National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: EMPORIA
State handicraft corporations, NGOs, cooperatives, SHGs, and other eligible agencies can receive government grants to set up or renovate dedicated handicraft retail stores (emporia) in commercially viable locations across India. The government covers 80%–100% of the project cost. Submit a proposal to your regional Handicraft Service Centre to apply.
About This Scheme
State handicraft corporations, NGOs, cooperatives, SHGs, and other eligible agencies can receive government grants to set up or renovate dedicated handicraft retail stores (emporia) in commercially viable locations across India. The government covers 80%–100% of the project cost. Submit a proposal to your regional Handicraft Service Centre to apply.
Full official description
The scheme "Infrastructure and Technology Support: EMPORIA" is a Component/Sub-Scheme under the Umbrella Scheme "National Handicrafts Development Programme". Under this component, assistance would be provided for the setting up of emporia. These would be set up in commercially viable locations in the implementing agencies' own/rented buildings. The basic objective of the component is to provide a marketing platform to the Local Handicrafts Artisans in their respective area through the outlet and emporia.
Benefits
- Up to ₹60 lakh grant for setting up a new emporium (own or rented building)
- Up to ₹15 lakh grant for strengthening or renovating an existing emporium
- Government covers 80% of admissible cost; implementing agency contributes 20%
- For North-East states, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep: government covers 90%, agency pays 10%
- 100% government funding available for renovation/strengthening of existing emporia
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Central or State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporations, or other government-promoted corporations/agencies
- Eligible NGOs, registered SHGs, statutory local bodies, exporter associations, Apex Cooperative Societies, or national-level apex societies (registered under Society/Trust Act)
- Organizations such as IICT, MHSC, HMCM, NIFT, or Export Promotion Councils
- Producer companies registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act working for handicrafts/handlooms promotion
- The DC (Handicrafts) department may also directly implement the scheme
- Individual artisans alone are NOT directly eligible; must apply through an eligible organization
How to Apply
For the Implementing Agencies: The proposals in the prescribed proforma along with all the (self-attested) supporting documents in hard copy should reach the concerned Handicraft Service Center (HSC) , O/o the DC (HC) in time. NOTE 1: The proposal sent earlier without any invitation or received after the timeline/last date, mentioned above, will not be entertained. NOTE 2: Incomplete proposals without the mandatory enclosures and proposals that are not clearly recommended and received after the due date will not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Full Form Of NHDP?
The Full Form of NHDP is "National Handicrafts Development Programme".
What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
The basic objective of the component is to provide a marketing platform to the Local Handicrafts Artisans in their respective area through the outlet and emporia.
At What Locations Shall The EMPORIA Be Set Up?
These would be set up in commercially viable locations in the implementing agencies' own/rented buildings.
For What Purposes Is The Financial Assistance Provided To The Implementing Agencies?
Under this component, assistance would be provided for the setting up of emporia.
What Shall Be The Financial Ceiling For Setting Up A New Emporia?
For setting up a New Emporia (Rented/Own building), the Per Unit Cost shall be [?] 60,00,000.
What Shall Be The Financial Ceiling For Strengthening / Renovation?
For Strengthening / Renovation, the Per Unit Cost shall be [?] 15,00,000.
What Percentage Of The Admissible Amount Shall Be Borne By The O/O The DC (H)?
80% of the admissible amount shall be borne by the O/o the DC (H)
What Percentage Of The Admissible Amount Shall Be Borne By The Implementing Agency?
20% will be contributed by the implementing agency subject to the ceiling specified.
What Percent Of The Assistance Shall Be Borne By The Office Of The DC (Handicrafts) For The Strengthening / Renovation Of The Existing Emporia?
100% assistance will be borne by the Office of the DC (Handicrafts) for the Strengthening / Renovation of the existing Emporia.
Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
The scheme guidelines can be found at this link - http://handicrafts.nic.in/pdf/Scheme.pdf#page=1
Where Can I Find The Link To The Proforma For Proposal?
The Proforma For Proposal can be found at this link - http://www.handicrafts.nic.in/cmsUpload/20221026154722Emporia.pdf
To Whom Shall The Proposal Be Addressed?
The proposals in the prescribed proforma along with all the (self-attested) supporting documents in hard copy should be addressed to the concerned Handicraft Service Center (HSC), O/o the DC (HC).
Are The National Level Apex Societies (Registered Under The Society Act/ Trust Act, Etc.) Also Eligible To Apply?
Yes, the National level Apex Societies (registered under the society act/ trust act, etc.) are also eligible to apply for the role of Implementing Agency.
Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?
No, this scheme accepts offline applications.
Ready to apply?
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Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- For Fresh Proposals:
- Proposal in prescribed proforma.
- Recommendation letter of Field office/Regional Office.
- Valid Registration Certificate.
- Article & Memorandum of Association.
- Bye-Laws.
- Three years Balance Sheet & audited statement of accounts.
- Annual Report of last Year.
- Affidavit in respect of Non-Corrupt Practice and validity of Registration.
- Land ownership document/ Lease agreement for the proposed project/Detailed Project Report.
- Feasibility report of the project to be certified by a scheduled commercial bank.
- Construction plan and cost estimate duly authenticated by Architect/ Chartered Engineer.
- Third-party assessment report from a recognized Chartered Engineer/ technical valuer for equipment/ machines to be installed
- Undertaking that balance of the total cost to be borne by the implementing agency, along with escalated cost, if any.
- Any other documents mentioned in Proforma/ desired by the competent authority.
- NOTE 1:
- All documents should be attested by Implementing Agency.
- NOTE 2:
- The implementing agency will be required to sign a Memorandum of understanding specifying quantified deliverables.
- For Reimbursement Proposals:
- Monthly Performance Report/ Performance cum Achievement Report (as applicable) with photographs.
- Verification report (Gist of expenditure) with the mode of payment from concerned Asst. Director, Handicrafts Service Centre/Field formation
- Utilization Certification in GFR 12A duly verified/certified by Chartered Accountant with membership No. and countersigned by Implementing Agency.
- An audited statement of accounts and statement of expenditure duly verified/certified by Chartered Accountant with membership No. and countersigned by Implementing Agency.
- An inspection report from the concerned AD of the field office.
- Any other documents desired by the competent authority.
- For Fresh Proposals as well as Reimbursement Proposals, the applicant is required to certify the following:
- 1. No financial assistance has been received from any other source for the same purpose.
- 2. The provisions of the scheme have been fully understood and we take responsibility for the successful completion of the project within the stipulated time.
- 3. All infrastructures are available with the organization to implement the project.
- 4. There is no duplication of efforts that takes place with existing schemes of other ministries.
- 5. The Organization is not involved in any corrupt practices and has not been black-listed by any central/state agencies.
- 6. No UC is pending in any scheme of the O/o DC (Handicrafts).