Infrastructure and Technology Support
The sub-scheme “Infrastructure and Technology Support” aims to develop world-class infrastructure in the country to support handicraft production, enhance product quality, and reduce costs to enable it to compete in the global market.
About the Infrastructure and Technology Support Scheme
The sub-scheme “Infrastructure and Technology Support” under the "National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)" scheme, aims to develop world-class infrastructure in the country to support handicraft production, enhance product quality, and reduce costs to enable it to compete in the global market. For the development of the handicrafts sector and the benefit of handicrafts artisans, various components like Urban Haat, Emporia, Marketing and Sourcing Hub, Handicraft Museum, Craft-Based Resource Centre, Common Facility Centre, Raw Material Depot, Crafts Village etc.
The objective of this component is to set up a permanent marketing infrastructure in towns/ metropolitan cities to provide direct marketing facilities to the handicrafts artisans/handloom weavers.
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Benefits
Financial assistance and funding pattern:****
- The financial ceiling for urban haat is maximum INR 800 lakh for each unit for 80 stalls.
- 40% of the admissible amount shall be borne by the O/o the DC(H) and DC(Hl) each and 20% will be contributed by the state implementing agency.
- Land will be provided by state govt and will be over and above the 20 % contribution by the implementing agency.
- In case of NER, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh – 45 % of the admissible amount will be borne by the O/o the DC (HC) and DC (HL) each and 10% shall be contributed by the implementing agency.
- Assistance will also be given for strengthening/renovation of existing Urban Haats subject to a maximum financial limit of INR 250 lakhs (90% assistance will be borne by the Office of the DC (Handicrafts) & DC(Hl)and 10% by state.
> Note:
The financial assistance will be based on the number of stalls, land area & other deliverables in proportionate manner. The PAMC shall comprise DC (HC), ADC (HC), ADC(HL), representative of IFW and representative of State Implementing agency.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Local statutory bodies, Apex Cooperative Societies, and National level Apex Societies (registered under the Society Act/Trust Act, etc.)
- Producer Company supported by O/O DC Handicrafts.
- Only implementing agencies with a minimum audited annual turnover of Rs. 1.5 Cr in the last three consecutive years will be eligible for implementation of infrastructure projects. However, this provision shall not be applied in the case of Central/State or state government agencies as an Implementing Agency (IA).
How to Apply for Infrastructure and Technology Support
Application mode: Online
> For the Implementing Agencies:
- The proposals must be submitted through the official website.
NOTE 1: The proposal sent earlier without any invitation or received after the timeline/last date mentioned above will not be entertained.
NOTE 2: Incomplete proposals without the mandatory enclosures and proposals that are not clearly recommended and received after the due date will not be considered.
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Infrastructure and Technology Support scheme?
The sub-scheme “Infrastructure and Technology Support” under the &quot;National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)&quot; scheme, aims to develop world-class infrastructure in the country to support handicraft production, enhance product quality, and reduce costs to…
Who is eligible for Infrastructure and Technology Support ?
Eligible Local statutory bodies, Apex Cooperative Societies, and National level Apex Societies (registered under the Society Act/Trust Act, etc.) Producer Company supported by O/O DC Handicrafts. Only implementing agencies with a minimum audited annual turnover of Rs. 1.5 Cr in the last three con…
What benefits does Infrastructure and Technology Support provide?
Financial assistance and funding pattern: The financial ceiling for urban haat is maximum INR 800 lakh for each unit for 80 stalls. 40% of the admissible amount shall be borne by the O/o the DC(H) and DC(Hl) each and 20% will be contributed by the state implementing agency. Land will be provided…
How can I apply for Infrastructure and Technology Support ?
> For the Implementing Agencies: The proposals must be submitted through the official website. NOTE 1: The proposal sent earlier without any invitation or received after the timeline/last date mentioned above will not be entertained. NOTE 2: Incomplete proposals without the mandatory enclosures…
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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