Assistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans
✓ Information verified — June 2026The Scheme intends to provide financial assistance in the form of grant to the artisans in the handicrafts sector for setting up handicraft enterprises. The assistance is a one time support to eligible artisans of the state as back end assistance.
What You Get
- One-time financial grant for setting up handicraft enterprise
- Back-end assistance to reduce startup costs
- Support to become self-employed artisan entrepreneur
- Encouragement for traditional handicraft business development
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Kerala residents only
- Must be a resident of Kerala state
- Must be an active artisan in the handicrafts sector
- Should intend to set up or expand a handicraft enterprise
- Must not have received similar assistance previously under this scheme
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Residence Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Artisan Registration Certificate
- 5. Business Plan or Proposal
- 6. Income Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Kerala
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ashaRelated Schemes
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