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Clear filtersFinancial Assistance to Traditional Artisans (Panchavrutthi Scheme)
The Panchavrutthi Scheme is a Karnataka government initiative that provides financial assistance to traditional artisans from the Vishwakarma community. The scheme helps these skilled craftspeople purchase modern tools and equipment, and upgrade their technical skills. By supporting artisans in adopting new technologies, the scheme aims to improve the quality of their work and increase their earning potential.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: EMPORIA
The National Handicrafts Development Programme's Infrastructure and Technology Support scheme helps artisans and weavers set up their own shops called emporia (retail stores). These shops are opened in good business locations using the organization's own or rented buildings. The scheme is run by the Ministry of Textiles to support traditional craftspeople in selling their products directly to customers.
View DetailsPension Scheme for Artisans
This is a pension support scheme run by the Uttarakhand state government to help senior artisans. It provides an additional monthly incentive to skilled craftspeople aged 60 and above who are already receiving old-age pension. The scheme targets artisans from below-poverty-line (BPL) families to improve their financial security in old age.
View DetailsPoompuhar State Award
Poompuhar State Award is a recognition and financial assistance scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi. It honors skilled artisans and craftspeople who have made significant contributions to traditional crafts and handlooms in Tamil Nadu. Awardees receive monetary rewards, a gold medal, and other recognition along with potential pension benefits.
View DetailsViswakarma Pension Scheme
The Viswakarma Pension Scheme is a pension programme launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala. It is designed to provide regular pension support to traditional workers belonging to Viswakarma communities. The scheme recognizes and supports artisans and craftspeople such as carpenters, goldsmiths, iron workers, and stone workers who form an important part of Kerala's traditional workforce.
View DetailsNational Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT
URBAN HAAT is a government scheme run by the Ministry of Textiles to help handicraft artisans and handloom weavers sell their products directly to customers. The scheme sets up permanent market spaces in towns and cities where artisans can display and sell their goods. This gives craftspeople a wider customer base and better business opportunities without going through middlemen.
View DetailsBihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Accidental Injuries
This scheme is run by the Labour Resources Department of Bihar to protect unorganised workers and craftsmen from financial hardship caused by accidental injuries. It provides social security and financial assistance to workers and craftspeople in the unorganised sector who suffer injuries while working. The scheme aims to ensure that poor workers do not face economic difficulties due to workplace accidents.
View DetailsShilpi Samridhi Yojana
Shilpi Samridhi Yojana is an economic empowerment scheme run by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation under the Government of Haryana. It provides loans and financial benefits to families of scheduled caste artisans and craftspeople. The scheme helps artisans start or expand economic development activities and improve their livelihoods through accessible credit support.
View DetailsWest Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme: Support for Digital Marketing
This scheme is run by the MSME and Textiles Department of the West Bengal Government. It helps traditional artisans and craftspeople learn to sell their products online and reach more customers through digital markets and e-commerce platforms. The scheme aims to give artisans better business opportunities by connecting them to online buyers across India and beyond.
View DetailsLiving Craft Treasure Award
The Living Craft Treasure Award is the highest state-level recognition for handicraft artisans in Tamil Nadu. Launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department in 2013-2014, this award honors master craftspeople who have achieved excellence and eminence in their craft. It recognizes and celebrates skilled artisans who have dedicated their lives to preserving traditional handicraft heritage.
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