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National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Textiles

The scheme "Infrastructure & Technology Support: URBAN HAAT" is introduced is to set up a permanent marketing infrastructure in towns/ metropolitan cities to provide direct marketing facilities to handicrafts artisans/handloom weavers, enabling them to sell their products to wider target audience.

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What You Get

  • Access to permanent retail space in urban markets to sell handicrafts and handloom products directly
  • Reduced middlemen costs by selling directly to customers
  • Wider reach to urban buyers and tourist footfall
  • Support for marketing and visibility of artisan products
  • Opportunity to earn better profits through direct sales

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–60 years
  • Must be a registered handicraft artisan or handloom weaver
  • Must have genuine handmade or handloom products to sell
  • Individual artisans, groups, and cooperatives can apply
  • Products must meet quality standards set by the scheme
  • Priority may be given to SC/ST artisans and women artisans

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Bank Account Details
  3. 3. Craft/Artisan Registration Certificate
  4. 4. Product Photos/Samples
  5. 5. Address Proof
  6. 6. PAN Card or Voter ID

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Textiles
Category
Employment
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–60 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Textiles

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