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West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Grant to Industrial Cooperative Society

The 'Grant to Industrial Cooperative Society' sub-scheme under the West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme 2024 offers financial assistance to registered artisan groups in West Bengal. Eligible applicants can receive up to ₹10,00,000 for tools, equipment, and work sheds, thereby enhancing the creativity and capacity of artisans engaged in traditional crafts.

राज्य नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: पश्चिम बंगाल

नोडल विभाग: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

योजना प्रारंभ तिथि: 2024-03-07

श्रेणियाँ: व्यवसाय और उद्यमिता

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship

लक्षित लाभार्थी: Registered Societies

टैग: Artisans, Financial Benefit, Purchase, Repair, Equipment, Tool Kits

विवरण

“Grant to Industrial Cooperative Society” is a sub-scheme under “West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme 2024", launched by the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department, Government of West Bengal on 7th March, 2024, and it shall remain in force for a period of five years. The objective of the scheme is to provide systematic financial support for tools, equipment, Workshed and other fixed assets to a group of at least 10 artisans coming under an industrial cooperative society.

लाभ

- ₹3,00,0000/- for tools/equipment,
₹7,00,0000/- for Work Shed and other fixed assets

₹3,00,0000/- for tools/equipment,
₹7,00,0000/- for Work Shed and other fixed assets.

पात्रता

The applicant should belong to any group of artisans.
The age of the applicant should be between 18-60 years.
Applicant should be engaged in traditional Craft/trade with hand tools/equipment/ small machines.
Applicant should be enlisted in the State Portal for artisans & weavers.
Applicant should be an Indian citizen permanent resident of West Bengal for the past 10 years.
For Work shed, an industrial cooperative society of the eligible artisans should possess a piece of land whereupon sheds will be constructed/ machines will be installed.

अपवर्जन

Any central/state govt employee and his/her family members shall not be eligible.
Should not have availed of any assistance /grant from Central /State Govt. for the same purpose.
Handloom and Khadi weavers, and their societies (as they are covered under separate schemes).

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Offline

Applications by individual artisans or by the Cooperative Societies of the artisans are to be submitted at BDO'’s office for rural areas, at SDO’s office for Municipality areas and at the Municipal Corporation Office for the urban areas, as the case may be.

Helpdesk: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

स्पष्टीकरण

myScheme पर प्रकाशित योजना सूचना से अतिरिक्त बिंदु (कानूनी सलाह नहीं)।

What is the classification of Crafts and Trades?: All crafts and trades performed by handicrafts artisans across the state and other age-old traditional trades like Blacksmithy, Pottery, Carpentry, Masonry, Garland making (Malakar), Shoe making(Charmakar), Washerman (Dhobi), Boat making, Fishing, Net making, Broom making, Coir product making, Clay Doll making, Folk/Musical instrument making, Puppetry, Basketry, Locksmith, Goldsmithy, Barber etc.
What is the extent of financial support provided by the State Government under this sub-scheme?: ₹3,00,0000/- for tools/equipment and ₹7,00,0000/- for Work Shed and other fixed assets shall be provided under this scheme.
How will the procurement and reimbursement process work for a group of artisans of industrial cooperative societies under this scheme?: For industrial cooperative societies, work shed/ toolkits will be supplied by the GM-DIC office. However, any amount beyond ₹3,00,0000/- for toolkits as allowed under this scheme shall be borne by the concerned society.
Which department is the management authority for this scheme?: The Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise and Textiles Department.
What process will be followed by the department for the administration of this scheme?: The applications in Panchayat areas will be screened fortnightly by a Screening Committee in the BDO Office, those in Municipality areas will be screened by a Screening Committee at SDO's Office and for Corporation areas, applications will be screened by a Screening Committee at Corporation office. Relevant checklist & inspection format will be finalised by the Directorate of MSME.
What measures are in place to prevent misuse of the Welfare Assistance?: In case of any misrepresentation of facts or furnishing false information by an applicant, all his/ her claims under the scheme shall be revoked.
How does the funding process work for the construction of work sheds for an industrial cooperative society of artisans?: In case of Work shed for an industrial cooperative society of artisans, the GM-DIC will place funds with the BDO for construction of such sheds. However, any amount beyond ₹7,00,0000/- respectively for work-shed as allowed under this scheme shall be borne by the concerned society.
How the Grievance Redressal Mechanism shall operate for this scheme?: In case of any grievance against the decision of the GM Concerned, application to be made to the Director MSME. In case of any interpretation regarding the scheme, Director MSME may consult the Department of MSME&T before taking any final decision.
What is the date of commencement and duration of this scheme?: This scheme was launched on 7th March, 2024 and will remain in force for five years.
Who are the targeted beneficiaries under this scheme?: Individual handicrafts artisans or the Cooperative Societies of the artisans of the state are the targeted beneficiaries under this scheme.
How can the benefits be availed?: Applications by individual artisans or by the Cooperative Societies of the artisans are to be submitted at BDO''s office for rural areas, at SDO's office for Municipality areas and at the Municipal Corporation Office for the urban areas.
Is there any income criteria to be eligible for this scheme?: No, there is no specific income criteria to be eligible for this scheme.
Is there any specific age criteria for the applicants to be eligible for this scheme?: The age of the applicant should be between 18-60 years to be eligible for this scheme.
What is the frequency of the assistance?: The assistance will be provided one time to the beneficiaries.

आधिकारिक लिंक

संदर्भ

Guidelines

आवेदन करें

अभी आवेदन करें

Artisans Financial Benefit Purchase Repair Equipment Tool Kits

आधिकारिक आवेदन या कार्यक्रम पोर्टल नए टैब में खुलता है। संदेह हो तो मंत्रालय की साइट पर विवरण सत्यापित करें।

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:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status

यह पृष्ठ सार्वजनिक व आधिकारिक स्रोतों से योजना सूचना का सार प्रस्तुत करता है। यह कानूनी, वित्तीय या व्यावसायिक सलाह नहीं है; अधूरी या पुरानी हो सकती है; तथा सरकारी अधिसूचनाओं का स्थान नहीं लेती। आवेदन या निर्भरता से पहले पात्रता, लाभ व आवेदन चरण आधिकारिक पोर्टल या परिपत्र पर अवश्य सत्यापित करें।

हिन्दी चुनने पर साइट पर मेनू, बटन, फ़िल्टर और जहाँ उपलब्ध हो श्रेणी नाम हिन्दी में दिखाए जाते हैं। योजना का मुख्य पाठ (शीर्षक, विवरण, पात्रता, दस्तावेज़ आदि) स्रोत की भाषा में रहता है—अक्सर अंग्रेज़ी—जब तक आधिकारिक द्विभाषी या हिन्दी संस्करण उपलब्ध न हो।