Cluster Development Scheme

> Types of Assistance Provided

• Diagnostic Survey: Assessment and analysis of cluster needs and potential.- Design Development: Support for product design and innovation.- Training: Skill development and capacity building programs for artisans.- Common Facility Centre: Establishment of shared infrastructure and facilities.- Margin Money: Financial assistance for working capital requirements.- Managerial Subsidy: Support for management and administrative costs.- Publicity: Marketing and promotional support for cluster products.- Export Assistance: Support for international market access.- Marketing Facility: Domestic and international marketing support.

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> Conditions for Availment/Continuation

• Cluster must maintain minimum 25 artisans working and producing goods at one place.
• Beneficiaries must continue to be engaged in handloom and handicraft activities.
• Compliance with scheme guidelines and periodic reporting requirements.
• Participation in training programs and skill development initiatives as mandated.

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• The applicant must be part of a cluster with minimum 25 artisans or more who work and produce goods at one place.

• The applicant must be engaged in handloom and handicraft sector activities.
• The applicant must be working and producing goods at a common or designated location within Gujarat.

• The applicant must be involved in artisan-based activities in handloom and handicraft sector.
• The applicant must be classified as Micro or Small Enterprise.
• The applicant must be willing to participate in collective cluster activities.

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Step 1: The representative of the cluster should approach one of the following implementing agency and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the designated staff.

• Boards and Corporations working under Cottage Commissionerate
• National Institute of Design
• National Institute of Fashion Technology
• SHRUJAN, SAHAJ, ICCED &amp; Freelance Designers
• Gujarat Mahila Khadi Rashtriya Gramin Trust (the Nodal Agency)

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the application for specific assistance required (Diagnostic Survey, Training, Common Facility Centre, etc.).

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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> Post-Application Processes

Step 1: The implementing agency will conduct assessment of the cluster&#39;s needs, potential, and eligibility for the requested assistance through diagnostic surveys and field visits.

Step 2: Upon approval, the implementing agency will provide the sanctioned assistance and support services as per the approved project plan and scheme guidelines.

_*Regular monitoring and evaluation will be conducted to ensure proper utilization of assistance and achievement of desired outcomes for cluster development._

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