SFURTI — eligibility, benefit, norms, documents (Central)

§1Who it is for

Clusters of traditional artisans (handicraft, textile, agro-processing, bamboo, honey, coir, khadi, etc.) organised as SPVs

NGOs/FPOs/state agencies organising 300–1,000 artisans.

Single entrepreneurs.

Existing artisans from traditional industries.
Artisans formed into a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) by an Implementing Agency (State/Central Govt organisation or NGO).
Implementing Agency must provide land and 10% (5% in NER, J&K, hill areas) of hard intervention cost.

GoI support up to ₹2.5 crore for up to 500 artisans; ₹5 crore for more than 500.
Common production facility with latest machines; raw material support; soft interventions up to ₹25 lakh (skills, exposure visits, buyer-seller meets, e-commerce, design).

GoI funds up to 90% (95% in NER, J&K, hill areas) of hard intervention cost, the entire soft intervention cost, Technical Agency fee and Implementing Agency fee.

Not published

The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

Very high GoI share (90–95%) for shared machinery (MSME booklet).
Soft interventions (training, design, buyer meets) fully funded up to ₹25 lakh (MSME booklet).

Individual artisans cannot apply — needs an IA and SPV.
Low spend: ₹0.08 crore actual in 2024-25 (MSME AR table) — sign of slow sanctions.

Eligibility check, DPR and application file — ask us on WhatsApp.

Our interestHelp is our paid service. You can also apply for the scheme yourself.

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.