Employment Subsidy Scheme, 2017 2026

The Gramodyog Vikas Yojana is an initiative to empower Khadi artisans by providing specialized skill development training Read More... and essential tools/machinery across diverse industries, fostering self-employment and enhancing livelihoods. Read less

Details

The Indian government, through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), runs the 'Gramodyog Vikas Yojana'. This program is designed to boost traditional and modern village industries by equipping artisans with new skills and the necessary equipment.

What is the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana?

This scheme is a part of the larger 'Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana'. Its main goal is to offer practical training in various trades. It also provides financial and material support, including machinery and tools, to help artisans start or improve their work. The scheme covers a wide range of industries to cater to different skills and market demands.

Who Can Benefit from This Scheme?

The Gramodyog Vikas Yojana is primarily for Khadi artisans and individuals looking to engage in village industries. This includes those working in or aspiring to work in sectors like wellness and cosmetics, handmade leather and plastic products, mineral-based industries, agro and food processing, rural engineering, new technology, and service industries. The program also prioritizes unemployed youth and those from backward classes.

Why This Scheme Is Important

This initiative is crucial for reviving and strengthening rural economies. By providing modern training and necessary tools, it helps artisans increase their productivity, earn better wages, and create more employment opportunities in rural areas. It also aims to preserve and modernize traditional skills, making them more competitive in today's market.

Objective

The Gramodyog Vikas Yojana is an initiative to empower Khadi artisans by providing specialized skill development training and essential tools/machinery across diverse industries, fostering self-employment and enhancing livelihoods.

Benefits

Reimbursement shall be restricted to ₹7,000/- per Goan employee per month.

The total subsidy for Micro, Small, Medium enterprises and eco-tourism projects shall not exceed ₹25,00,000/- per annum, on a pro rata basis depending on the date of production.

The total subsidy for Large enterprises shall not exceed ₹50,00,000/- per annum, on a pro rata basis depending on the date of production.

Subsidy is calculated based on the ratio of percentage of Goan employment, which provides a proportional increase from 60% benefit for 60% Goan employees, up to 100% benefit for 80% and above Goan employees.

Benefit Disbursal

For Micro, Small, Medium enterprises and eco-tourism projects, the total wages paid to Goan employees shall be restricted to 50% before applying the reimbursement ratio.

For Large enterprises, the total wages paid to Goan employees shall be restricted to 25% before applying the reimbursement ratio.

The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation.

The period of grant of subsidy shall not exceed seven years.

Conditions

The enterprise must allow and/or grant free access to any official authorized by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce for conducting inspection/supervision of the unit or the registers or holding discussions with the employed employees for ensuring proper utilisation of the financial incentives/subsidies granted by the State Government.

The enterprise must submit all necessary reports, information, and documents specified under the scheme or as required or directed by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) from time to time or as and when required.

Sources and references

Guidelines & Application Form

Who Can Apply?

You must be a registered Khadi artisan or part of a Khadi Institution registered with KVIC or KVIB.
Your age should be between 18 and 55 years.
You need to have a valid Aadhaar card or any other government-issued ID.
Only one person from a family can avail benefits under this scheme.
You should not have received benefits from another government scheme for the same purpose.
Preference will be given to applicants from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), women, unemployed youth, and those belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Beneficiaries can be identified by KVIC, KVIBs, NGOs, DICs, FPOs, or Khadi Institutions.

How to Apply

The application process typically involves identifying potential beneficiaries through KVIC, KVIBs, NGOs, DICs, FPOs, or Khadi Institutions. Specific application forms and submission details might be provided through these channels or via official notifications from the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

For detailed information on the application procedure and to find out where to submit your application, please refer to the official sources mentioned by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card or a government-approved identity proof.
Proof of age (like a birth certificate or school leaving certificate).
Khadi artisan card or proof of Khadi Institution registration.
Bank account details (a cancelled cheque or passbook copy).
Caste certificate (if you belong to SC/ST categories).
BPL certificate (if you are from the Below Poverty Line category).
A project proposal or details about your work shed might be required in some cases.

FAQ’s

What is the primary aim of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana?

The main goal is to provide specialized training to beneficiaries, equip them with necessary tools and machinery, encourage self-employment, and ultimately improve the income generation opportunities for artisans and young people in rural areas.

Can multiple family members apply for this scheme?

No, only one member from a single family is eligible to receive benefits under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana.

What kind of trades are covered under the training programs?

The training covers a variety of trades including Agarbatti production, leather footwear design and manufacturing, wheel pottery, beekeeping, wooden toy and craft making, handmade paper products, agro-food processing, and vocational skills like becoming an electrician or plumber.

Is there any financial assistance or equipment provided?

Yes, the scheme provides essential tools, machinery, and equipment relevant to the specific trade after successful training. This includes items like Agarbatti machines, potter's wheels, bee boxes, and tool kits.

Who are the targeted beneficiaries of this program?

The scheme is for Khadi artisans, rural youth, and workers who are involved in or wish to start their own ventures in sectors like wellness, leather goods, pottery, beekeeping, food processing, and various technical trades.

What is the age requirement for applying to the scheme?

Applicants must be between 18 and 55 years of age to be eligible for the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana.

Are there any preferential treatments for certain groups?

Yes, the scheme gives preference to applicants who are from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), women, unemployed youth, and those belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

What is the result of completing the training and receiving equipment?

Upon completing the training and receiving the necessary equipment, beneficiaries are empowered to start or expand their own small-scale businesses, leading to self-employment and improved income.

Does the scheme provide job placements after training?

The scheme's focus is on skill development and providing tools for self-employment rather than direct job placement. However, the skills learned can enhance employability in related industries.

Is there a specific process to become a beneficiary?

Beneficiaries are usually identified by organizations like KVIC, KVIBs, NGOs, DICs, FPOs, or Khadi Institutions, who then facilitate the application and selection process.

Are the training sessions and materials free of cost?

Yes, the training provided under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana is free of cost for the beneficiaries.