SUPPLEMENT

Department of Handicrafts, Textile & Coir

Notification

Read:- Notification No. 5/1/2025-HT&C/14 dated 27-01-2026.

The Government of Goa is pleased to introduce a new Scheme “Mukhyamantri Hastakala Adhunikaran

Yojana” and the same is published in the Official Gazette for information of general public.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Darshani S. Dessai, Under Secretary Handicrafts, Textile & Coir.

Porvorim.

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Mukhyamantri Hastakala Adhunikaran Yojana

1. Short title and commencement.— 1. The scheme shall be called “Mukhyamantri Hastakala

Adhunikaran Yojana.”

2. It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Objectives.— The Primary Objective of the ‘Mukhyamantri Hastakala Adhunikaran Yojana’ is to

significantly enhance the mechanization of Handicraft, Textile, and Coir production in Goa. This scheme

aims to bolster these traditional industries by offering subsidies for the acquisition of advanced machinery

and equipment. By doing so, it seeks to elevate productivity, improve product quality, and boost the

competitiveness of artisans and producers in the region. Given the rich cultural heritage and economic

significance of Handicrafts in Goa, this initiative not only preserves traditional crafts but also empowers

local artisans to thrive in a modern market.

3. Definitions.— In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:

• “Government” means the Government of Goa.

5/1/2025-HT&C

Date : 27-Jan-2026

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]

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• “Department” means the Department of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir.

• “Director” means Director of Department of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir.

• “Beneficiary” means any individual, NGO, Self Help group, registered society, or artisan cluster

involved in the production of handicrafts, textiles or coir.

• “Authorized dealer” means a agency empanelled on GeM Portal or empanelled with the

Department of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir.

4. Trades Covered.—

1. Tailoring and Embroidery

2. Handloom Weaving

3. Dyeing and Batik Printing

4. Wood Craft

5. Bamboo and Cane Craft

6. Pottery and Ceramic Craft

7. Paper Mache

8. Metal Crafts

9. Coir Craft

10. Coconut Crafts

11. Jute Crafts

12. Soft Toys

13. Imitation Jewellery

14. Candle/Wax Item Making

15. Any other trades related to Handicrafts with the approval of the Director.

5. Eligibility Criteria.— a. The Applicant must possess Artisan Certificate/ID card issued by the State

Government or Government of India or Artisan Card issued under PM Vishwakarma Scheme or the artisan

must have undergone training in Handicrafts/Textile/Coir trade from any Government/Government

recognized organization.

b. The Applicant shall be resident of Goa for last 15 years.

c. The Applicant shall have minimum educational qualification of 5th standard pass.

d. The Applicant shall be in the age group of 18 to 60 years.

e. The Applicant must not have availed of a similar subsidy for the same trade in the past three years.

f. The applicant must have the place for business activity.

6. Pattern of Assistance.— A. The Scheme will provide subsidy to the Artisans of trades as specified in

clause 4 of the scheme for the purchase of machinery/equipments essential for production.

B. The pattern of assistance shall be as follows:

a. Subsidy up to 75% of the cost of Machinery/equipment or maximum of Rs. 5,00,000/- whichever

is less for individual beneficiary and subsidy up to 90% or maximum of Rs. 5,00,000/- whichever is less

for the individual beneficiary belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category.

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b. Subsidy up to 75% of the cost of Machinery/equipment or maximum of Rs. 7,00,000/- whichever

is less for NGOs/Registered Societies/Artisan cluster/Self Help Group and subsidy up to 90% or

maximum of Rs. 7,00,000/- whichever is less for the NGO/Artisan cluster or Self Help Group/registered

society having 80% members of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category.

7. Documents required.— a. Application form in Annexure ‘A’.

b. Self attested Artisan Certificate/ID card issued by the State Government or Government of India

or Artisan Card issued under PM Vishwakarma Scheme or self attested copy of the trade certificate

issued by any Government/Government recognized organization.

c. Self attested copy of 15 years Residence Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar of the respective

Taluka.

d. Self attested copy of Aadhar Card .

e. Self attested copy of Caste Certificate issued by Competent Authority of Goa in case of SC/ST

beneficiary.

f. Self attested copy of Educational Qualification Certificate.

g. Budgetary quotation including GST from the Authorized Dealer for the purchase of

machinery/equipments.

h. Self attested copy of Lease agreement or House Tax Receipt, NOC of the owner of land/house if

Land/House belongs to other person.

8. Application procedure.— a. The applicant shall submit the application in Annexure ‘A’ along with

the documents mentioned at clause 7 of the scheme to the Department.

b. The application, after scrutiny shall be placed before the committee in accordance with clause 9 of

the scheme.

9. Committee for recommending the applicants.— The Committee comprising the following members

shall be constituted by the Director for the purpose of recommending the applicants.

1. Assistant Director — Chairman.

2. Accountant — Member.

3. Handicraft Inspector — Member Secretary.

4. One specialized person from the concerned trade from which the equipment/machinery is

proposed to be purchased — Member

10. Role of the Recommending Committee & procedure to release the subsidy.— a. The Committee

shall verify the application.

b. The Committee shall submit recommendation to the Director for the decision.

c. Director, on recommendation of the committee shall approve/reject the application and issue the

Sanction Order to the Authorized Dealer/Vendor.

11. Procedure for Release of subsidy.— a. After receiving the application, the committee as mentioned

in the clause 9 of the scheme shall verify the application and submit its report recommendation/rejection

before the Director for the final decision.

b. Based on the recommendation of the Committee, the Director shall approve/reject the applications &

issue the Sanction Order to the Authorized Dealer/Vendor.

c. Based on the Sanction Order, applicant shall purchase the machinery/equipment from the Authorized

Dealer by paying his share and submit the GST bill along with the photograph to the Department of

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Handicrafts, Textile and Coir within 15 days from the purchase of machinery/equipment to release the

subsidy to the Authorized Dealer.

12. Utilization and Monitoring.— The Department of Handicrafts, Textile & Coir shall inspect and

monitor the utilization of the Machinery/Equipment purchased under the Scheme.

13. Recovery of Subsidy.— In case of non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the Scheme, the

Subsidy granted shall be recovered as per the Land Revenue Code.

14. Power to Relax.— The Government with reason recorded in writing shall be empowered to relax

any or all clauses/conditions of the Scheme in genuine cases for the release of subsidy.

15. Evaluation of the Scheme.— The Scheme shall be evaluated after every three years.

16. Redressal of grievances and disputes.— Grievances if any, arising out of the implementation of this

scheme, shall be heard and decided by the Director of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir and the decision of the

Director of Handicrafts, Textile and Coir in this regard shall be final and binding on all concerned.

17. Power of the Government.— Government shall be empowered to modify any or all the clauses of

the scheme as and when considered necessary for the betterment of the scheme.

18. Validity of the Scheme.— The scheme Mukhyamantri Hastakala Adhunikaran Yojana shall remain

in force for a period of five years from the date of its publication unless extended or modified by the

Government.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance (Expenditure) Department vide their U. O. No. 1400108137

dated 16-11-2025.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Darshani S. Dessai, Under Secretary, Handicrafts, Textile & Coir.

Porvorim.

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