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Cluster Development Scheme

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Industries and Mines Department

Department: INDUSTRIES AND MINES DEPARTMENT

Nodal department: INDUSTRIES AND MINES DEPARTMENT

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Artisans, Co-operative Institutes, Registered Institutes, Registered Trusts

Tags: Artisans, Handloom, Handicraft, Financial Assistance, Training, Marketing, Community Development, Gujarat, Support, Co-operatives, Registered Trusts, Common Facility Centers

Details

The Cluster Development Scheme aims to promote the development of artisans in the handloom and handicraft sector of the state. It facilitates clusters of a minimum of 25 artisans who can work together to produce goods. The scheme provides various types of assistance, including diagnostic surveys, design development, training, common facility centers (C.F.C.), margin money, managerial subsidies, publicity, export support, and marketing facilities.

Benefits

  • - Total assistance of Rs.79.60 lakh per project under various sections of the scheme
  • Support for diagnostic surveys and design development
  • Training and managerial subsidies
  • Access to common facility centers
  • Marketing and export assistance
  • Total assistance of Rs.79.60 lakh per project under various sections of the scheme
  • Support for diagnostic surveys and design development
  • Training and managerial subsidies
  • Access to common facility centers
  • Marketing and export assistance

Eligibility

Any artisan (Karigar) can apply. The scheme is applicable to co-operative institutes, registered institutes, and registered trusts across the state. There are no specific income limits or educational qualifications required.

Application Process

Online

  1. Obtain the application form from the relevant district's District Industries Center or the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries Office, 7/2, Udyog Bhavan, Gandhinagar.
  2. Submit the completed application form to the District Industries Center of the respective district.
  3. For online applications, visit e-Kutir Portal.
  4. For more details, visit the Department Website.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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  2. Collect required documents
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