Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment To Uplift The Economic Condition Of Artisans/ Persons

The scheme “Assistance For Capital Investment To Uplift The Economic Condition Of Artisans/ Persons” is a sub scheme under the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for Handicraft Artisans. It was launched on 3rd July, 2015 for a period of five years by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu. Now it has been extended further from 20th May, 2022 and shall be operative till 19th May, 2027.

Objective of the "Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)”:

The scheme envisages to provide incentives and assistance to the MSME Sector in order to nurture them and protect them from market vagaries thereby making them vibrant and successful. therefore making the U.T. a Special Hub for the MSME sector; maximize Women participation in the business sector, reduce unemployment among the local residents and incentivize the industries to employ resident laborers etc.

Objective of the "Assistance For Capital Investment To Uplift The Economic Condition Of Artisans/ Persons" Sub-scheme:

Under this scheme, additional tools/equipment shall be provided to SC/ST/OBC/EWS communities to generate adequate income and self-employment. The persons engaged in 27 different activities, such as hawkers, vegetable vendors, carpenters etc. shall be provided financial assistance in the form of tools and equipment over and above the existing schemes.

Name of TradeApproximate Cost(₹)Senting work, Cobbler, Mobile repairing10,000/-Different types of Push Carts, Plumber, Beauty Parlour, Repairing of electrical appliances, Welding Work, Carpentry, Laundry services, Broom maker, Milk-Curd seller, Fish seller, Papad maker, Pickle maker, Hot cold beverages seller, Puncture kit, Flour mill, Masala mill, Hair cutting15,000/-Mason work, Vehicle service and repair, Cotton wick maker (Female SHGs member), 20,000/-Tailoring, Embroidery25,000/-Pottery work30,000/-Paper cup and dish maker (Female SHGs)50,000/-

1. The applicant should be a Handloom and Handicrafts artisan.
2. The applicant should be a resident of the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu.
3. The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
4. The applicant should belong to the SC/ST/OBC/EWS communities.
5. The applicant should be engaged in 27 different activities, as mentioned in the Official Guidelines (Refer page no. 47 & 48 of the document). 1. Applicant’s annual income should be upto ₹2,00,000/- for rural areas and upto ₹2,50,000/- in urban areas.

Online

Registration Process:

Step 1: Visit the Registration page of the Official Website.
Step 2: Provide the information in the respective input spaces and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Verify your email address using the verification link sent on your email (If Mail is Not Received Your Inbox. Please Check the Spam).
Step 4: Click the Link/URL in the received email or Paste Link/URL in browser's address bar to complete your Account Verification.
Step 5: Now enter “111111” as OTP to verify your mobile number. Mobile Number and Pin Successfully will be sent to the registered Email Address.
Step 6: On successful registration the login credentials will be received in the registered email.

Application Process:

Step 1: Visit the user Login page of the Official Website.
Step 2: Enter registered Mobile Number along with PIN sent on your email then click “Log In”.
Step 3: On successful Log In, from the left side menu bar click on “Departments & Services” tab.
Step 4: Scroll down to “District Industries Centre DD & DNH” and click on the “Click Here” button to apply for “Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027)”.
Step 5: “Common Application Form” will be open. Enter all the details in required input fields and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 6: After successful entry of the information, verify all the details and click on the “Submit” button to complete the application process.

Helpdesk:

District Industries Centre,
Contact No.: 0260-2260871 / 0260-2260310
E-mail Address: dic-dd@nic.in
For Technical Assistance on Single Window Portal (i.e. https://investdd.in) Contact No. : 0260-2231885 / 2231886 E-Mail : ddegs-dd@nic.in