Market Linkage Scheme

Providing Market Linkage Through Procurement from Handloom & Handicraft Artisan

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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, Small Karigar

Tags: Handloom, Handicraft, Artisan, Financial Assistance, Employment, Gujarat, Sustainable Income, Procurement, Market Linkage, Small Karigar, State Government, General Scheme

Details

This scheme aims to ensure the procurement of authentic and quality products, mitigate the gap between demand and supply at emporia, bring consistency in the product acquisition process, align procurement with market needs, and establish a sustainable income cycle for artisans by procuring products quarterly.

Benefits

  • - Financial Assistance for Handloom & Handicraft Artisans
  • Financial Assistance for Handloom & Handicraft Artisans

Eligibility

Any artisan (Karigar) can apply, regardless of profession, education, or social and economic standards. There are no individual or family income limits.

Application Process

Online

To apply, submit the application form to the Training and Production Center (TPC). Required attachments include an Aadhar Card, Artisan Identity Card, Bank Pass Book or Cancelled Cheque, and Passport Size Photos. The application form is available at the Training and Production Center (TPC).

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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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