Handicraft Rebate Scheme
5–20% retail rebate on handicraft sales · Gujarat cooperatives, higher for women-led
Gujarat's Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries gives registered handicraft cooperatives financial rebates on sales to make their products more price-competitive. Regular sales earn a 5-15% rebate (higher for women-led cooperatives), and during festival seasons (120 days per year), an extra 10% kicks in. Apply online through the e-Kutir portal at e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
Gujarat's Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries gives registered handicraft cooperatives financial rebates on sales to make their products more price-competitive. Regular sales earn a 5-15% rebate (higher for women-led cooperatives), and during festival seasons (120 days per year), an extra 10% kicks in. Apply online through the e-Kutir portal at e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The "Handicraft Rebate Scheme" launched by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, aims to support artisans and cooperatives by providing financial rebates on the sale of handicrafts. The scheme offers a 5% permanent rebate on retail sales and an additional 10% special rebate during festivals (totaling 15–20% for women-led cooperatives). Implemented via the e-Kutir portal, it ensures transparency through an e-voucher system for toolkit distribution and rebate disbursement. The scheme targets industrial cooperatives, apex societies, and women-led groups, promoting market competitiveness and artisan welfare.
Benefits
- 5% permanent rebate on retail handicraft sales (general cooperatives)
- 15% permanent rebate for women-led cooperatives
- Extra 10% special rebate for 120 festival days per year (total 15% for general, 20% for women-led cooperatives)
- Priority support for artisans from Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL families
💡 Why Startups Should Care
A permanent 15% rebate for women-led cooperatives — rising to 20% during festivals — directly boosts margins on every sale. For a handicraft cooperative, this rebate effectively functions as ongoing revenue support rather than a one-time grant.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a registered cooperative society, apex institution, or women-led group
- Must produce handicraft products
- Must obtain prior rebate certification from the Commissionerate before claiming any rebate
How to Apply
- Visit the eKutir portal (e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in).
- On the landing page, click the new registration option for cooperatives/institutions.
- Complete registration with your cooperative details.
- Submit sales invoices with product details periodically to claim the rebate.
- Enhanced rebates for SC/ST or BPL artisans are applied automatically on verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first step I need to take to register myself as a new user on the portal?
You need to visit the eKutir portal website and look for the right pane on the landing page. Click on "For New Individual Registration, click Here" to begin the registration process.
Which specific personal details are mandatory for me to provide during the new registration process?
You must fill in all fields marked with an asterisk including Full Name in English, Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email, and Password with confirmation.
Is providing an Aadhaar Card Number compulsory for completing my registration on the portal?
Yes, the Aadhaar Card Number is a mandatory field marked with an asterisk and must be provided to complete your registration.
Can I complete my registration without providing an email address on the portal?
Email address is a mandatory field marked with an asterisk, so you must provide it to complete your registration successfully.
Is there any security verification step I need to complete before submitting my registration form?
Yes, you must fill in the Captcha Code as part of the security verification before clicking the "Register" button.
Can I make changes to my information if I notice errors in the confirmation pop-up?
Yes, if any information is incorrect in the confirmation pop-up, you can click "Cancel", make necessary corrections, and then click "Register" again.
How will I receive my login credentials after successfully completing the registration process?
Your User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS upon successful registration completion.
Will I receive my login credentials through email as well as SMS after registration?
If you have provided an email address during registration, the credentials will be sent to both your registered mobile number and email.
What mandatory step must I complete during my first login to the portal after registration?
Upon first login, you must complete your "User Profile" by providing personal and organizational details in all mandatory fields marked with asterisks.
Will some of my profile information be automatically filled when I access the profile section for the first time?
Yes, some fields will be pre-filled based on the information you provided during the initial registration process.
Can I modify all the information in my profile after completing it for the first time?
Most profile details can be updated later from the "View Profile" section, except for the fields you initially filled during registration.
How will I know which schemes are available for me to apply after logging into my account?
After logging in and completing your profile, the system will display schemes relevant to you on the homepage.
What should I do if I want to apply for a specific scheme that appears on my homepage?
Click on the name of the scheme you intend to apply for, and you will be redirected to the online application form.
How is the online application form structured when I start filling it for any scheme?
The application form is divided into multiple tabs that you need to complete sequentially by clicking "Save & Next" to proceed.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Registration proof of cooperative/institution
- Sales invoices with product details
- Artisan identity proofs (for SC/ST/BPL claims)
- Women-led certification (if applicable)