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 tim...
Department: · Level: state · State: Kerala
1. 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. 1. For General Category artisans, assistance is 40% of the Fixed Capital Investment limited to âš2.00 lakh. 1. For Young (18 to 45 years), Women, and SC/ST artisans, the assistance is 50% limited to âš3.00 lakh. **Note:** The assistance under the âASHAâ shall be released to the eligible artisan in one installment.
1. All Micro Enterprises engaged in the handicraft sector and set up in the State, which had filed Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-II with the respective General Manager, District Industries Centre, or have taken Udyog Aadhaar shall be eligible for assistance under the Scheme. **Note:** Assistance to any unit which has already received any subsidy or grant earlier under any other schemes, from State or Central Government or Government Agencies shall be limited to the balance remaining eligible assistance payable under this scheme. > **Obligations of the applicant artisans:** 1. The applicant shall provide all required details and declare such information as to be true. 1. The applicant shall provide clarifications or further details sought by the recommending/ sanctioning authority. 1. The applicant shall allow inspection or verification of any details mentioned in the application including tools, equipment & accessories, and all other assets if so required by the recommending/sanctioning authority. 1. The applicant shall produce originals of any important documents if so required by the recommending/sanctioning authority for verification. 1. The applicant...
**Online** **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](https://schemes.industry.kerala.gov.in/public/index.php/schemes). **Step 02:** The applicant may select the scheme âAssistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisansâ from the available Online Services listed on the home page and click on the âApply Nowâ option. While clicking âApply Nowâ redirected to the Login Page. If a new user uses the âNew Registrationâ option and if already registered use the âLoginâ 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 âApplicant Home pageâ and clicks on âNew Applicationâ and then âProceedâ. **Step 05:** Fill out the application form completely and click on âSubmitâ. [User Manual for Applicantâs Login](https://schemes.industry.kerala.gov.in/public/usermanual/usermanual_applicant.pdf)