Sarkari Yojana

Charmashilpa Scheme

Karnataka
Quick Summary: Karnataka's Charmashilpa Scheme gives Scheduled Caste leather artisans, SHGs and cooperatives ₹10 lakh per unit, half subsidy and half bank loan, to set up mechanised leather production units.

About Charmashilpa Scheme

The Charmashilpa Scheme sets out to modernise how leather artisans produce goods by funding mechanised production units. With this help, leather artisan SHGs and cooperative societies can raise product quality and compete better in the market. Both money and technical guidance are provided so artisans can move from traditional practices to modern methods.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity, Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Charmashilpa Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be leather artisans/Artisans SHGs/Co-operative societies

Applicants must be leather artisans/Artisans SHGs/Co-operative societies.

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The applicant must be from one of these…

The applicant must be from one of these Scheduled Caste sub-castes: Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka.

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The applicant must be 18 years of age

The applicant must be 18 years of age.

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Annual family income must not be more than…

Annual family income must not be more than ₹30,000/ in rural areas or ₹25,000/- in urban areas.

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Neither the applicant nor family members should have…

Neither the applicant nor family members should have benefited from other schemes, training programmes excepted.

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No family member of the applicant should hold…

No family member of the applicant should hold a job in a government or semi-government organisation.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Charmashilpa Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Total Financial Assistance: ₹10,00,000/- for each unit.

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₹5,00,000/- given as subsidy

₹5,00,000/- given as subsidy.

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₹5,00,000/- given as a bank loan

₹5,00,000/- given as a bank loan. Breakdown of costs:

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₹3,50,000/- towards machinery

₹3,50,000/- towards machinery.

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₹6,00,000/- towards working capital (raw materials and labour)

₹6,00,000/- towards working capital (raw materials and labour).

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₹50,000 towards other expenses

₹50,000 towards other expenses.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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A caste certificate bearing the RD number

A caste certificate bearing the RD number.

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A certificate of annual income

A certificate of annual income.

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The family Ration Card

The family Ration Card.

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Passport-size photos of the applicant and spouse

Passport-size photos of the applicant and spouse.

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An E-Shram card (for cobblers/shoemakers)

An E-Shram card (for cobblers/shoemakers).

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The front page of the SHG's bank passbook

The front page of the SHG's bank passbook.

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A Detailed Project Report

A Detailed Project Report.

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The loan papers

The loan papers.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Charmashilpa Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration Process:

Step-01: Open the official Seva Sindhu Portal.

Step-02: Select "New Users Register Here" and enter your Aadhaar Number along with the Captcha code.

Step-03: Key in the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number to proceed.

Step-04: When your DigiLocker account has been created, press "Allow" to move ahead.

Step-05: Provide your email ID and mobile number, set a password, type the captcha, and press "Submit".

Step-06: Enter the OTPs sent to your email and your mobile number, then choose "Validate".

Step-07: After validation, a confirmation message shows that registration has succeeded.



Applying for a Scheme:

Step-01: Open the Seva Sindhu Portal and choose "Department & Services".

Step-02: Pick the "Social Welfare Department" and then the "Charmashilpa Scheme"

Step-03: Press "Apply Online" and enter your registered email ID/mobile number along with the OTP.

Step-04: Choose the scheme and fill in your personal, address, and bank details as asked.

Step-05: After submission, an Application ID is issued, which you can use to follow your application's status on the portal.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References