Sarkari Yojana
Cluster Development Scheme
About Cluster Development Scheme
Introduced in 2003-04 by the Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, the “Cluster Development Scheme” boosts the productivity and competitiveness of handloom and handicraft artisans through a cluster-based development model. It tackles problems common to Micro and Small Enterprises, such as upgrading technology, skills and quality and improving access to markets and capital. Clusters of at least 25 artisans working and producing at a single location can get help such as a Diagnostic Survey, design Development, Training, a Common Facility Centre, margin money, managerial subsidy, publicity, export support and Marketing Facility. Applicants must belong to a cluster of at least 25 artisans and be engaged in handloom and handicraft work in Gujarat state. Implementation is handled by Boards and Corporations under the Cottage Commissionerate and by reputed institutions like the National Institute of Design and the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Cluster Development Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must belong to a cluster of no…
Applicants must belong to a cluster of no fewer than 25 artisans who work and produce goods at a single place.
Applicants must be working in the handloom and…
Applicants must be working in the handloom and handicraft sector.
Applicants must be working and producing at a…
Applicants must be working and producing at a shared or designated site in Gujarat.
Applicants must be carrying out artisan-based work in…
Applicants must be carrying out artisan-based work in handloom and handicrafts.
Applicants must fall under the Micro or Small…
Applicants must fall under the Micro or Small Enterprise category.
Applicants must be ready to join in group…
Applicants must be ready to join in group activities of the cluster.
Benefits Provided
Cluster Development Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Types of Assistance Provided
Diagnostic Survey:
Study and analysis of what the cluster needs and what it can achieve.
Design Development:
Help with product design and innovation.
Training:
Skill-building and capacity development for artisans.
Common Facility Centre:
Creation of shared infrastructure and facilities.
Margin Money:
Money to meet working capital needs.
Managerial Subsidy:
Help with management and administration costs.
Publicity:
Promotion and marketing of the cluster's products.
Export Assistance:
Help in reaching overseas markets.
Marketing Facility:
Marketing support within India and abroad. Conditions for Availment/Continuation
The cluster must keep at least 25 artisans…
The cluster must keep at least 25 artisans working and producing at one place.
Beneficiaries must stay engaged in handloom and handicraft…
Beneficiaries must stay engaged in handloom and handicraft work.
The scheme guidelines and periodic reporting rules must…
The scheme guidelines and periodic reporting rules must be followed.
Beneficiaries must attend the required training and skill…
Beneficiaries must attend the required training and skill development programmes.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
At Application Stage
A certificate showing that the cluster has been…
A certificate showing that the cluster has been formed
The list of member artisans (at least 25)
The list of member artisans (at least 25)
An identity document (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport)
An identity document (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport)
A document proving address
A document proving address
Certificate of business registration (where applicable)
Certificate of business registration (where applicable)
Bank account particulars (passbook copy or a cancelled…
Bank account particulars (passbook copy or a cancelled cheque)
A project proposal for the particular assistance sought
A project proposal for the particular assistance sought
Certificate of registration as a Micro Small Medium…
Certificate of registration as a Micro Small Medium Enterprise For Verification Stage
Evidence of production, such as product samples or…
Evidence of production, such as product samples or photographs
Particulars of the facility (records of the workshop…
Particulars of the facility (records of the workshop or production area)
Certificates of skills (where held)
Certificates of skills (where held)
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Cluster Development Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
A representative of the cluster should go to…
A representative of the cluster should go to any of the implementing agencies listed below and ask the designated staff for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.
Boards and Corporations under the Cottage Commissionerate
National Institute of Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology
SHRUJAN, SAHAJ, ICCED & Freelance Designers
Gujarat Mahila Khadi Rashtriya Gramin Trust (the Nodal Agency)
Complete all compulsory fields and attach copies of…
Complete all compulsory fields and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested where needed).
Apply for the particular help needed (Diagnostic Survey,…
Apply for the particular help needed (Diagnostic Survey, Training, Common Facility Centre and so on).
Ask the receiving office for a receipt or…
Ask the receiving office for a receipt or acknowledgement showing the date and time of submission and a unique reference number (if any). Post-Application Processes
Through diagnostic surveys and field visits, the implementing…
Through diagnostic surveys and field visits, the implementing agency assesses the cluster's needs, potential and eligibility for the assistance sought.
Once approved, the implementing agency delivers the sanctioned…
Once approved, the implementing agency delivers the sanctioned help and services in line with the approved project plan and scheme guidelines. The agency will monitor and evaluate the cluster regularly to make sure the assistance is used properly and the intended development results are achieved.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.