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North-East Handloom Handicrafts (NEHH)

The North-East Handloom Handicrafts (NEHH) initiative supports startups in the North Eastern Region of India by fostering innovation and research through various funds, including Technology Development and Market Entry Funds. Eligible applicants, including artisans and handloom weavers, can enhance their businesses and access resources for growth and intellectual property protection.

Central

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Department: North-East Handloom Handicrafts (NEHH)

Nodal department: North-East Handloom Handicrafts (NEHH)

Scheme for: Startups

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Startups

Tags: startups, Technology, Credit Benefit

Details

Brief

The North-East Handloom Handicrafts (NEHH) initiative is an endeavor by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. The aim is to promote enterprises in handlooms and handicrafts sector and provide a platform for sustainable economic growth by promoting the local artisans.

Eligibility

  • The North-East Handloom Handicrafts (NEHH) initiative is open to individuals, artisans, handloom weavers, and handicraft producers in the North Eastern Region of India.
  • Applicants should be interested in promoting and enhancing their handloom and handicrafts businesses.
  • Specific eligibility requirements may vary based on the programs and opportunities offered under NEHH.

Fund / quantum

  • NSDF has released Rs. 5029.63 crores to NSDC towards skill development programs including National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme (STAR) and UDAAN Scheme (J&K oriented).

Tenure

  • Active

Benefit tags

  • Credit Benefit

Notes

  • The scheme aims to promote enterprises in handlooms and handicrafts sector and provide a platform for sustainable economic growth by promoting the local artisans.

Benefits

  • - This scheme provides benefits like fostering innovation and research through Technology Development Funds, safeguarding intellectual property with Patent Protection Funds, accessing external technologies via Technology In-Licensing Funds, mitigating risks during scaling with Technology Scale-up Validation De-risking Funds, expanding into new markets using Market Entry Funds, and fueling growth through Expansion Funds
  • For specific details about NEHH and its benefits, please visit the official website
  • This scheme provides benefits like fostering innovation and research through Technology Development Funds, safeguarding intellectual property with Patent Protection Funds, accessing external technologies via Technology In-Licensing Funds, mitigating risks during scaling with Technology Scale-up Validation De-risking Funds, expanding into new markets using Market Entry Funds, and fueling growth through Expansion Funds.
  • For specific details about NEHH and its benefits, please visit the official website.

Eligibility

  • The North-East Handloom Handicrafts (NEHH) initiative is open to individuals, artisans, handloom weavers, and handicraft producers in the North Eastern Region of India.

  • Applicants should be interested in promoting and enhancing their handloom and handicrafts businesses.

  • Specific eligibility requirements may vary based on the programs and opportunities offered under NEHH.

  • NSDF has released Rs. 5029.63 crores to NSDC towards skill development programs including National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme (STAR) and UDAAN Scheme (J&K oriented).

  • Active

Application Process

Online / portal

Official application / information link: http://funding.venturecenter.co.in/viewrecord.php?srn=BI20200724084616

Source listing: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html

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)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status