NHDP EMPORIA Scheme 2026: Up to ₹60 Lakh for Handicraft Emporia Setup & Renovation
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Quick answer
The NHDP Infrastructure and Technology Support: EMPORIA scheme provides financial assistance to eligible agencies to set up or renovate handicraft outlets in commercially viable locations. Implementing agencies can receive up to ₹60,00,000 for establishing a new emporium and up to ₹15,00,000 for renovation. Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed format to the local Handicrafts Service Centre.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Up to ₹60 lakh financial support |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Textiles |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Infrastructure and Technology Support: EMPORIA component is a sub-scheme under the Ministry of Textiles' National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP). Its primary aim is to offer local handicraft artisans a reliable marketing and sales platform by establishing dedicated emporia in commercially viable areas, either in owned or rented premises. The scheme finances the creation of brand new marketing outlets as well as the upgrading and renovation of existing handicraft emporia.
Benefits
- Financial assistance with a per-unit cost ceiling of ₹60,00,000 for setting up a new emporium in rented or owned buildings
- 80% of the admissible cost for setting up a new emporium is borne by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), with 20% contributed by the implementing agency
- Financial assistance with a per-unit cost ceiling of ₹15,00,000 for strengthening or renovating an existing emporium
- 100% of the assistance for strengthening or renovation is borne by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)
- Provides a direct marketing and retail outlet for local handicraft artisans in commercially viable locations
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Central or State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporations and other eligible government corporations or agencies promoted by State Governments or local bodies
- Eligible Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and registered Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Local statutory bodies and exporter bodies or associations
- Apex Cooperative Societies and National-level Apex Societies registered under the Societies Registration Act or Trust Act
- Institutions including IICT, MHSC, HMCM, NIFT, and Export Promotion Councils
- Producer companies registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act working for the promotion and development of handicrafts and handlooms
- The department itself can also implement any component under the scheme
Documents required
- Duly completed proposal in the prescribed proforma
- Self-attested supporting documents as specified in the scheme guidelines
How to apply
- 1Download the prescribed proposal proforma from the official Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) website (handicrafts.nic.in).
- 2Fill in all required organisational and project details in the application proforma.
- 3Attach all necessary self-attested supporting documents with the hard copy proposal.
- 4Submit the complete proposal hard copy offline to the concerned Handicrafts Service Centre (HSC), Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
Frequently asked questions
What is the full form of NHDP?+
The full form of NHDP is National Handicrafts Development Programme.
What is the financial ceiling for setting up a new emporium?+
The per-unit cost ceiling for setting up a new emporium in an owned or rented building is ₹60,00,000.
How much funding is provided for renovating an existing emporium?+
For strengthening or renovating an existing emporium, the financial ceiling is ₹15,00,000, and 100% of this assistance is borne by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
What percentage of the new emporium setup cost is funded by the government?+
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) covers 80% of the admissible amount, while the remaining 20% must be contributed by the implementing agency.
Where can the emporia be set up under this scheme?+
The emporia must be set up in commercially viable locations within the implementing agency's own or rented buildings.
Can applications under this scheme be submitted online?+
No, this scheme accepts proposals only through offline submission.
Where should the scheme proposal be submitted?+
Proposals in the prescribed proforma along with self-attested documents must be submitted in hard copy to the concerned Handicrafts Service Centre (HSC), Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
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