Providing Latest Technology to Group of Pottery Artisans (Energy Efficient Kiln)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Mines Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide latest technology and equipment to pottery artisans for better productivity, improved quality and reduce health risks. It provides 100% financial assistance for energy-efficient kilns to groups of registered clay artisans and potters in Gujarat state.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance:** 100% financial assistance is provided on development of the kiln with unit cost of ₹83,000/-.
**Technology Provision:** Energy-efficient furnaces are provided to improve productivity and quality.
**Health Benefits:** Reduced health risks for pottery artisans through improved technology.
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> **Mode and Frequency of Disbursement**

- The assistance will be given only in the form of an energy saving furnace.
- No assistance related to the kiln will be paid in cash.

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> **Conditions for Availment/Continuation**

- The energy-saving furnace must be used only for pottery business.
- Beneficiaries must send a report about the utility of the furnace to the organization every 3 months after the furnace is ready.
- Cost of maintenance and repair of the furnace must be borne by the beneficiaries at their own expense after construction and installation.
- Misuse of the furnace will result in legal action by the institute.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be registered clay artisans and potters eligible for the scheme on 100% subsidy basis.
- The applicant must be directly involved in the pottery business and carry out pottery activity.
- The applicant must be in the age group of 18 to 58 years.
- The applicant must be part of a group doing at least 2 (two) pottery.
- The applicant must have at least 800 to 1000 square feet of open space in their own rent lease or for at least five years on the date on which they apply for pottery business.
- The applicant must be associated with pottery in the state of Gujarat only.

**Post-Selection Conditions**

- The applicant must adhere to the policy rules of the institute as well as the norms regarding the construction of the kiln.
- The applicant must use the energy-saving furnace only for pottery business.
- The applicant must compulsorily use the energy-saving furnace as per the guarantee letter given unanimously.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Steps for New Registration
Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page, click "For New Individual Registration, click Here".
Step 2: On the registration page, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk): Full Name (in English), Aadhaar Card Number, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-mail, Password (confirm the password by typing it again). Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register".
Step 3: A confirmation pop-up will display the entered name, mobile number, and other details. If all the details are correct, click "Confirm" to proceed. If any information is incorrect, click "Cancel", make the necessary corrections, and then click "Register" again.
Step 4: Upon successful registration, the User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS. If an email address has been provided, the credentials will also be sent via email.
Steps for Login Procedure and User Profile Update
Step 1: Visit the eKutir portal. In the right pane of the landing page (in the "Login to Portal" section), provide your User ID, Password, and the Captcha Code. Then click "Login".
Step 2: Upon first login, the user must complete the "User Profile" by providing personal and organisational details. All fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory. Some fields will already be pre-filled based on the information provided during registration.
*Most of these details can later be updated from the “View Profile” section, except for the fields initially filled during registration.
Steps for Scheme Application
Step 1: After logging in and completing the profile, the system displays schemes relevant to the user on the homepage. Click on the name of the scheme that you intend to apply for. You will be redirected to the online application form of the scheme. The application form is divided into multiple tabs. 
Step 2: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. For each uploaded document, the corresponding document number must be entered wherever required. Click the “Save & Next” button to proceed to the subsequent tabs. 
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any) by ticking the designated checkbox.
Step 4: Clicking “Save & Next” in the last tab of the application form generates an application number, which is displayed on the screen. The applicant must record this number for future reference. If the applicant wishes to print the application, they may click the “Print Application” button.
*If you do not wish to continue with the application at that point, you may click "Cancel".
Application Printing and Modification
If the user wishes to print the application, they may click “Print Application.” 
If the application has been returned for revision, a “Modify” button will appear. The user can then edit the application and resubmit it.
Helpdesk/Grievance Redressal
Call 9909926280 / 9909926180.
Connect with the District Industries Centre (DIC) of your district.
Check Application Status
Visit the Application Status page Provide the Application Number of the scheme, and your Date of Birth. Then click "View Status".

Documents Required:
At Application StageRequired Details And Certificates As Specified In The Application Form
Notarized Guarantee On A Stamp Paper Of ₹300/- (For Group Applications) Stating That The Energy Saving Furnace Will Be Used In The Group
Necessary Documents Regarding The Ownership Of The Land On Which The Furnace Is To Be Built
Permission/Leave Letter For Construction Permission From The Gram Panchayat/Municipality/Competent Authority
Documents From The Gram Panchayat/Municipality Or The Concerned Authority At The Place Where The Furnace Is To Be Built
At Verification StageOriginal Documents Of Copies Of Certificates Submitted By The Applicants (When Required By The Institute For Verification)
NOTE: Applications with incomplete details will not be entertained. All documents must be submitted as specified.