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Clear filtersPM Vishwakarma
PM Vishwakarma is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. It provides complete support to traditional artisans and craftspeople across India to grow their businesses and reach new customers. The scheme helps skilled workers in trades like carpentry, metalwork, and textiles upgrade their skills and products.
View DetailsMission Solar Charkha
Mission Solar Charkha is a pilot scheme run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to create employment through traditional spinning and weaving. The scheme sets up Solar Charkha Clusters in focal villages and surrounding areas within 8-10 kilometers radius. It aims to provide modern solar-powered equipment to spinners and weavers, combining traditional crafts with renewable energy.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Research & Development Scheme
This is a research and development scheme run by the Ministry of Textiles to study and understand the handicraft sector across India. It conducts surveys and studies about the economic, social, and aesthetic aspects of traditional crafts and the artisans who make them. The scheme generates information and feedback that helps the government plan better policies and programs for handicraft workers and their communities.
View DetailsMotorisation Of Traditional Crafts
The Motorisation of Traditional Crafts scheme is run by the Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Government of Odisha. It aims to help traditional fishermen increase their income and improve their livelihoods by providing support to motorize their traditional non-motorized fishing boats and crafts. This scheme enables fishermen to modernize their equipment while continuing traditional fishing practices.
View DetailsUpgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development
USTTAD is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to support artisans and craftspeople working in traditional arts and crafts. The scheme focuses on upgrading skills and providing training to help traditional craftspeople improve their craft quality and income. It aims to preserve India's rich cultural heritage while making traditional arts more economically viable for practitioners.
View DetailsSelf Employment Scheme
This Karnataka state scheme supports religious minority communities in starting or expanding small businesses. It provides subsidies through nationalized and scheduled banks to help minorities establish enterprises in handicrafts, services, and agriculture-based activities. The scheme aims to promote self-employment and economic empowerment among minority communities.
View DetailsNew Charkha-Loom Scheme
The New Charkha-Loom Scheme is run by the Gujarat government to support registered khadi spinners and weavers. It provides financial assistance to help artisans purchase traditional spinning wheels (charkhas) and looms. This scheme aims to strengthen sustainable livelihoods in the khadi sector and preserve traditional textile crafts.
View DetailsAward Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs
This is a state-level award scheme run by the Uttarakhand government to recognize and honor skilled artisans and weavers. The scheme celebrates exceptional craftsmanship in handicrafts and handloom sectors, particularly cotton and woolen textiles. Awards are given at both district and state levels to outstanding performers who demonstrate excellence in their craft.
View DetailsAssistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers
This scheme provides financial support to women artisans engaged in traditional handloom spinning and weaving work in Uttarakhand. It aims to preserve and promote traditional weaving crafts by making modern handloom equipment affordable for women workers. The scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand government to support the livelihoods of women in the handloom sector.
View DetailsInvestment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials
The Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for Handicraft Artisans is a government program run by the Department of Industries, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. It provides financial assistance to handloom and handicraft artisans in the union territory who need money to buy machinery or raw materials. This scheme helps small artisans grow their business and improve their production capacity.
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