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Tool Assistance Scheme for Pottery Artisans

The scheme aims to provide essential tools like electric chalk and electric footmill to individual artisans with a 75% subsidy. It benefits pottery workers, particularly those of Prajapati/Kumbhar caste, by offering instrumental assistance and requiring a 25% beneficiary contribution.

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About This Scheme

The "Tool Assistance Scheme for Pottery Artisans" by the Gujarat Matikam Kalakari & Rural Technology Institute, Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial support to individual artisans for procuring essential tools like electric chalk and electric footmill, offering a substantial 75% subsidy on the tool cost. The scheme offers this significant subsidy, requiring a 25% beneficiary contribution, and ensures that assistance is provided solely in the form of instrumental support, rather than cash. The applicant must fulfill specific criteria, including being directly involved in pottery work, belonging to the Prajapati/Kumbhar caste or being another associated artisan, and falling within the prescribed age group of 18 to 50 years. The procurement of Tool under this scheme is managed by the Gujarat Rural Industries Marketing Federation (GRIMCO), and applications are accepted at the office of the institution as per the prescribed format.

Benefits

_*The delivery of the tool must be checked upon receipt, as no complaint of any kind of instrument will be taken into account after delivery._

_*The benefit of resource support will be available to only one person per family._

Provision of tools such as an electric chalk and an electric footmill.

75% subsidy on the cost of the tool.

The instrument assistance is to be used solely for the purpose for which it was given and for the potter's work.

The assistance will be given only in the form of instrumental assistance and not in cash.

_*The beneficiary must submit 25% of their contribution amount to the office of the institution through a demand draft in the name of 'GMK & RTI' of an authorized bank on the day disclosed by the organization._

_*The applicant must use the instrument assistance only for the purpose for which it has been given and for the matter involving the potter's work._

_*If the applicant misuses the assistance, the amount of tool assistance given will be recovered by the revenue organization._

_*During verification by an officer of the institution, if the instrument assistance is found not to have been used for the intended purpose, the amount of the instrument assistance given will be withdrawn._

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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Certificate Of Competent Authority For The Purpose Of Doing Pottery Work
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Certificate Of Meaning (Required For Other Artisans Associated With Pottery Business)
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Proof Of Age (To Verify Age Is Between 18 And 50 Years)
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Caste Certificate (For Prajapati/Kumbhar Caste Applicants)
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Proof Of Direct Involvement In Pottery Business/Work
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Family Declaration (To Confirm Only One Person Per Family Is Availing Benefit)
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Demand Draft In The Name Of 'GMK & RTI' From An Authorized Bank (For 25 Percent Beneficiary Contribution)
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Copy Of Receipt Of Beneficiary Contribution
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For Verification (Upon Request)
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Original Documents Of All Submitted Certificates (For Verification As And When Required)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

If the user wishes to print the application, they may click “Print Application.” If the application has been returned for revision, a “Modify” button will appear. The user can then edit the application and resubmit it. Call 9909926280 / 9909926180. Connect with the District Industries Centre (DIC) of your district.

IIn-person

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Level: Central Government