Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI)
The Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) aims to organize traditional artisans and industries into structured clusters to enhance production, improve value addition, and strengthen market competitiveness. By modernizing traditional sectors and improving market linkages, the scheme provides sustainable employment opportunities and helps artisans increase their income through upgraded skills, better infrastructure, and improved access to raw materials and markets.
Benefits
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Regular clusters (≤500 artisans): GoI grant up to ₹2.5 crore (95% NER/hilly, 90% others).
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Major clusters (>500 artisans): GoI grant up to ₹5 crore.
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Funding: Soft interventions 100% GoI; hard interventions 90–95% GoI.
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Technical assistance fee: 40% on approval, 30% on functionalization, 30% on handover.
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Implementing agency cost: 50% on approval, 50% after two-thirds fund use.
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Grant release: 50% on approval; 50% after two-thirds utilization + UC.
Eligibility
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Coverage & Clusters: Supports Khadi, Village & Coir industries; min. 50 artisans per cluster; Regular (≤500) and Major (>500).
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Grants: Up to ₹2.5 cr for Regular clusters and ₹5 cr for Major clusters.
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Focus Groups: SC/ST, women, disadvantaged communities; priority to aspirational districts, endangered crafts, hilly & NE regions.
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Implementing Structure: NGOs, govt bodies, PRIs, collectives; mandatory SPV with 2/3 artisan governance; private equity capped at 50%.
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Funding Pattern: GoI grant covers 90–95%; balance by IA/SPV; land to be arranged by IA (min. 15-year lease).
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Support & Approvals: Technical Agency prepares DPR and guides training/marketing; approval via PSC → SSC.
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Timeline & Objectives: 12–18 months completion; aims to boost artisan income, competitiveness, market access, and green production.
Required Documentation
Certificate of registration of the organization
Endorsement from promoting organization, if applicable
Establishment date and summary of the registered organization
List of governing body or board of directors
Details of areas of activity
List of organizations with which formal MoUs or linkages exist
Annual audited statements and IT returns for the last three years
Details of recognitions and awards
Details of team or staff with cluster experience
Bank account details
Any other document, as required
How to Apply?
Eligible agencies or organizations may submit the proposal online. The applicant agency or organization needs to visit the SFURTI Portal and register or sign up by entering their correct details.
The applicant or organization then needs to log in using their ID on the SFURTI Portal and fill out the application form completely.
Upload all the relevant documents, verify the details, and submit the application form.
For more support, reach out to DITC, Udyog Bhavan, Near Azad Maidan, Panjim, Goa-403001.
Scheme
Details & Documents
| S.No. | Document Name | Document Type | Action |
| 1 | SFURTI (Scheme of fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries) Guidelines | PDF File | Download |