Sarkari Yojana

National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT

Quick Summary: NHDP's Urban Haat component builds Dilli-Haat-style marketing complexes in towns and cities, funding stalls, dormitories and food courts so artisans and weavers can sell directly to buyers year-round.

About National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT

Under the same umbrella “National Handicrafts Development Programme”, the “Infrastructure and Technology Support: URBAN HAAT” component sets out to build permanent marketing infrastructure in towns and metros, giving handicraft artisans and handloom weavers a direct channel to sell their wares year-round to a wider customer base. Each Haat will house enough stalls to serve authentic regional Indian cuisine, rotated among vendors.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Textiles

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Local statutory bodies, Apex cooperative societies, and National-level…

Local statutory bodies, Apex cooperative societies, and National-level Apex societies (registered under the Societies Act/Trusts Act, etc.).

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Producer companies backed by the O/o DC (Handicrafts)

Producer companies backed by the O/o DC (Handicrafts).

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Implementation of infrastructure projects is limited to agencies…

Implementation of infrastructure projects is limited to agencies whose audited annual turnover has been at least Rs. 1.5 Cr in each of the last three consecutive years -- a condition that does not apply when the Implementing Agency (IA) is a Central/State Government agency.

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

Benefits Provided

National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance and Funding Pattern for the Implementing Agencies:
For Urban Haat: ₹8,00,00,000/- per unit.
Funding Split: 40% each from O/o DC(HC) and DC(HL); the remaining 20% from the implementing agency.
Land Contribution: Supplied by the implementing agency, over and above its 20% share.
Special Areas (NER, J&K, Ladakh, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep): 45% each from O/o DC(HC) and DC(HL); 10% from the implementing agency.
Renovation Assistance: Up to ₹2,50,00,000/-, entirely funded by O/o DC(Handicrafts) & DC(Handlooms). NOTE 1: Mini Urban Haats can also get assistance where needed and feasible, with the financial support scaled to the number of stalls, land area, & other deliverables. The PAMC comprises DC(HC), DC(HL), and a representative of IFW. Upon receipt of the Financial Assistance, the following shall be the deliverables for the Implementing Agency:

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Building 50-80 stalls, each measuring 10x8 sq

Building 50-80 stalls, each measuring 10x8 sq. ft.

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Two toilet blocks, one each for ladies and…

Two toilet blocks, one each for ladies and gents.

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A craftspersons' dormitory able to house at least…

A craftspersons' dormitory able to house at least 100 people.

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A food court

A food court.

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A pavilion/stage for cultural programmes

A pavilion/stage for cultural programmes.

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A store room

A store room.

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A meeting/conference room

A meeting/conference room.

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A souvenir shop

A souvenir shop. Benefits for the Buyers/Tourists: Modelled on Dilli Haat, already a well-known draw for buyers and tourists at home and abroad, the Food & Craft Bazaar will give both domestic and international visitors a place for leisure and recreation.

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:

For Fresh Proposals:

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Proposal in the prescribed proforma

Proposal in the prescribed proforma.

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Recommendation letter from the Field/Regional Office

Recommendation letter from the Field/Regional Office.

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Valid Registration Certificate

Valid Registration Certificate.

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Articles and Memorandum of Association

Articles and Memorandum of Association.

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Bye-laws

Bye-laws.

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Audited balance sheets and statements of accounts for…

Audited balance sheets and statements of accounts for the last three years.

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Previous year's Annual Report

Previous year's Annual Report.

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Affidavit on non-corrupt practice and registration validity

Affidavit on non-corrupt practice and registration validity.

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Land ownership document/lease agreement for the proposed project,…

Land ownership document/lease agreement for the proposed project, or a Detailed Project Report.

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Feasibility report certified by a scheduled commercial bank

Feasibility report certified by a scheduled commercial bank.

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Construction plan and cost estimate, duly authenticated by…

Construction plan and cost estimate, duly authenticated by an Architect/Chartered Engineer.

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Third-party assessment report from a recognised Chartered Engineer/technical…

Third-party assessment report from a recognised Chartered Engineer/technical valuer covering the equipment/machines to be installed

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Undertaking that the balance cost, plus any escalation,…

Undertaking that the balance cost, plus any escalation, will be met by the implementing agency.

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Any other documents mentioned in the proforma or…

Any other documents mentioned in the proforma or wanted by the competent authority. NOTE 1: The Implementing Agency must attest all documents. NOTE 2: The implementing agency has to sign a Memorandum of Understanding laying out quantified deliverables. For Reimbursement Proposals:

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Monthly Performance Report/ Performance cum Achievement Report (as…

Monthly Performance Report/ Performance cum Achievement Report (as applicable) with photographs.

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Verification report (Gist of expenditure) with the mode…

Verification report (Gist of expenditure) with the mode of payment from concerned Asst. Director, Handicrafts Service Centre/Field formation

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Utilization Certification in GFR 12A duly verified/certified by…

Utilization Certification in GFR 12A duly verified/certified by Chartered Accountant with membership No. and countersigned by Implementing Agency.

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An audited statement of accounts and statement of…

An audited statement of accounts and statement of expenditure duly verified/certified by Chartered Accountant with membership No. and countersigned by Implementing Agency.

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An inspection report from the concerned AD of…

An inspection report from the concerned AD of the field office.

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Any other documents desired by the competent authority

Any other documents desired by the competent authority. For Fresh Proposals as well as Reimbursement Proposals, the applicant is required to certify the following:

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No financial assistance has been received from any…

No financial assistance has been received from any other source for the same purpose.

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Full understanding of the scheme's provisions is confirmed,…

Full understanding of the scheme's provisions is confirmed, along with responsibility for completing the project within the stipulated time.

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All necessary infrastructure to implement the project exists…

All necessary infrastructure to implement the project exists within the organisation.

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No duplication exists with schemes run by other…

No duplication exists with schemes run by other ministries.

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The organisation isn't involved in corrupt practices and…

The organisation isn't involved in corrupt practices and hasn't been blacklisted by any central/state agency.

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No Utilization Certificate is outstanding for any scheme…

No Utilization Certificate is outstanding for any scheme run by the O/o DC (Handicrafts).

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT through the offline application process outlined below.

For the Implementing Agencies:

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Get the prescribed proforma

Get the prescribed proforma.

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Attach every required self-attested supporting document

Attach every required self-attested supporting document.

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Send the completed proposal in hard copy to…

Send the completed proposal in hard copy to the concerned Handicraft Service Center (HSC).

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The HSC forwards it, with its recommendations, to…

The HSC forwards it, with its recommendations, to the Headquarters Office, copying the Regional Director, O/o the DC (HC).

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Make sure the hard copy reaches the Headquarters…

Make sure the hard copy reaches the Headquarters Office, O/o the DC (HC). Note:
Any proposal sent earlier without invitation, or received after the timeline/last date above, will not be entertained.
Proposals that are incomplete, missing mandatory enclosures, unclearly recommended, or received past the due date will not be considered. For the Artisans:

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Get the Online Application Form

Get the Online Application Form.

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Fill in all mandatory details

Fill in all mandatory details: Event Type, Aadhaar Number, Name of Artisan, Photo, ID Card No., Date of Issue, Recognition, Gender, Category, Father/Husband Name, Address, State, District, PIN Code, Mobile Number, Email ID, Craft Practice, Sub Craft Practice.

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Upload the required (self-attested) documents covering

Upload the required (self-attested) documents covering: Haat-Bazaar-Exhibitions attended in the last five years; details of who will support you at the Exhibition.

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Tick the "Declaration" box and hit "Submit." You'll…

Tick the "Declaration" box and hit "Submit." You'll receive acknowledgment of successful submission, with a Reference ID, on your registered Email ID/Mobile Number.

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