What do you get under Manav Kalyan toolkit?
Free toolkits for small trades (such as tailoring, masonry, plumbing, beauty parlour, vegetable vending and many more) so poor families can earn on their own.
Trade list and income limits are from the scheme rules; check the e-Kutir portal for whether the 2026-27 window is open.
Who is eligible for Manav Kalyan toolkit?
- Aged 16 to 60.
- Annual family income up to ₹1,20,000 in rural areas and ₹1,50,000 in urban areas.
- Works in or wants to start one of the listed trades.
Also check:
- In rural areas the income limit is ₹1,20,000.
- Applications open only in notified windows on the e-Kutir portal.
Documents needed for Manav Kalyan toolkit
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Manav Kalyan toolkit
- Register on e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in when the Manav Kalyan window is open, choose the trade and fill the form.
- Upload Aadhaar, income certificate and photo; selected applicants get the toolkit at a district event.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Manav Kalyan toolkit?
Aged 16 to 60. Annual family income up to ₹1,20,000 in rural areas and ₹1,50,000 in urban areas. Works in or wants to start one of the listed trades.
How much do I get under Manav Kalyan toolkit?
Free toolkits for small trades (such as tailoring, masonry, plumbing, beauty parlour, vegetable vending and many more) so poor families can earn on their own. Trade list and income limits are from the scheme rules; check the e-Kutir portal for whether the 2026-27 window is open.
What documents do I need for Manav Kalyan toolkit?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Income certificate; Passport-size photo; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Manav Kalyan toolkit?
Register on e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in when the Manav Kalyan window is open, choose the trade and fill the form. Upload Aadhaar, income certificate and photo; selected applicants get the toolkit at a district event. Official site: https://e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Manav Kalyan toolkit?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
When can I apply for Manav Kalyan?
Only when the department opens the window on e-kutir.gujarat.gov.in. Check the portal or the district industries centre.
What is the income limit?
Family income up to ₹1,20,000 a year in rural areas and ₹1,50,000 in urban areas.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.