What do you get under Karkhandar scheme?
Paid training in traditional crafts: trainees get a ₹2,000 monthly stipend and the master craftsperson (Karkhandar) who trains them gets a ₹20,000 monthly honorarium plus ₹25,000 for logistics.
Amounts are from the Kishtwar district notice of May 2026, issued on the direction of the Director Handicrafts and Handloom, Jammu. Other districts invite applications separately; after training, an Industrial Cooperative Society is formed.
Karkhandar scheme: latest updates
- Kishtwar invited applications from 18 to 30 May 2026 for 5 handicraft and 2 handloom Karkhandar units. official source
Who is eligible for Karkhandar scheme?
- Residents of J&K with a domicile certificate; no minimum qualification needed.
- Karkhandars (instructors) are skilled artisans who run a unit with 5 to 10 trainees.
- Crafts covered include handloom weaving, straw craft, pottery, crewel, sozni and staple embroidery, papier mache, wood carving, stone carving, crochet, twig basket making and other languishing crafts.
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- Units are sanctioned district by district when the Handicrafts and Handloom office invites applications, so watch your district notices.
Documents needed for Karkhandar scheme
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How to apply for Karkhandar scheme
- When your district Handicrafts and Handloom office advertises Karkhandar units, collect the form from the office (or scan the QR code in the notice).
- Trainees fill Annexure-A. A Karkhandar fills Annexure-B with a notarised affidavit and submits it with the papers of 5 to 10 trainees.
- Attach domicile certificate, photo, artisan or weaver card (for the Karkhandar), Aadhaar, ration card, bank account copy and PAN, and submit before the last date.
How to check Karkhandar scheme status
- Ask the Assistant Director, Handicrafts and Handloom of your district.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Karkhandar scheme?
Residents of J&K with a domicile certificate; no minimum qualification needed. Karkhandars (instructors) are skilled artisans who run a unit with 5 to 10 trainees. Crafts covered include handloom weaving, straw craft, pottery, crewel, sozni and staple embroidery, papier mache, wood carving, stone carving, crochet, twig basket making and other languishing crafts.
How much do I get under Karkhandar scheme?
Paid training in traditional crafts: trainees get a ₹2,000 monthly stipend and the master craftsperson (Karkhandar) who trains them gets a ₹20,000 monthly honorarium plus ₹25,000 for logistics. Amounts are from the Kishtwar district notice of May 2026, issued on the direction of the Director Handicrafts and Handloom, Jammu. Other districts invite applications separately; after training, an Industrial Cooperative Society is formed.
What documents do I need for Karkhandar scheme?
Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Passport-size photo; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); PAN card; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Karkhandar scheme?
When your district Handicrafts and Handloom office advertises Karkhandar units, collect the form from the office (or scan the QR code in the notice). Trainees fill Annexure-A. A Karkhandar fills Annexure-B with a notarised affidavit and submits it with the papers of 5 to 10 trainees. Attach domicile certificate, photo, artisan or weaver card (for the Karkhandar), Aadhaar, ration card, bank account copy and PAN, and submit before the last date. Official site: https://kishtwar.nic.in/advertisement-of-notification-for-establishment-of-karkhandar-units/
How do I check Karkhandar scheme status?
Ask the Assistant Director, Handicrafts and Handloom of your district.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Karkhandar scheme?
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.
How much stipend do trainees get under the Karkhandar scheme?
₹2,000 a month per trainee. The Karkhandar (instructor) gets ₹20,000 a month and ₹25,000 for logistics.
Is any qualification needed for the Karkhandar scheme?
No minimum qualification is required. You need a J&K domicile certificate and must live in the district where the unit is set up.
Official sources
- Office of the Assistant Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kishtwar, Govt of J&K: notification for Karkhandar units (16 May 2026)
- District Kishtwar, Govt of J&K: advertisement of Karkhandar units
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.