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Charmashilpa Scheme

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.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Karnataka

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Total Financial Assistance: ₹10,00,000/- per unit. | - ₹5,00,000/- as subsidy. | - ₹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.

Who can apply

The applicant should be leather artisans/Artisans SHGs/Co-operative societies.; The applicant should belongs to sub-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 among schedule castes.; 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.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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.