Charmashilpa Scheme in Mahabubnagar
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Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
Guidance for businesses in Mahabubnagar
The "Charmashilpa Scheme" aims to modernize the leather artisans' production methods by offering financial assistance to setup mechanized production units. This support helps leather artisan SHGs and cooperative societies enhance the quality of their products, making them more competitive.
At a glance
- Total Financial Assistance
- ₹10,00,000 per unit
- Subsidy
- ₹5,00,000
- Bank Loan
- ₹5,00,000
- Machinery
- ₹3,50,000
- Working Capital (raw materials & labor)
- ₹6,00,000
- Other Expenses
- ₹50,000
Benefits
Total Financial Assistance: ₹10,00,000/- per unit — ₹5,00,000/- as subsidy and ₹5,00,000/- as a bank loan.
Breakdown of costs: ₹3,50,000/- for machinery; ₹6,00,000/- for working capital (raw materials and labor); ₹50,000/- for other expenses.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be leather artisans/Artisans SHGs/Co-operative societies.
- The applicant should belong to sub-castes among the Scheduled Castes: Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka.
- The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
- The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000/- in rural areas and ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
- The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except training programs.
- The applicant's family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card.
- Caste certificate with RD number.
- Annual Income Certificate.
- Ration Card.
- Passport-size Photograph of the applicant and spouse.
- E-Shram card (for cobblers/shoemakers).
- First page of SHG Bank Passbook.
- Detailed Project Report.
- Loan documents.
How to apply
Registration Process: Step 1: Visit the official Seva Sindhu Portal. Step 2: Choose 'New Users Register Here' and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code. Step 3: Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Step 4: Once your DigiLocker account is created, click 'Allow' to proceed. Step 5: Fill out your email ID, mobile number, create a password, enter the captcha, and click 'Submit'. Step 6: Enter the OTPs received on both email and mobile and select 'Validate'. Step 7: A confirmation message indicates successful registration. Applying for the Scheme: Select 'Department & Services', choose the 'Social Welfare Department' and click on the 'Charmashilpa Scheme', click 'Apply Online' and enter your registered email ID/mobile number and the OTP, select the scheme and provide your personal, address, and banking details. On submission, you receive an Application ID to track your application status on the portal.
About the scheme
The Charmashilpa Scheme, run by Karnataka's Social Welfare Department, modernizes leather artisans' production methods by offering financial assistance to set up mechanized production units. It provides total assistance of ₹10,00,000 per unit (₹5,00,000 subsidy + ₹5,00,000 bank loan) to leather artisan SHGs and cooperative societies to enhance product quality and competitiveness.
Why it matters
- ₹10 Lakh Support:
- Subsidy + bank loan per unit.
- Mechanization:
- Modern production units for leather artisans.
- SHGs & Cooperatives:
- For leather artisan groups.
- Competitiveness:
- Better product quality.
Focus areas
- Leather Craft:
- Modernizing artisan production.
- Mechanized Units:
- Machinery and working capital.
- Artisan Groups:
- SHGs and cooperative societies.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme helps Karnataka's leather artisans modernize their craft with a mechanized production unit funded by subsidy and loan. If you are an eligible leather artisan, SHG, or cooperative society, this scheme can provide up to ₹10 lakh to upgrade your production.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the Charmashilpa Scheme?
To help leather artisans modernize their production methods by providing financial and technical assistance.
How much financial assistance is offered under the scheme?
A total of ₹10,00,000, with ₹5,00,000 as a subsidy and ₹5,00,000 as a bank loan.
What is the income limit for rural applicants?
The annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000 in rural areas.
Is there a different income limit for urban applicants?
Yes, the income limit is ₹25,000 for urban areas.
Can applicants avail benefits from other corporation schemes?
No, except for the Training/Paaduke Kuteera schemes.
What documents are required to apply for the Charmashilpa Scheme?
Documents like Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate, SHG passbook, and loan documents are required.
Who verifies the applications?
The District Co-Ordinator verifies applications before submitting them to the District Level Selection Committee.
What is the role of the District Level Selection Committee?
The committee makes the final decision on the selection of beneficiaries.
Is there any technical assistance provided under the scheme?
Yes, continuous technical assistance is provided to help modernize production processes.
Are there any specific requirements for SHGs?
SHGs must include 10 female artisans to qualify for assistance under the Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme.
What happens after the application is approved?
The list of beneficiaries is displayed on the respective notice boards after administrative approval.
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