The “Tool Kit Grant for Traditional Handicrafts Experts” scheme is launched for the purpose for improving the productivity and competitiveness of the traditional OBC craftsmen ensu...
पारंपरिक हस्तशिल्प विशेषज्ञों के लिए टूल किट अनुदान Kerala सरकार की योजना है (Education & Scholarship श्रेणी), जो Kerala में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Backward Classes Development Department। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: bcdd.kerala.gov.in।
**Note 01:** The focus will be on machinery and equipment.
**Note 02:** The tools developed by reputed institutions will be encouraged amongst the craftsmen.
**Note 03:** The choice of tools and machinery will be based on the occupation.
**Note 04**: The beneficiaries can freely select whichever agency to procure equipment.
**Note 05:** The grant is for modernization of traditional occupation i.e. for procurement of modern tools and machinery.
**Note 06:** The grant should not be used as working capital.
**Note 01:** Those having more than two girl children shall get preference.
**Note 02:** The differently abled person shall get preference.
**Note 03:** Those having more than 10 years of experience shall get preference.
The "Tool Kit Grant for Traditional Handicrafts Experts" scheme is launched for the purpose of improving the productivity and competitiveness of the traditional OBC craftsmen ensuring quality goods for enhanced income and thereby qualitative improvement in their living conditions.
The objective of the scheme is to create awareness among the skilled and semiskilled OBC workers on the need to adopt new technology in the highly technological era, for meeting the market needs, ensure sustainable self-employment for fair livelihood and ensure social justice through the overall economic development of...
Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala
The person who is engaged in traditional craftwork/skilled work and belongs to the Other Backward Community of Kerala is eligible to apply under the scheme.
The grant of [?]25000/- shall be given to the eligible person for his/her training, stipend (if found necessary) and tool kits.
The maximum period of training will be three months.
Yes, the applicant should belong to the State Backward Communities of Kerala State.
The annual family income of the applicant from all sources does not exceed [?]1,00,000/-.
The preference will be given to those having more than two girl children, differently abled person and those having more than 10 years of experience.
The upper age limit of the applicant should be 60 years.
आख़िरी अपडेट: 17 Oct 2026