Tool Assistance Scheme for Pottery Artisans
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Business & Entrepreneurship,Technology upgradation,Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship,Machine & skill up-Gradation
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
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.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be directly involved in the business of the Prajapati/Kumbhar caste. - The applicant should be directly involved in pottery work or pottery. - The applicant will have to give a certificate of competent authority for the purpose of doing pottery along with the application form. - The applicant can be another artisan associated with the pottery business who does pottery, provided they give a certificate of meaning along with the application form. - The applicant&39;s age should be between 18 and 50 years. - The applicant must be the only person in their family applying for the benefit of resource support. Post-Selection Conditions - The applicant shall have to use the instrument assistance for the purpose for which the instrument assistance has been given, only for that purpose and for the matter involving the potter&39;s work. - The applicant must ensure the instrument assistance is used as intended; otherwise, the assistance amount will be withdrawn by the institution.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Steps for New Registration Step 1: Visit the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="eKutir portal" nis:value=https://e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in nis:enabled=true/>. In the right pane of the landing page, click "<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="For New Individual Registration, click Here" nis:value=https://e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in/Registration.aspx nis:enabled=true/>". Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk): Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail, Password (confirm the password by typing it again). Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register". Step 3: A confirmation pop-up will display the entered name, mobile number, and other details. If all the details are correct, click "Confirm" to proceed. If any information is incorrect, click "Cancel", make the necessary corrections, and then click "Register" again. Step 4: Upon successful registration, the User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS. If an email address has been provided, the credentials will also be sent via email. Steps for Login Procedure and User Profile Update Step 1: Visit the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="eKutir portal" nis:value=https://e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in nis:enabled=true/>. In the right pane of the landing page (in the "Login to Portal" section), provide your User ID, Password, and the Captcha Code. Then click "Login". Step 2: Upon first login, the user must complete the "User Profile" by providing personal and organisational details. All fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory. Some fields will already be pre-filled based on the information provided during registration. Most of these details can later be updated from the “View Profile” section, except for the fields initially filled during registration. Steps for Scheme Application Step 1: After logging in and completing the profile, the system displays schemes relevant to the user on the homepage. Click on the name of the scheme that you intend to apply for. You will be redirected to the online application form of the scheme. The application form is divided into multiple tabs. Step 2: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. For each uploaded document, the corresponding document number must be entered wherever required. Click the “Save & Next” button to proceed to the subsequent tabs. Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any) by ticking the designated checkbox. Step 4: Clicking “Save & Next” in the last tab of the application form generates an application number, which is displayed on the screen. The applicant must record this number for future reference. If the applicant wishes to print the application, they may click the “Print Application” button. If you do not wish to continue with the application at that point, you may click "Cancel". Application Printing and Modification - 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. Helpdesk/Grievance Redressal - Call 9909926280 / 9909926180. - Connect with the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="District Industries Centre (DIC)" nis:value=https://www.cottage.gujarat.gov.in/Home-2140795B5D2D-282472282472-2824725B5D2D nis:enabled=true/> of your district. Check Application Status Visit the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Application Status" nis:value=https://e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in/ViewApplicationStatus.aspx nis:enabled=true/> page Provide the Application Number of the scheme, and your Date of Birth. Then click "View Status".
Required Documents
- During Application
- - Certificate Of Competent Authority For The Purpose Of Doing Pottery Work
- - Certificate Of Meaning (Required For Other Artisans Associated With Pottery Business)
- - Proof Of Age (To Verify Age Is Between 18 And 50 Years)
- - Caste Certificate (For Prajapati/Kumbhar Caste Applicants)
- - Proof Of Direct Involvement In Pottery Business/Work
- - Family Declaration (To Confirm Only One Person Per Family Is Availing Benefit)
- During Benefit Disbursal
- - Demand Draft In The Name Of 'GMK & RTI' From An Authorized Bank (For 25 Percent Beneficiary Contribution)
- - Copy Of Receipt Of Beneficiary Contribution
- - For Verification (Upon Request)
- - Original Documents Of All Submitted Certificates (For Verification As And When Required)
FAQs
Is it a requirement for applicants to be involved in a specific caste's business to be eligible for this assistance?
Yes, applicants should be directly involved in the business of the Prajapati or Kumbhar caste to be eligible.
Do I need to be actively engaged in pottery work or the pottery business to qualify for this scheme?
Yes, you must be directly involved in pottery work or pottery to be eligible for this assistance.
What type of documentation must I provide to certify my involvement in pottery work for my application?
You must submit a certificate from a competent authority confirming your pottery work when applying.
Can individuals who are not of the Prajapati or Kumbhar caste also apply if they are involved in pottery?
Yes, other artisans associated with the pottery business who do pottery are also eligible to apply.
What specific document do other artisans associated with the pottery business need to provide with their application?
They must provide a certificate of meaning along with their application form to avail the scheme's benefits.
Are there any age limitations that an applicant must meet to be considered eligible for the scheme?
Yes, your age must fall between 18 and 50 years to be eligible for this support.
Is there a minimum age requirement for me to be considered eligible for this scheme's benefits?
Yes, your age must be at least 18 years to be eligible for the scheme.
Is there an upper age limit that I should be aware of when applying for this assistance?
Yes, your age must not exceed 50 years to be eligible for the scheme.
Can more than one person from the same family receive the benefits offered under this resource support scheme?
No, the benefit of resource support is restricted to only one person per family.
Are there any specific conditions regarding how the instrument assistance must be utilized once it is received?
Yes, the instrument assistance must be used solely for the purpose for which it was given, specifically for potter's work.
What are the consequences if the assistance obtained under this scheme is misused by an applicant?
If the assistance is misused, the amount of Tool assistance provided will be recovered by the revenue organization.
What happens if, during a verification, it is found that the instrument assistance was not used as intended?
If the instrument assistance is found not to have been used for its intended purpose during verification, the amount of assistance given will be withdrawn.
Will there be any follow-up verification regarding how I use the instrument assistance after receiving it?
Yes, an officer from the institution will personally examine you regarding the use of the instrument assistance after it has been provided.
Is this scheme designed to provide support to organizations or only to individual artisans?
This scheme specifically provides Tool assistance on a 75% subsidy basis to individual artisans.