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

Ministry: Ministry Of Textiles

The scheme "Infrastructure & Technology Support: URBAN HAAT" is introduced is to set up a permanent marketing infrastructure in towns/ metropolitan cities to provide direct marketing facilities to handicrafts artisans/handloom weavers, enabling them to sell their products to wider target audience.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Infrastructure and Technology Support: URBAN HAAT" is a Component/Sub-Scheme under the Umbrella Scheme "National Handicrafts Development Programme". The objective of this component is to set up a permanent marketing infrastructure in towns/ metropolitan cities to provide direct marketing facilities to handicrafts artisans/handloom weavers. This will enable them to sell their products around the year to a wider target audience (or customer segment). There will be an adequate number of stalls selling authentic Indian cuisine from various regions in the country by rotation.

Benefits

₹8.0 Cr

Financial Assistance and Funding Pattern for the Implementing Agencies:

  • For Urban Haat: ₹8,00,00,000/- per unit.
  • Funding Split: 40% by O/o DC(HC) and DC(HL) each; 20% by the implementing agency.
  • Land Contribution: Provided by the implementing agency, in addition to the 20% contribution.
  • Special Areas (NER, J&K, Ladakh, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep): 45% by O/o DC(HC) and DC(HL) each; 10% by the implementing agency.
  • Renovation Assistance: Up to ₹2,50,00,000/- with 100% borne by O/o DC(Handicrafts) & DC(Handlooms).

NOTE 1: Assistance will also be given for Mini Urban Haats on need-based and feasibility. The financial assistance will be based on the number of stalls, land area & other deliverables in a proportionate manner.

The PAMC shall comprise 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:
  1. Erection of 50-80 Stalls of 10x8 sq. ft. each.
  2. 2 Toilets each for Ladies and Gents
  3. Dormitory for Craftspersons with provisions for a minimum of 100 people
  4. Food Court
  5. Pavilion /Stage for Cultural Programme
  6. Store Room
  7. Meeting/Conference Room
  8. Souvenir Shop
Benefits for the Buyers/Tourists:

The Food & Craft Bazaar will provide leisure & recreational facilities for domestic as well as international tourists on the lines of Dilli Haat, which has already attained a prominent status amongst domestic & International buyers/ tourists.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Proposal in prescribed proforma.
  • Recommendation letter of Field office/Regional Office.
  • Valid Registration Certificate.
  • Article & Memorandum of Association.
  • Bye-Laws.
  • Three years Balance Sheet & audited statement of accounts.
  • Annual Report of last Year.
  • Affidavit in respect of Non-Corrupt Practice and validity of Registration.
  • Land ownership document/ Lease agreement for the proposed project/Detailed Project Report.
  • Feasibility report of the project to be certified by a scheduled commercial bank.
  • Construction plan and cost estimate duly authenticated by Architect/ Chartered Engineer.
  • Third-party assessment report from a recognized Chartered Engineer/ technical valuer for equipment/ machines to be installed
  • Undertaking that balance of the total cost to be borne by the implementing agency, along with escalated cost, if any.
  • Any other documents mentioned in Proforma/ desired by the competent authority.
  • Monthly Performance Report/ Performance cum Achievement Report (as applicable) with photographs.
  • Verification report (Gist of expenditure) with the mode of payment from concerned Asst. Director, Handicrafts Service Centre/Field formation
  • Utilization Certification in GFR 12A duly verified/certified by Chartered Accountant with membership No. and countersigned by Implementing Agency.
  • An audited statement of accounts and statement of expenditure duly verified/certified by Chartered Accountant with membership No. and countersigned by Implementing Agency.
  • An inspection report from the concerned AD of the field office.
  • Any other documents desired by the competent authority.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

For the Implementing Agencies:

Step 1: Download the prescribed proforma.

Step 2: Attach all required self-attested supporting documents.

Step 3: Submit the completed proposal in hard copy to the concerned Handicraft Service Center (HSC).

Step 4: HSC forwards the proposal with recommendations to the Headquarters Office and sends a copy to the Regional Director, O/o the DC (HC).

Step 5: Ensure the hard copy of the proposal reaches the Headquarters Office, O/o the DC (HC).

Note:
  • The proposal sent earlier without any invitation or received after the timeline/last date, mentioned above, will not be entertained.
  • Incomplete proposals without the mandatory enclosures and proposals that are not clearly recommended and received after the due date will not be considered.
For the Artisans:

Step 1: Download the Online Application Form.

Step 2: Fill in all the 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.

Step 3: Upload the required (self-attested) documents related to: Past Haat-Bazaar-Exhibition attended in the last five years; Assistance detail who will support you in the Exhibition.

Step 4: Check the "Declaration" box and click "Submit". You will get acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application on your registered Email ID / Mobile Number, along with a Reference ID.

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹8.0 Cr