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Assistance Scheme for Handicrafts Artisans (ASHA)

Scheme Sponsor: Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Govt. Of Kerala
Target Group: The Artisans in the Handicrafts Sector
Mode of Assistance: Financial Assistance


About the Scheme: The goal of the scheme is to give craftsmen in the handicraft industry
financial support in the form of grants so they can open handicraft businesses. Back-end help
is provided as a one-time assistance to state-eligible craftsmen.
For the purposes of this scheme, an artisan is defined as an individual who has successfully
established an enterprise in the handicrafts sector and has been classified as such by the office
of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Govt. of India or SURABHI, KSBC,
KADCO, HDCK, KELPALM.The application and any other supporting documentation can
be submitted in person or online.


Assistance Pattern:

  • Provides assistance for the Fixed Capital Investment, i.e. construction of Work shed/Workshop, cost of tools, equipment, machinery and accessories, electrification, Technology support/product/Design development.
  • For General Category artisans, assistance is 40% of the Fixed Capital Investment limited to ₹2.00 lakh.
  • For Young (18 to 45 years), Women, and SC/ST artisans, the assistance is 50% limited to ₹3.00 lakh.

Requirements for Application:

  • The applicant shall provide all required details and declare such information as to be true.
  • The applicant shall provide clarifications or further details sought by the recommending/ sanctioning authority.
  • The applicant shall allow inspection or verification of any details mentioned in the application including tools, equipment & accessories, and all other assets if so required by the recommending/sanctioning authority.
  • The applicant shall produce originals of any important documents if so required by the recommending/sanctioning authority for verification.
  • The applicant shall execute the requisite legal agreement on paper as and when the proposal is approved for implementation.
  • The applicant shall utilize the amount received only in the manner agreed upon.
  • The applicant shall operate the unit as stipulated in the agreement in which the quantum of support received failing which the assistance shall be resumed by resorting to the provisions of the Kerala Revenue Recovery Act.


For More Information: https://industry.kerala.gov.in/index.php/schemes-mainmenu/asha-
schemes
Apply on : https://schemes.industry.kerala.gov.in/public/index.php/schemes