J&K GI Unit Rent-free Stalls
By Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir
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Quick Answer
Rent-free exhibition stalls for GI certified J&K craft units, reimbursed up to Rs 10,000 per stall for 500 stalls a year.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10,000
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
About this subsidy
Under the J&K Wool Processing, Handloom & Handicraft Policy 2020, holders of GI certified units get rent-free stalls at UT and national level exhibitions.
The support is delivered as a reimbursement: a maximum of 500 stalls are covered per year across the UT, with a maximum reimbursement of Rs 10,000 per stall. Exhibitions are the primary route to bulk and institutional buyers for Kashmiri GI crafts — Pashmina, Kani shawls, Kashmir carpets, walnut wood carving — and stall rent is often the single biggest barrier to attending.
Because the annual pool of stalls is finite, applying early in the exhibition calendar matters.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
Provider
Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & KashmirJammu · Jammu and Kashmir · India
The Industries & Commerce Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir is the Union Territory's department for industrial and commercial development. Its online front door is the J&K Single Window portal, where a business registers once, applies for departmental approvals and…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹10,000
What You Get
Rent-free stalls at UT and national level exhibitions for GI certified unit holders, delivered as a reimbursement of up to Rs 10,000 per stall. The scheme covers a maximum of 500 stalls per year, so it is a first-come pool rather than an open-ended entitlement. For a GI craft unit, it removes the upfront stall-rent risk of attending a national fair where buyer contacts are made.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Allotment is against a finite annual pool of 500 stalls; claims are verified against GI certification, exhibition participation proof and the stall rent paid.
Application Process
- 1
Hold GI certification
Ensure the unit holds valid GI certification for its craft.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies?
GI certified unit holders participating in UT and national level exhibitions.
How much is reimbursed?
A maximum of Rs 10,000 per stall.
How many stalls are covered?
A maximum of 500 stalls per year under the scheme.
Which exhibitions count?
UT level and national level exhibitions.
Do I need a GI certificate?
Yes. The benefit is reserved for GI certified unit holders.
Where do I apply?
Through the J&K Single Window portal under the Wool Processing, Handloom & Handicraft Policy 2020.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
