National Handicrafts Development Programme: Direct Benefit to Artisans - Supports to Artisans in Indigent Circumstances
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme "Direct Benefit to Artisans - Supports to Artisans in Indigent Circumstances" is designed to give a boost to the handicraft sector in India. Assistance of upto ₹8,000/- per month is granted to the Artisans in Indigent Circumstances in the form of monthly allowance/lump sum grant/ both.
What You Get
- Monthly allowance up to ₹8,000 per month
- Lump sum grant (one-time payment) option
- Combination of monthly allowance and lump sum grant
- Direct financial support to help with living expenses
- Help to continue handicraft work without financial stress
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must be a traditional handicraft artisan or craftsperson
- Must be facing indigent (difficult financial) circumstances
- Should have been engaged in handicraft work for a reasonable period
- Age and income limits may apply (check with local office)
- Preference may be given to senior artisans and those without other income sources
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Artisan Registration Certificate
- 5. Proof of Handicraft Work
- 6. Age Proof
- 7. Address Proof
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
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Textiles
- Category
- Financial
- 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/nhdp-dba-sai…Nodal Ministry
Ministry Of Textiles
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