Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Programme
This Ministry of Textiles scheme builds world-class infrastructure for handicraft clusters, helping artisans and small businesses access modern facilities, technology, and market linkages. Cluster infrastructure includes Common Facility Centres, Raw Material Banks, Design & Resource Centres, and trade production hubs. Implementing agencies — organized as Special Purpose Vehicles — apply through the regional office of the Textile Commissioner.
About This Scheme
This Ministry of Textiles scheme builds world-class infrastructure for handicraft clusters, helping artisans and small businesses access modern facilities, technology, and market linkages. Cluster infrastructure includes Common Facility Centres, Raw Material Banks, Design & Resource Centres, and trade production hubs. Implementing agencies — organized as Special Purpose Vehicles — apply through the regional office of the Textile Commissioner.
Full official description
The objective is to develop these two clusters with world-class infrastructure. The guiding principle behind the design of clusters would be to create world-class infrastructure that caters to the business needs of the local artisans & SMEs to boost production and export. In brief, the main objective of setting up these clusters is to assist the artisans & entrepreneurs in setting up world-class units with modern infrastructure, the latest technology, and adequate training and HRD inputs, coupled with market linkages and production diversification. SPV is designed in such a way, it will have Standard Models of units of SSI and SME with infrastructure that is customized to give a competitive edge and these centers have greater potential to become globally competitive.
Benefits
- World-class cluster infrastructure: Common Facility Centres, Raw Material Banks, Design & Resource Centres, and production hubs
- Skill training, design workshops, and capacity-building programs for artisans and entrepreneurs
- Marketing events, seminars, and publicity support
- Improved tool kits and trade facilitation for local artisans
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Implementing agency must be a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) — a registered legal entity, preferably a company
- SPV must involve key stakeholders: manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and artisan federations or SHGs
- SPV is typically selected through an open competitive bidding process
How to Apply
- Application to be submitted by the Executing Agency (EA) at the concerned Regional office of the Textile Commissioner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Programme (CHCDP)?
The CHCDP is a scheme by the Ministry of Textiles designed to develop handicrafts clusters with world-class infrastructure, aiming to enhance production, export, skill training, and business competitiveness for artisans and SMEs.
What is the main objective of CHCDP?
The objective is to assist artisans and entrepreneurs in:
- Setting up modern, well-equipped units
- Accessing cutting-edge technology
- Receiving training and HR development
- Getting market linkages and support for production diversification
Who can apply under this scheme?
Only a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) can apply. The SPV must be a legal entity (preferably a company) comprising stakeholders like:
- Leading manufacturers
- Suppliers
- Buyers
- Artisan federations or Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
How is the SPV selected?
Generally, the SPV is selected through an open competitive bidding process. However, due to the unorganized nature of the handicrafts sector, the Project Approval and Monitoring Committee (PAMC) or the Government may select SPVs directly in special cases.
What are the key interventions or benefits offered under the CHCDP?
The scheme supports: Baseline survey & activity mapping Skill training & capacity building Improved toolkits Marketing events, seminars, and design workshops Establishment of Common Facility Centres, Raw Material Banks, Emporiums, and Design & Resource Centres
Is this scheme for individual artisans?
No, this is a cluster-level infrastructure development scheme. However, individual artisans benefit indirectly through enhanced production facilities, skill training, market access, and better working environments.
What infrastructure will be created under this scheme?
The scheme will help develop:
- Trade Common Production Centres
- Design & Resource Centres
- Facilitation Centres
- Emporiums and Common Facility Centres (CFCs) for artisans’ use
What documents are required to apply for CHCDP?
The Executing Agency (EA) must submit:
- Detailed Project Report (DPR)
- Nature of SPV
- Sale/Lease Deed of land/building in the name of SPV- Non-agricultural land certificate
- Approved layout plan
What is the application process for the scheme?
The process is offline. The Executing Agency (EA) must submit the application and necessary documents at the concerned Regional Office of the Textile Commissioner.
Who implements the CHCDP scheme?
The scheme is implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) selected by the Project Approval and Monitoring Committee (PAMC) under the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Detailed Project Report
- Nature of SPV
- Sale /lease deed of land/building in the name of SPV.
- Non-agricultural land certificate.
- Approved layout plan.