HRS-G

Handicraft Rebate Scheme

The scheme provides 5–20% rebates on sales of handicraft goods to cooperatives, with higher incentives for women-led groups and during festivals. Applications are submitted online via e-Kutir.

State In Kind

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Industries and Mines Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Machine & skill up-Gradation, Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Aids/Appliances, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Handicraft, Rebate, Festival, Artisan, Women

Details

The "Handicraft Rebate Scheme" launched by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, aims to support artisans and cooperatives by providing financial rebates on the sale of handicrafts. The scheme offers a 5% permanent rebate on retail sales and an additional 10% special rebate during festivals (totaling 15–20% for women-led cooperatives). Implemented via the e-Kutir portal, it ensures transparency through an e-voucher system for toolkit distribution and rebate disbursement. The scheme targets industrial cooperatives, apex societies, and women-led groups, promoting market competitiveness and artisan welfare.

Benefits

Permanent Rebate:
5% on retail sales of handicraft 15% for women-led cooperatives. Special Festival Rebate:
Additional 10% (total 15% for general cooperatives, 20% for women-led groups) for 120 days during festivals. Targeted Support:
Enhanced rebates for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans

Permanent Rebate:

5% on retail sales of handicraft.
15% for women-led cooperatives.

Special Festival Rebate:

Additional 10% (total 15% for general cooperatives, 20% for women-led groups) for 120 days during festivals.

Targeted Support:

Enhanced rebates for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a registered cooperative society, apex institution, or women-led group.
The applicant must produce handicrafts.
The applicant must obtain prior rebate certification from the Commissionerate.

Application Process

Online

Steps for New Registration
Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page, click "For New Individual Registration, click Here".
Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk): Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail, Password (confirm the password by typing it again). Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register".
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".

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the first step I need to take to register myself as a new user on the portal?: You need to visit the eKutir portal website and look for the right pane on the landing page. Click on "For New Individual Registration, click Here" to begin the registration process.
Which specific personal details are mandatory for me to provide during the new registration process?: You must fill in all fields marked with an asterisk including Full Name in English, Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email, and Password with confirmation.
Is providing an Aadhaar Card Number compulsory for completing my registration on the portal?: Yes, the Aadhaar Card Number is a mandatory field marked with an asterisk and must be provided to complete your registration.
Can I complete my registration without providing an email address on the portal?: Email address is a mandatory field marked with an asterisk, so you must provide it to complete your registration successfully.
Is there any security verification step I need to complete before submitting my registration form?: Yes, you must fill in the Captcha Code as part of the security verification before clicking the "Register" button.
Can I make changes to my information if I notice errors in the confirmation pop-up?: Yes, if any information is incorrect in the confirmation pop-up, you can click "Cancel", make necessary corrections, and then click "Register" again.
How will I receive my login credentials after successfully completing the registration process?: Your User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS upon successful registration completion.
Will I receive my login credentials through email as well as SMS after registration?: If you have provided an email address during registration, the credentials will be sent to both your registered mobile number and email.
What mandatory step must I complete during my first login to the portal after registration?: Upon first login, you must complete your "User Profile" by providing personal and organizational details in all mandatory fields marked with asterisks.
Will some of my profile information be automatically filled when I access the profile section for the first time?: Yes, some fields will be pre-filled based on the information you provided during the initial registration process.
Can I modify all the information in my profile after completing it for the first time?: Most profile details can be updated later from the "View Profile" section, except for the fields you initially filled during registration.
How will I know which schemes are available for me to apply after logging into my account?: After logging in and completing your profile, the system will display schemes relevant to you on the homepage.
What should I do if I want to apply for a specific scheme that appears on my homepage?: Click on the name of the scheme you intend to apply for, and you will be redirected to the online application form.
How is the online application form structured when I start filling it for any scheme?: The application form is divided into multiple tabs that you need to complete sequentially by clicking "Save & Next" to proceed.

Official links

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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

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