Artisan Promotion
By Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Handicapped Financial and Development Corporation (DSFDC)
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Quick Answer
This scheme by DSFDC, Government of Delhi, provides financial support and opportunities for artisans from specific communities to participate in national fairs and exhibitions.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Delhi
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this grant
The "Artisan Promotion" scheme, spearheaded by the Delhi Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Safai Karamchari Finance and Development Corporation (DSFDC), a Government of Delhi undertaking, aims to uplift and empower artisans. The core objective is to provide these skilled individuals with invaluable opportunities to showcase their traditional and contemporary talents on a national stage. By facilitating participation in prominent national fairs and exhibitions such as Shilpotsav, IITF, East Himalaya Expo, and the International Surajkund Mela, the scheme seeks to enhance their exposure, recognition, and ultimately, their financial independence.
The program offers crucial financial support designed to alleviate the burden of participation costs. This includes covering participation fees, providing assistance for lodging and boarding, and offering daily stipends. Through these provisions, artisans can focus on their craft and presentation without undue financial stress. The scheme is executed by the DSFDC, often in collaboration with various National Apex Corporations that organize these large-scale events, ensuring broader reach and impact for the artisan community. It represents a vital initiative for fostering entrepreneurship and cultural preservation among underserved segments of society.
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Provider
Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Handicapped Financial and Development Corporation (DSFDC)Delhi · Delhi · India
The Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Min. & Handicapped Finance & Development Corp. Ltd., known as DSFDC, is a fully owned undertaking of the Government of NCT of Delhi. It was incorporated on 29 January 1983 and lends to entrepreneurs from the groups it serves, working from its headquarters at…
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- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
The Corporation offers comprehensive financial support to enable artisans to participate in prestigious national fairs and melas. Key benefits include:
- Daily Allowances (DA): Varying by category, participants receive daily stipends. Scheduled Castes beneficiaries are provided with ₹150 per day for the participant and ₹100 per day for an attendant/spouse. Minority beneficiaries receive up to ₹1200 per day, covering both boarding and lodging. Other Backward Class participants get ₹150 per day. Safai Karamcharis receive ₹150 per day per member, and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) receive ₹500 per day (including attendant).
- Travel Allowance (TA): Reimbursement for actual train fare (sleeper class or 2nd class) or bus fare on production of original tickets. This covers travel for the participant and sometimes one helper (e.g., for OBC). PwD beneficiaries are eligible for up to ₹6000 for their to and fro 2nd class fare.
- Accommodation Support: Provided either as a daily allowance or facility. Scheduled Caste male participants receive ₹200 per day for hotel accommodation, while females receive ₹300 per day. Safai Karamcharis may receive lodging facility from NSKFDC or ₹250 per day per member. PwDs receive ₹500 per day for boarding & lodging.
- Luggage/Transportation Charges: Up to ₹500 for Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes towards freight charges for luggage. Safai Karamcharis are eligible for reasonable coolie charges, and PwDs receive local conveyance of ₹100 per day or transport provided by NSKFDC.
- Market Access and Exposure: Beyond financial aid, the scheme provides invaluable opportunities for artisans to gain exposure, recognition, and direct market access by showcasing their products at national-level exhibitions.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Obtain Application Form
Applicants can get the form from DSFDC offices or download it online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Artisan Promotion scheme?
Artisans who are residents of Delhi, belong to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, Safai Karamcharis, or Persons with Disabilities categories, are registered beneficiaries of DSFDC, have availed a loan from DSFDC, and are registered under MSME (Udyam Aadhaar) are eligible.
What kind of financial support is provided?
The scheme offers daily allowances, reimbursement for travel (train/bus), accommodation, and luggage/transportation costs for participating in national fairs and exhibitions. The specific amounts and types of support vary by beneficiary category.
What are the maximum allowances provided?
Daily allowances for participants range from ₹150 to ₹1200, depending on the category. Travel reimbursement can go up to ₹6000 for Persons with Disabilities, and accommodation support up to ₹500 per day for PwDs or ₹300 per day for female SC participants.
How does an artisan apply for this scheme?
Applicants must obtain the application form, either by visiting a DSFDC designated office or by downloading the prescribed format online and printing it. The form should be duly filled, a passport-sized photograph pasted, and copies of all mandatory documents attached (self-attested if required). The complete application is then submitted offline to the Branch In-Charge / Section In-Charge of the DSFDC.
What happens after an artisan is selected?
After selection, candidates receive an allotment letter for participation in the scheduled fair or exhibition. They are required to carry their original ID proof and three passport-size color photographs. Artisans from the Minority category must also carry a bill book, preferably a digital sale machine, for the fair.
Is this scheme open to artisans from all states in India?
No, this scheme is specifically designed for artisans who are residents of Delhi and are registered beneficiaries of the Delhi Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Safai Karamchari Finance and Development Corporation (DSFDC).
Sources
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