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Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials

Quick Summary: Handloom and handicraft artisans of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu can get a 50% subsidy of up to ₹2,00,000/- each on machinery investment and on working capital loans for raw materials.

About Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials

A sub-scheme of the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)” for Handicraft Artisans, “Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials” was started on 3rd July, 2015 by the Dept. of Industries, U.T. Administration Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu for five years. Its term has been extended from 20th May, 2022, and it will stay operative till 19th May, 2027. > Objective of the “Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)”:

Through incentives and assistance, the IPS aims to nurture the MSME Sector and protect it from market vagaries so that businesses become vibrant and successful. Other aims include turning the U.T. into a Special Hub for the MSME sector, increasing Women’s participation in business, cutting unemployment among local residents and encouraging industries to hire resident labourers etc. > Objective of the “Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials” Sub-scheme:

Handloom and Handicrafts artisans of the U.T. who need money to buy machinery or raw materials to grow their business receive Capital subsidy on machinery investment and on working capital.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity, Individual

Launch / Open Date

03 Jul 2015

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only Handloom and Handicrafts artisans may apply

Only Handloom and Handicrafts artisans may apply.

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Residence in the U.T

Residence in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu is required.

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Applicants have to be more than 18 years…

Applicants have to be more than 18 years old.

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The applicant should intend to buy machinery or…

The applicant should intend to buy machinery or raw materials to develop the business.

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Applicants need Handloom or Handicraft skills and must…

Applicants need Handloom or Handicraft skills and must show the products they have made to a committee made up of the GM (DIC), Director (Tourism) and CEO (District Panchayat).

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

Benefits Provided

Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Machinery Investment Subsidy:

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Subsidy Rate:

Half (50%) of the amount invested in machinery is subsidised.

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Maximum Subsidy Amount:

The subsidy can go up to ₹2,00,000/-. Working Capital Loan Subsidy:

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Subsidy Rate:

50% of any working capital loan (e.g., for buying raw materials) is covered.

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Maximum Subsidy Amount:

This too is limited to ₹2,00,000/-. Note: Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ Women/ Differently abled persons with 30% or more disability are entitled to a further 10% subsidy.

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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Corporate Identification Number (CIN) papers

Corporate Identification Number (CIN) papers.

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Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) papers

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) papers.

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Permanent Account Number (PAN) papers

Permanent Account Number (PAN) papers.*

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Goods and Services Tax Number (GST) papers

Goods and Services Tax Number (GST) papers.

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Papers for other registrations

Papers for other registrations.

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Udyam Registration /Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum, where applicable (copy)

Udyam Registration /Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum, where applicable (copy).

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Copies of the Partnership Deed and Firm Registration…

Copies of the Partnership Deed and Firm Registration Certificate (partnership concerns) or of the Memorandum & Articles of Association and Date of Incorporation Certificate (Public/Private Limited companies).

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Where the Enterprise works from its own land,…

Where the Enterprise works from its own land, the land purchase deed signed by the applicant (copy).

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Where the Enterprise works from leased land/ building,…

Where the Enterprise works from leased land/ building, a registered lease agreement running at least 5 years from commencement of commercial production (copy).

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Electricity Department sanction order for the power connection,…

Electricity Department sanction order for the power connection, plus the latest bill (copy).

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Letter authorizing the representative

Letter authorizing the representative.

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PCC, DNH & DD Consent to Operate /…

PCC, DNH & DD Consent to Operate / Renewal, as applicable per Notification No. PCC/DMN/13(PART VI)/2020-21/448 DATED 25/01/2021 (copy).

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Factory licence held by the unit (copy)

Factory licence held by the unit (copy).

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Signed Undertaking

Signed Undertaking.

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Evidence that the Applicant is a Handloom or…

Evidence that the Applicant is a Handloom or Handicraft artisan.

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Applicant's proof of age

Applicant's proof of age.

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Further documents, if needed

Further documents, if needed.

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

2015-07-03

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) For Handicraft Artisans: Assistance For Capital Investment For The Handloom And Handicrafts Artisans Of The U.T. Requiring Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Machinery Or Raw Materials through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process :

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Visit the Official Website and open its Registration…

Visit the Official Website and open its Registration page.

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Complete the input fields with your information and…

Complete the input fields with your information and click “Register”.

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Use the link in the verification email to…

Use the link in the verification email to confirm your email address; if you cannot find it in your Inbox, check Spam.

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To finish Account Verification, click the Link/URL in…

To finish Account Verification, click the Link/URL in the email or copy it into your browser's address bar.

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Enter “111111” as the OTP for mobile verification

Enter “111111” as the OTP for mobile verification. The registered Email Address will then receive your Mobile Number and Pin.

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Login credentials are emailed to the registered address…

Login credentials are emailed to the registered address once registration is successful. Application Process :

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Open the Official Website's user Login page

Open the Official Website's user Login page.

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Provide the registered Mobile Number and the PIN…

Provide the registered Mobile Number and the PIN from your email, then click “Log In”.

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After logging in, pick the “Departments & Services”…

After logging in, pick the “Departments & Services” tab in the left menu bar.

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Scroll till you see “District Industries Centre DD…

Scroll till you see “District Industries Centre DD & DNH”, then click its “Click Here” button to apply for “Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027 (20 May 2022 to 19 May 2027)”.

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The “Common Application Form” is displayed; enter every…

The “Common Application Form” is displayed; enter every required detail and upload the mandatory documents.

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Once everything is entered, double-check it and click…

Once everything is entered, double-check it and click “Submit” to wrap up the application.

Helpdesk: : District Industries Centre, Contact No.: 0260-2260871 / 0260-2260310 E-mail Address: dic-dd@nic.in Technical queries about the Single Window Portal (i.e. https://investdd.in) can go to Contact No. : 0260-2231885 / 2231886 or E-Mail : ddegs-dd@nic.in

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References