Lok Sabha Question No. 4728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Traditional Craftspeople in Rajasthan
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4728 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.08.2025

## TRADITIONAL CRAFTSPEOPLE IN RAJASTHAN

4728. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to stale:

- (a) whether the Ministry has mapped the number of traditional craftspeople (potters, weavers, leather workers, etc.) in Rajasthan, district-wise who fall within the unregistered MSME category;
- (b) whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  to  provide  design  innovation,  market  access  or technology support to such artisan-led micro enterprises in Rajasthan, district-wise under schemes like SFURTI or ODOP;
- (c) the number of artisan clusters in Rajasthan, district-wise that have been revived or promoted under any Government scheme during the last five years;
- (d) whether  Rajasthan  has  been  excluded  from  key  pilot  initiatives  or  export-linked  MSME support schemes and the reasons for such exclusion; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  consulted  local  Panchayats  or  civil  society  to  develop  a district-specific strategy to revive heritage-based MSMEs in the region?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a): The PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched on 17.09.2023 to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople of 18 traditional trades who work with their hands and tools across the country, including Rajasthan. The Scheme covers 18 trades, viz.(i) Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai); (ii) Boat Maker; (iii) Armourer; (iv) Metalsmith/Metal Caster; (v) Hammer and Tool Kit Maker; (vi) Locksmith;  (vii)  Goldsmith  (Sonar);  (viii)  Potter  (Kumhaar);  (ix)  Sculptor  (Moortikar,  stone carver), Stone breaker; (x) Cobbler (Charmakar)/Shoesmith/Footwear artisan; (xi) Mason (Rajmistri);  (xii)  Basket/Mat/Broom  Maker/Coir  Weaver;  (xiii)  Doll  &  Toy  Maker  (Traditional); (xiv)  Barber  (Naai);  (xv)  Garland  maker  (Malakaar);  (xvi)  Washerman  (Dhobi);  (xvii)  Tailor (Darzi); and (xviii) Fishing Net Maker. The district wise traditional craftspeople registered under PM Vishwakarma in the State of Rajasthan are at Annexure-I .
- (b): Scheme for Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI), implemented by the Ministry  of  MSME,  focuses  on  organizing  traditional  industries  and  artisans  into  collectives  as manufacturing  enterprises  for  value  added  production.  Under  the  scheme,  Government  of  India assistance is given upto Rs. 2.5 crore for regular clusters with upto 500 artisans and upto Rs. 5.00 crore for major clusters with more than 500 artisans. The traditional sectors covered under SFURTI include textiles, handicrafts, bamboo, agro-processing, honey, khadi, coir, etc.

(c): In  the  State  of  Rajasthan,  30  clusters  under  SFURTI  have  been  approved  in  the  last  five years  with  Government  of  India  (GoI)  financial  assistance  of  Rs  83.43  Crore.  16,529  traditional artisans are to be benefited across all approved SFURTI clusters in the state of Rajasthan. Details of the clusters are at Annexure II .

Further,  Government  of  Rajasthan  has  released  Rajasthan  ODOP  Policy  2024  which provides following incentives to micro as well as small ODOP enterprises in Rajasthan:

-  Margin money subsidy to set up new Micro & Small ODOP Enterprises up to a maximum 25% of the project cost with maximum ceiling of Rs. 25 Lakhs.
-  Assistance up to 50% of the cost of acquisition for latest Technology/ Software for Micro and Small ODOP Enterprises with maximum ceiling of Rs. 5 Lakhs.
-  Assistance to MSMEs for participation in National/International Fairs up to 75% of stall rent (Max. Rs. 2 Lakhs) and actual travel cost for 2 persons.
-  Reimbursement to ODOP MSMEs up to 75% of the total fees/ commissions (excluding shipping fees) being charged by e-commerce platforms, up to a maximum of Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum for 2 years.

(d): The  Ministry of Micro,  Small and Medium  Enterprises  has  established 65 Export Facilitation Centers (EFCs) across the country including Rajasthan, namely, MSME, Development and Facilitation Centre, Jaipur and MSME Technology Centre, Bhiwadi with the aim of providing requisite mentoring and handholding support to MSMEs in exporting their products and services.

(e): Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, online applications are received through Common Service Centres (CSCs). The applications undergo a three-step verification which includes verification at GramPanchayat/  Urban  Local  Body  (ULB)  level  at  first  stage.Screening  of  the  artisans  and craftspeople  enrolled  aredone  by  the  head  of  Gram  Panchayat/  Chairman  of  Village  Council  or Executive  Head/  Administrator  of  the  Urban  Local  Body  before  sending  the  recommended applications to the second stage headed by DC/DM.

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## Annexure-I referred to in reply to part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4728 for answer on 21.08.2025.

## Districtwise registration of PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries in the state of Rajasthan

| District Name   | Traditional craftsperson registered underPM Vishwakarma   |
|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| AJMER           | 10,038                                                    |
| ALWAR           | 13,203                                                    |
| BANSWARA        | 5,294                                                     |
| BARAN           | 8,880                                                     |
| BARMER          | 8,931                                                     |
| BHARATPUR       | 10,701                                                    |
| BHILWARA        | 6,566                                                     |
| BIKANER         | 11,756                                                    |
| BUNDI           | 10,396                                                    |
| CHITTORGARH     | 4,115                                                     |
| CHURU           | 13,787                                                    |
| DAUSA           | 13,139                                                    |
| DHOLPUR         | 3,789                                                     |
| DUNGARPUR       | 4,022                                                     |
| GANGANAGAR      | 5,302                                                     |
| HANUMANGARH     | 9,272                                                     |
| JAIPUR          | 17,124                                                    |
| JAISALMER       | 5,390                                                     |
| JALORE          | 5,204                                                     |
| JHALAWAR        | 7,685                                                     |
| JHUNJHUNU       | 6,376                                                     |
| JODHPUR         | 8,541                                                     |
| KARAULI         | 9,248                                                     |
| KOTA            | 6,256                                                     |
| NAGAUR          | 9,135                                                     |
| PALI            | 5,035                                                     |
| PRATAPGARH      | 2,168                                                     |
| RAJSAMAND       | 3,855                                                     |
| SAWAIMADHOPUR   | 3,281                                                     |
| SIKAR           | 6,365                                                     |
| SIROHI          | 2,385                                                     |
| TONK            | 9,283                                                     |
| UDAIPUR         | 5,375                                                     |
| Total           | 2,51,897                                                  |

## Annexure-II referred to in reply to part (c) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4728 for answer on 21.08.2025.

## List of clusters under SFURTI in the state of Rajasthan

| S. No    | District    | Cluster Name                                         | Artisans to be benefitted   | GoI Assistance Committed (Rs. in Lakhs)   |
|----------|-------------|------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| 1        | Jodhpur     | Hand Embroidery and Applique Cluster                 | 937                         | 353.43                                    |
| 2        |             | Kishangarh Marble and Granite Cluster                | 281                         | 201.10                                    |
| 3        | Ajmer       | Millet Processing and Value Addition Cluster         | 800                         | 325.00                                    |
| 4        | Alwar       | Tijara Fruit and Vegetable Cluster                   | 640                         | 233.20                                    |
| 5        |             | Bamboo based Cluster                                 | 331                         | 185.32                                    |
| 6        | Banswara    | Pulse Processing Cluster                             | 685                         | 311.90                                    |
| 7        | Baran       | Leather Craft Cluster Baran                          | 337                         | 249.27                                    |
| 8        |             | Barmer Handicraft Cluster                            | 890                         | 229.88                                    |
| 9        | Barmer      | Baytu Stone Carving Cluster                          | 290                         | 235.00                                    |
| 10       | Churu       | Bandhni &Bandhaej Tie &Dye Cluster, Churu, Rajasthan | 360                         | 225.06                                    |
| 11       | Hanumangarh | Anmol Beekeeping Cluster                             | 250                         | 229.15                                    |
| 12       | Jaisalmer   | Hand Embroidery and Craft Cluster                    | 726                         | 243.60                                    |
| 13       | Jhalawar    | Garlic Processing and Value Addition Cluster         | 710                         | 363.70                                    |
| 14       | Jhunjhunu   | Kolsiya Tie &Dye Cluster                             | 349                         | 275.60                                    |
| 15       |             | Metal Craft Cluster                                  | 657                         | 305.10                                    |
| 16       | Jodhpur     | Wood Craft Cluster                                   | 889                         | 395.23                                    |
| 17       | Karauli     | Stone Carving Cluster                                | 825                         | 351.51                                    |
| 18       | Kota        | Bee Keeping Cluster Kota                             | 702                         | 429.62                                    |
| 19       | Nagaur      | Guar Gum and Isabgol Processing Cluster              | 744                         | 390.00                                    |
| 20       | Pali        | Seed Spice Processing and Value Addition Cluster     | 965                         | 424.00                                    |
| 21       |             | Haldighati Flower Processing Cluster                 | 403                         | 243.92                                    |
| 22       | Rajsamand   | Piplantri Bee Keeping Cluster, Rajsamand, Rajasthan  | 300                         | 229.79                                    |
| 23       | Sawai       | Baroli Beekeeping Cluster                            | 345                         | 229.88                                    |
| 24       | Madhopur    | Ranthambhore Katha Work Cluster                      | 440                         | 199.196                                   |
| 25       | Sikar       | Leather Craft Cluster Sikar                          | 325                         | 248.96                                    |
| 26       | Sri         | Mighty Agro Cluster on Edible Oil                    | 265                         | 236.48                                    |
| 27       | Ganganagar  | Traditional Indian Fabric based Toys Cluster         | 819                         | 291.66                                    |
| 28       | Tonk        | Namda Wool Art &Handicraft Cluster Tonk              | 756                         | 376.46                                    |
| 29       | Udaipur     | Deep Hast Shilp Wooden Toys Cluster                  | 250                         | 150.01                                    |
| 30 Total |             | Wood Carving Cluster                                 | 258 16,529                  | 180.26 8343.29                            |