Sarkari Yojana
Handicraft Rebate Scheme
About Handicraft Rebate Scheme
The Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, runs the “Handicraft Rebate Scheme” to back artisans and cooperatives with rebates on handicraft sales. A permanent rebate of 5% applies to retail sales, and an extra special rebate of 10% is offered at festival time, bringing the total to 15–20% for women-led cooperatives. The scheme operates through the e-Kutir portal, where an e-voucher system keeps toolkit distribution and rebate payments transparent. Industrial cooperatives, apex societies and women-led groups are its main beneficiaries, and it aims to make them more competitive while improving artisan welfare.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Handicraft Rebate Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants should be a registered cooperative society, an…
Applicants should be a registered cooperative society, an apex institution or a women-led group.
They must be makers of handicrafts
They must be makers of handicrafts.
Rebate certification has to be obtained in advance…
Rebate certification has to be obtained in advance from the Commissionerate.
Benefits Provided
Handicraft Rebate Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Permanent Rebate:
Retail sales of handicraft carry a 5% rebate
Retail sales of handicraft carry a 5% rebate.
Women-led cooperatives get 15%
Women-led cooperatives get 15%. Special Festival Rebate:
For 120 days during festivals, a further 10%…
For 120 days during festivals, a further 10% is added (15% in total for general cooperatives and 20% for women-led groups). Targeted Support:
Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans receive higher rebates
Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans receive higher rebates.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof that the cooperative/institution is registered
Proof that the cooperative/institution is registered.
Sales invoices listing product details
Sales invoices listing product details.
Identity proof of artisans (for SC/ST/BPL claims)
Identity proof of artisans (for SC/ST/BPL claims).
Certification of being women-led, where relevant
Certification of being women-led, where relevant.
Bank particulars for paying the rebate
Bank particulars for paying the rebate.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Handicraft Rebate Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Steps for New Registration
Open the eKutir portal and, in the right-hand…
Open the eKutir portal and, in the right-hand panel of the landing page, choose "New Individual Registration".
Complete every field marked with an asterisk on…
Complete every field marked with an asterisk on the registration page: Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail and Password (typed twice to confirm). Enter the Captcha Code and press "Register".
A pop-up will show the name, mobile number…
A pop-up will show the name, mobile number and other details you entered. Press "Confirm" if everything is right; otherwise press "Cancel", fix the errors and press "Register" once more.
When registration succeeds, your User ID and Password…
When registration succeeds, your User ID and Password arrive by SMS on the registered mobile number, and also by email if you gave an email address. Steps for Login Procedure and User Profile Update
On the eKutir portal, use the "Login to…
On the eKutir portal, use the "Login to Portal" section in the right-hand panel to enter your User ID, Password and Captcha Code, then press "Login".
The first time you log in, fill out…
The first time you log in, fill out the "User Profile" with personal and organisational details. Fields with an asterisk are compulsory, and some are already filled from your registration data. Apart from the fields entered during registration, most details can be changed later under "View Profile". Steps for Scheme Application
Once logged in with a completed profile, the…
Once logged in with a completed profile, the homepage lists schemes relevant to you. Click the scheme you want, which opens its online application form, split across several tabs.
Complete all mandatory fields and upload the required…
Complete all mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the stated format and size, entering the document number for each upload where asked. Press "Save & Next" to move through the tabs.
Check all entries and uploads carefully and correct…
Check all entries and uploads carefully and correct anything needed. Tick the checkbox to accept the terms and conditions, declaration and privacy policy (if any).
Pressing "Save & Next" on the final tab…
Pressing "Save & Next" on the final tab creates an application number shown on screen; note it down for later. To print the application, press "Print Application".
You can press "Cancel" if you do not want to go ahead with the application at that time.
Application Printing and Modification
To print, press "Print Application."
When an application is sent back for revision, a "Modify" button shows up, allowing you to edit and resubmit it.
Phone 9909926280 / 9909926180.
Reach out to the District Industries Centre (DIC) in your district. Check Application Status Open the Application Status page, enter the scheme Application Number and your Date of Birth, and press "View Status".
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.