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Assistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans

The Scheme intends to provide financial assistance in the form of grant to the artisans in the handicrafts sector for setting up handicraft enterprises. The assistance is a one time support to eligible artisans of the state as back end assistance.

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About This Scheme

The Government of Kerala has initiated the scheme “Assistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans (ASHA)” to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to the artisans in the handicrafts sector for setting up handicraft enterprises. The assistance is a one-time support to eligible artisans of the state as back-end assistance. The Scheme aims to replace the existing scheme and bring the artisans in the handicrafts sector under the ambit of a single scheme for availing financial assistance in the form of grant assistance for setting up handicraft enterprises. For the purpose of this scheme, an artisan is a person who has been categorized as such by the office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Govt. of India or SURABHI, KSBC, KADCO, HDCK, KELPALM and has taken effective steps to set-up an enterprise in the handicrafts sector. > Objectives: - To provide extensive support to artisans in the handicrafts sector for setting up handicrafts-based micro-enterprises - To give one-time support(grant) to eligible artisans of the State as back-end assistance.

Benefits

₹2.0 L

Provides assistance for the Fixed Capital Investment, i.e. construction of Work shed/Workshop, cost of tools, equipment, machinery and accessories, electrification, Technology support/product/Design development.
For General Category artisans, assistance is 40% of the Fixed Capital Investment limited to ₹2.00 lakh.
For Young (18 to 45 years), Women, and SC/ST artisans, the assistance is 50% limited to ₹3.00 lakh.

Note: The assistance under the ‘ASHA’ shall be released to the eligible artisan in one installment.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Self-attested copy of the identity card of the applicant.
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Passport size photo
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Proof of age, if applicable
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Self-attested copy of the resolution towards applying for this assistance in case of a unit other than proprietary.
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Self-attested copy of Udyam Registration of the unit.
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Copy of Caste Certificate (Attested by Gazetted Officer) in case of SC/ST artisans.
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Self-attested copy of Project Report
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Bank account details

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 01: Application can be submitted online through the Official website of the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Government of Kerala. The applicant needs to visit the official website.

Step 02: The applicant may select the scheme “Assistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans” from the available Online Services listed on the home page and click on the “Apply Now” option. While clicking “Apply Now” redirected to the Login Page. If a new user uses the “New Registration” option and if already registered use the ‘Login’ option.

Step 03: A new user can register by filling in his/her details and after successful registration, the user can login.

Step 04: After successful login, the applicant reaches the “Applicant Home page” and clicks on “New Application” and then ‘Proceed’.

Step 05: Fill out the application form completely and click on ‘Submit’.

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Quick Info

Level: State Government
Max benefit: ₹2.0 L