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.
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.
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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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.
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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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Step 1: Online application
> 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. <br>
It is a sub-scheme under the NHDP that aims to build world-class infrastructure to support handicraft production, improve product quality, reduce costs, and enhance global competitiveness for Indian artisans.
The scheme supports the creation of: - Urban Haats - Craft-Based Resource Centres - Raw Material Depots - Common Facility Centres - Emporia - Marketing and Sourcing Hubs - Craft Villages - Handicraft Museums <br>
The following agencies are eligible: - Local statutory bodies - Apex Cooperative Societies - National-level Apex Societies registered under the Societies/Trust Act - Producer companies supported by the Office of DC (Handicrafts) - Implementing agencies with a minimum annual audited turnover of ₹1.5 Cr in the last 3 years (not applicable to central/state government agencies)
1. For Urban Haats: ₹800 lakh max per unit (for 80 stalls) 1. Cost sharing: - 40% by DC (Handicrafts), 40% by DC (Handlooms), 20% by state agency - In NER, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh: 45% each by DC (HC) and DC (HL), 10% by state agency - Land to be provided by the state government (not part of the 20% share)
Up to ₹250 lakh, with: - 90% borne by DC (HC) and DC (HL) - 10% by the state government or implementing agency
Applications must be submitted online and in hard copy: - In the prescribed proforma - Along with self-attested documents - To the nearest Handicrafts Service Centre (HSC) within the deadline
Some of the key documents include: - Detailed Project Report (DPR) - Valid registration certificate and MoA - Last 3 years' audited balance sheets - Affidavit of non-corrupt practices - Land ownership/lease documents - Architect-certified construction plan - Feasibility report from a scheduled bank - Third-party equipment assessment report - Undertaking of cost balance coverage by the applicant agency <br>
- Monthly/achievement performance reports with photos - Utilization certificate (GFR 12A) - Audited expenditure statement - Inspection report by AD, HSC - Verification of expenses and payment modes <br>
Applicants must declare: - No duplication or financial aid from other sources - Understanding of scheme guidelines - Possession of necessary infrastructure - No blacklisting or corrupt practices - No pending Utilization Certificates with DC (Handicrafts) <br>
The Project Approval and Monitoring Committee (PAMC) evaluates and approves proposals. It includes: - DC (Handicrafts) - ADC (Handicrafts) - ADC (Handlooms) - IFW representative - Representative of the concerned State Implementing Agency <br>
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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