Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme

• Financial aid based on Detailed Project Report (DPR)
• Up to Rs. 5,00,000 or 2% of project cost for DPR preparation
• 3% of total project cost for Project Monitoring Unit (PMU)
• Support for infrastructure like Common Facility Centres and Design Centres
• Monthly designer engagement fee of Rs. 55,000 for up to 3 years

Funds are released in installments based on project milestones and utilization certificates. The first installment is 50% of the approved project cost.

• Applicant must be an implementing agency like a handicrafts corporation or cooperative
• Must have experience in the handicrafts sector
• Must prepare a Detailed Project Report based on cluster needs
• Must cover more than 10,000 artisans or as available in the cluster
• Must ensure land ownership free from litigation
• Must ensure a cluster-based approach in a specific area

• Applicants submitting incomplete reports or proposals are not eligible
• Applicants with land litigation issues are not eligible

• Detailed Project Report (DPR)
• Baseline Survey Report
• Land Ownership Documents (if applicable)
• Registration Certificate of the Agency
• Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
• Last 3 Years' Annual Reports
• Financial Statements and Audit Reports
• Aadhaar Card of Authorized Representative
• Bank Account Details
• Utilization Certificates for Fund Release
• Cluster Diagnostic Study Report
• Stakeholder Validation Documents

1. Identify handicraft clusters through field surveys and viability studies.
2. Conduct a diagnostic study to assess needs and gaps.
3. Prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) including all necessary aspects.
4. Validate the DPR with stakeholders.
5. Submit the DPR to the Project Approval and Monitoring Committee (PAMC).
6. Wait for project approval and fund release based on evaluation.
7. Implement the approved project and submit Monthly Progress Reports.
8. Complete the project and submit a utilization report.

To check the application or payment status, you can contact the Ministry of Textiles or visit their office. Keep your application number handy for reference.

Example 1: A state handicrafts corporation is eligible because it meets all requirements, including experience and covering more than 10,000 artisans.

Example 2: A cooperative society is eligible as it has prepared a valid DPR and owns land free from litigation.

Example 3: An individual artisan is not eligible because the scheme requires an implementing agency to apply.

• Submitting incomplete application forms or DPRs. can lead to rejection.
• Not having the required number of artisans may disqualify the application.
• Land ownership issues can result in ineligibility.
• Failure to validate the DPR with stakeholders may cause delays.
• Missing necessary documents can lead to application rejection.
• Not following the prescribed application process can cause issues.