-operative society registered under co-operative law, public trust registered under trust act / N.G.O. or various boards / corporations / institutions of the state or central government which are active for the development of artisans can avail the benefits of this scheme, which will act as the nodal agency of the cluster. These nodal agencies will have to submit a proposal to the General Manager of the concerned District Industry Center.
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Intensive Handloom Development Programme
The Gujarat State Handloom & Handicraft Development Corporation was established to provide employment to the weavers outside the co-operative fold. The Corporation takes up various programs for the upliftment of handloom weavers, such as modernization of looms, training, providing yarn, design input and marketing of goods produced by the weavers associated with corporation. Assistance also includes setting up of emporia and sales depots within and outside the state, and also for organizing exhibitions and participating in expos.
Read MoreCraft Business Development Scheme (CBDC)
Objective
- To empower artisans by providing marketing and related assistance
- To promote design development through establishment of design studio
- To strengthen marketing value chain
- To provide assistance for raw material procurement, design development,
- product diversification and marketing
- To establish PPP (Public Private Partnership) module with government, artisans &
- their groups and private ventures
Schemes for Handloom
Assistance for advertising and publicity to handloom apex organizations
Under this scheme, assistance is given to the top handloom institutes (Apex societies) and Gujarat state handloom and handicraft corporation of the state to participate in exhibitions within and outside the Gujarat state, for advertising and publicity and to organizing camps or conventions for handloom activity to increase the sale of handloom products and to increase the employment of handloom weavers.
Read MorePrime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
The Scheme
Government of India has approved the introduction of a new credit linked subsidy programme called Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) by merging the two schemes that were in operation till 31.03.2008 namely Prime Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (PMRY) and Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP) for generation of employment opportunities through establishment of micro enterprises in rural as well as urban areas. PMEGP will be a central sector scheme to be administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME). The Scheme will be implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a statutory organization under the administrative control of the Ministry of MSME as the single nodal agency at the National level. At the State level, the Scheme will be implemented through State KVIC Directorates, State Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIBs) and District Industries Centres (DICs) and banks.
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Central Sector Schemes For Handloom Weavers
- Handloom Weaver’s Welfare Scheme.
- Handloom Reservation Act.
- IIHT JODHPUR DIPLOMA COURSE
- National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
One District One Product (ODOP)
One District One Product (ODOP) is an initiative aimed at promoting local entrepreneurship and economic development. Under this program, each district in Gujarat identifies and focuses on specific product or craft that is unique to the region and has the potential for growth and marketability. By concentrating on these specific products, the government aims to enhance the skill development, employment opportunities, and overall income of the local population. From the famous Patola weaving in Patan to the exquisite Applique work in Banaskatha, each district showcases its distinct specialty. This program not only revitalizes the local economy but also promotes cultural heritage, attracting tourists and fostering a sense of pride within the community. ODOP in Gujarat serves as a catalyst for sustainable development and inclusive growth, empowering local artisans and manufacturers while enhancing the state's overall prosperity.
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