Gramodhyog Vikas Kendra

Launched in 2002, the scheme "Gramodhyog Vikas Kendra" by the Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide artisans an improved working environment and infrastructure facility at the village level. The scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹13,00,000/- per unit under various components and 100% assistance to registered Non-Governmental Organizations, cooperative societies, and registered trusts. To be eligible, the applicant must be a registered organization with 2 to 3 years working experience and have their own land of 1000 to 1200 square feet, which must be Non-Agricultural. The scheme is implemented by Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat. The applications for this scheme are accepted online via the e-Kutir portal.

Building Infrastructure: ₹10,00,000/- for Common Facility Center construction including office, godown, work-shed, and electric connection.
Assistance in Training and Design: ₹70,000/- for capacity building and design development.
Administrative Assistance: ₹40,000/- for administrative support.
Toolkit Assistance: ₹1,20,000/- for providing necessary tools and equipment.
Revolving Fund: ₹50,000/- for working capital support.
Marketing Assistance: ₹20,000/- for market promotion activities.

• The applicant must be one of the following:

a) A Non-Governmental Organization registered under the Society Registration Act.
b) A cooperative society registered under relevant cooperative legislation.
c) A registered trust under applicable trust laws.

• The applicant must have 2 to 3 years of working experience in the relevant field.
• The applicant must have their own land of 1000 to 1200 square feet area.
• The applicant must ensure the land is Non-Agricultural in nature.
• The applicant must be able to manage a suitable site, building, raw materials, technical/administrative staff marketing.
• The applicant must be efficient in providing employment to at least 25 artisans under the activities of the village.

Online

Steps for New Registration
Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page, click "For New Sakhi Mandal / Industrial Cooperative Society / NGO Registration / Khadi Organization - Mandali, Click Here".
Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk).
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.

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.

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".

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.

Helpdesk/Grievance Redressal

• Call 9909926280 / 9909926180.
• Connect with the District Industries Centre (DIC) of your district.

Check Application Status
Visit the Application Status page Provide the Application Number of the scheme, and your Date of Birth. Then click "View Status".