Handicraft Rebate Scheme
The scheme provides 5–20% rebates on sales of handicraft goods to cooperatives, with higher incentives for women-led groups and during festivals. Applications are submitted online via e-Kutir.
About the Handicraft Rebate Scheme Scheme
The "Handicraft Rebate Scheme" launched by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, aims to support artisans and cooperatives by providing financial rebates on the sale of handicrafts. The scheme offers a 5% permanent rebate on retail sales and an additional 10% special rebate during festivals (totaling 15–20% for women-led cooperatives). Implemented via the e-Kutir portal, it ensures transparency through an e-voucher system for toolkit distribution and rebate disbursement. The scheme targets industrial cooperatives, apex societies, and women-led groups, promoting market competitiveness and artisan welfare.
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Benefits
Permanent Rebate:
- 5% on retail sales of handicraft.
- 15% for women-led cooperatives.
Special Festival Rebate:
- Additional 10% (total 15% for general cooperatives, 20% for women-led groups) for 120 days during festivals.
Targeted Support:
- Enhanced rebates for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a registered cooperative society, apex institution, or women-led group.
- The applicant must produce handicrafts.
- The applicant must obtain prior rebate certification from the Commissionerate.
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How to Apply for Handicraft Rebate Scheme
Application mode: Online
Steps for New Registration
Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page, click "For New Individual Registration, click Here".
Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk): Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail, Password (confirm the password by typing it again). Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register".
Step 3: A confirmation pop-up will display the entered name, mobile number, and other details. If all the details are correct, click "Confirm" to proceed. If any information is incorrect, click "Cancel", make the necessary corrections, and then click "Register" again.
Step 4: Upon successful registration, the User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS. If an email address has been provided, the credentials will also be sent via email.
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Steps for Login Procedure and User Profile Update
Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page (in the "Login to Portal" section), provide your User ID, Password, and the Captcha Code. Then click "Login".
Step 2: Upon first login, the user must complete the "User Profile" by providing personal and organisational details. All fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory. Some fields will already be pre-filled based on the information provided during registration.
_*Most of these details can later be updated from the “View Profile” section, except for the fields initially filled during registration._
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Steps for Scheme Application
Step 1: After logging in and completing the profile, the system displays schemes relevant to the user on the homepage. Click on the name of the scheme that you intend to apply for. You will be redirected to the online application form of the scheme. The application form is divided into multiple tabs.
Step 2: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. For each uploaded document, the corresponding document number must be entered wherever required. Click the “Save & Next” button to proceed to the subsequent tabs.
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any) by ticking the designated checkbox.
Step 4: Clicking “Save & Next” in the last tab of the application form generates an application number, which is displayed on the screen. The applicant must record this number for future reference. If the applicant wishes to print the application, they may click the “Print Application” button.
_*If you do not wish to continue with the application at that point, you may click "Cancel"._
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Application Printing and Modification
- If the user wishes to print the application, they may click “Print Application.”
- If the application has been returned for revision, a “Modify” button will appear. The user can then edit the application and resubmit it.
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Helpdesk/Grievance Redressal
- Call 9909926280 / 9909926180.
- Connect with the District Industries Centre (DIC) of your district.
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Check Application Status
Visit the Application Status page Provide the Application Number of the scheme, and your Date of Birth. Then click "View Status".
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Handicraft Rebate Scheme scheme?
The "Handicraft Rebate Scheme" launched by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, aims to support artisans and cooperatives by providing financial rebates on the sale of handicrafts. The scheme offers a 5% permanent rebate on retail sa…
Who is eligible for Handicraft Rebate Scheme?
The applicant must be a registered cooperative society, apex institution, or women-led group. The applicant must produce handicrafts. The applicant must obtain prior rebate certification from the Commissionerate. <br
What benefits does Handicraft Rebate Scheme provide?
Permanent Rebate: 5% on retail sales of handicraft. 15% for women-led cooperatives. Special Festival Rebate: Additional 10% (total 15% for general cooperatives, 20% for women-led groups) for 120 days during festivals. Targeted Support: Enhanced rebates for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans.…
How can I apply for Handicraft Rebate Scheme?
Steps for New Registration Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page, click "For New Individual Registration, click Here". Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk): Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Ge…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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