Sarkari Yojana

Handloom Rebate Scheme

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Handloom Rebate Scheme boosts handloom cooperative sales with a 10% festival rebate for 120 days (20% for women-led groups) and permanent rebates of 5% to 15%, applied for on the e-Kutir portal.

About Handloom Rebate Scheme

Offered by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, the “Handloom Rebate Scheme” uses rebates to lift festival sales of handloom goods. A 10% special rebate applies for 120 festival days, permanent rebates of 5-15% apply to regular sales, and women-led cooperatives can get an enhanced 20% rebate. The aim is to help Gujarat’s handloom cooperatives and apex societies compete better in the market while artisans benefit directly.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

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

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Only registered cooperative societies, apex institutions or women-led…

Only registered cooperative societies, apex institutions or women-led groups may apply.

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Handloom products must be what the applicant makes

Handloom products must be what the applicant makes.

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The Commissionerate's rebate certification has to be secured…

The Commissionerate's rebate certification has to be secured beforehand.

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

Benefits Provided

Handloom Rebate Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Festival Rebate:

sales over 120 days earn 10%, rising to 20% for women-led cooperatives. Permanent Rebates: the standard rate is 5%, and women-led groups get 15%. Additional Support: toolkits are handed out through e-Vouchers, and SC/ST/BPL artisans get priority.

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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Registration certificate of the cooperative

Registration certificate of the cooperative.

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Sales invoices, covering the festival period for the…

Sales invoices, covering the festival period for the special rebate.

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Certification as a women-led cooperative, where relevant

Certification as a women-led cooperative, where relevant.

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Identity proof of artisans for SC/ST/BPL claims

Identity proof of artisans for SC/ST/BPL claims.

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Bank particulars for Direct Benefit Transfer

Bank particulars for Direct Benefit Transfer.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

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

Steps for New Registration

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Go to the eKutir portal; on the right…

Go to the eKutir portal; on the right side of the landing page, select the link "For New Individual Registration, click Here".

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Enter all compulsory details (those with an asterisk)…

Enter all compulsory details (those with an asterisk) on the registration page – Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail, and a Password that you re-type to confirm – then fill the Captcha Code and select "Register".

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Your entered name, mobile number and other details…

Your entered name, mobile number and other details appear in a confirmation pop-up. Choose "Confirm" when they are correct, or "Cancel" to make corrections before selecting "Register" again.

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After successful registration, an SMS with your User…

After successful registration, an SMS with your User ID and Password is sent to your registered mobile number; if you supplied an email address, the same credentials are emailed to you. Steps for Login Procedure and User Profile Update

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Go to the eKutir portal and, under "Login…

Go to the eKutir portal and, under "Login to Portal" on the right side of the landing page, type your User ID, Password and Captcha Code before selecting "Login".

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At first login, you must fill the "User…

At first login, you must fill the "User Profile" with your personal and organisational details. Every asterisked field is compulsory, and a few fields come pre-filled from registration. Except for the fields filled at registration, most of these details may be edited later in "View Profile". Steps for Scheme Application

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With the profile complete, the homepage shows the…

With the profile complete, the homepage shows the schemes that apply to you. Select the scheme name to open its online application form, which has several tabs.

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Enter every compulsory field, upload each mandatory document…

Enter every compulsory field, upload each mandatory document in the given format and size, and type the relevant document number wherever required. Select "Save & Next" to go on to the next tabs.

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Go over all entered information and uploaded documents,…

Go over all entered information and uploaded documents, correcting anything wrong, and tick the box agreeing to the terms and conditions, declaration and privacy policy (if any).

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Selecting "Save & Next" on the last tab…

Selecting "Save & Next" on the last tab produces an application number on screen, which the applicant should keep for future reference. Selecting "Print Application" prints the form. Select "Cancel" if you would rather not continue the application at that moment. Application Printing and Modification
A printout can be taken by selecting "Print Application."
Applications returned for revision show a "Modify" button, through which they can be edited and submitted again.

Helpdesk: /Grievance Redressal
Dial 9909926280 / 9909926180.
Get in touch with your district's District Industries Centre (DIC) . Check Application Status On the Application Status page, type the scheme's Application Number and your Date of Birth, then select "View Status".

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References