Sarkari Yojana
‘Rent Subsidy for Sales Emporia Established by Handicrafts / Micro & Small Industries Emporium’ under ‘Marketing And Publicity’
About ‘Rent Subsidy for Sales Emporia Established by Handicrafts / Micro & Small Industries Emporium’ under ‘Marketing And Publicity’
Also run under Puducherry’s ‘Marketing and Publicity’ framework by the Department of Industries and Commerce, this scheme reimburses part of the rent paid by Sales Emporia belonging to Handicrafts and Micro & Small Industries, alongside financing infrastructure improvements — helping such outlets stay viable locally and in major Indian cities.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for 'Rent Subsidy for Sales Emporia Established by Handicrafts / Micro & Small Industries Emporium' under 'Marketing And Publicity', applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
To qualify, the applicant needs to be the…
To qualify, the applicant needs to be the owner of a Sales Emporium/Showroom located in Puducherry.
Benefits Provided
'Rent Subsidy for Sales Emporia Established by Handicrafts / Micro & Small Industries Emporium' under 'Marketing And Publicity' provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A rent subsidy of 90%, up to ₹10,000/-…
A rent subsidy of 90%, up to ₹10,000/- per month, is available to Sales Emporia/Showrooms for three years.
Financial support is also provided for adding infrastructure…
Financial support is also provided for adding infrastructure facilities to such buildings/premises.
75% of infrastructure and interior-decoration expenses at the…
75% of infrastructure and interior-decoration expenses at the Sales Emporia is covered under the scheme, capped at ₹1,50,000 or the actual cost — whichever is lower — for a minimum three-year period.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of ownership/possession of a Sales Emporium/Showroom in…
Proof of ownership/possession of a Sales Emporium/Showroom in Puducherry.
Any other document the District Industries Centre may…
Any other document the District Industries Centre may require.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for 'Rent Subsidy for Sales Emporia Established by Handicrafts / Micro & Small Industries Emporium' under 'Marketing And Publicity' through the offline application process outlined below.
The interested applicant should print out the prescribed…
The interested applicant should print out the prescribed format of the application form.
Every mandatory field on the form should be…
Every mandatory field on the form should be completed, a passport-sized photograph affixed and signed across (if required), and self-attested copies of the necessary documents attached.
The applicant should visit the District Industries Centre…
The applicant should visit the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) on a working day during office hours, and submit the completed, signed form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
On receipt, the application will be logged in…
On receipt, the application will be logged in the receipt register and assigned a unique number, which serves as the acknowledgment and future reference.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.