The "Charmashilpa Scheme" aims to modernize the leather artisans' production methods by offering financial assistance to setup mechanized production units. This support helps leath...
**Total Financial Assistance:** ₹10,00,000/- per unit.
₹5,00,000/- as subsidy.
₹5,00,000/- as a bank loan.
**Breakdown of costs:**
₹3,50,000/- for machinery.
₹6,00,000/- for working capital (raw materials and labor).
₹50,000 for other expenses.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be leather artisans/Artisans SHGs/Co-operative societies.
The applicant should belongs to sub-castes Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka among schedule castes.
The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000/ in rural areas and ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except training programs.
The applicant's family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Registration Process:**
**Step-01:** Visit the official [Seva Sindhu Portal](https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Sevasindhu/English).
**Step-02:** Choose "New Users Register Here" and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
**Step-03:** An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Enter the OTP to continue.
**Step-04:** Once your DigiLocker account is created, click "Allow" to proceed.
**Step-05:** Fill out your email ID, mobile number, create a password, and enter the captcha, then click "Submit".
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Charmashilpa Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be leather artisans/Artisans SHGs/Co-operative societies.
1. The applicant should belongs to sub-castes Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaa...
What are the benefits of Charmashilpa Scheme?
**Total Financial Assistance:** ₹10,00,000/- per unit.
- ₹5,00,000/- as subsidy.
- ₹5,00,000/- as a bank loan.
**Breakdown of costs:**
- ₹3,50,000/- for machinery.
- ₹6,00,000/- for working capital (raw materials and labor).
- ₹50,000 for other expenses.
How to apply online for Charmashilpa Scheme?
**Online**
> **Registration Process:**
**Step-01:** Visit the official [Seva Sindhu Portal](https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Sevasindhu/English).
**Step-02:** Choose "New Users Register Here" and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
**Step-03:** An OTP will be s...