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Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers

The scheme “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” provides financial assistance to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Ministry / Department
Backward Classes Development Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

What is Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers?

The scheme “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” provides financial assistance to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Benefit
1. The financial assistance of ₹25,000/- will be provided to the Traditional Pottery Makers for upgrading the occupation and purchasing machinery.
Level
State — Kerala
Ministry / Dept.
Backward Classes Development Department
Benefit type
other
Key eligibility
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State.
Last verified
18 Jun 2026

Overview

Certain communities among the Other Backward Classes are engaged in traditional occupations including pottery. Traditional pottery workers are following conventional methods for manufacturing products and face tough competition in the market. In this circumstance, this traditional industry has to be revived by imparting training to pottery workers on modern methods/techniques of production and also by providing financial assistance to mechanize and modernize the sector.

In view of the above, the scheme “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” is launched by the Backword Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Benefits

1. The financial assistance of ₹25,000/- will be provided to the Traditional Pottery Makers for upgrading the occupation and purchasing machinery.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State.
  • The applicant should belong to the State Backward Community of Kerala State.
  • The applicant should be currently engaged in a traditional pottery-making occupation.
  • The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹1,00,000/-.
Area: KeralaBenefit: other

Documents Required

  • Copy of the Identity proof
  • Copy of Aadhaar card
  • Photo of the applicant
  • Copy of the ration card
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence proof
  • Photocopy of bank passbook
  • Physical Disability Certificate, if applicable
  • Any other document, if required

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Offline application

    The completely filled Application Form along with all the relevant documents should be submitted before the Regional Deputy Director at the following addresses: Applicants From Trivandrum to Trissur: Regional Deputy Director, Backward Classes Development Department Civil station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam- 682030, Kerala Applicants From Palakkad to Kasargode: Regional Deputy Director, Backward Classes Development Department Civil Station, Kozhikode- 673020, Kerala

FAQ

What is the “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” scheme?

The scheme "Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers" provides financial assistance to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Which is the implementing department of this scheme?

Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala

Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?

The person who is engaged in a traditional pottery-making occupation and belongs to the Other Backward Community of Kerala is eligible to apply under the scheme.

What are the benefits of the scheme?

The financial assistance of [?]25,000/- will be provided to the Traditional Pottery Makers for upgrading the occupation and purchasing machinery.

Is this scheme only for the Backward Communities of Kerala State?

Yes, the applicant should belong to the State Backward Communities of Kerala State.

Is this scheme only for the residents of the Kerala State?

Yes, the applicant should be permanent residents of Kerala State.

What is the criterion for annual family income under the scheme?

The annual family income of the applicant from all sources does not exceed [?]1,00,000/-.

Where can I get the application form?

The application can be downloaded from the official website of Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala. https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Assistance-to-Traditional-Pottery-Makers-Application-Form-1.pdf

How can an applicant apply under the scheme?

The completely filled Application Form along with all the relevant documents should be submitted before the Regional Deputy Director.

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