Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers - Kerala
The Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers is a Kerala Government-led welfare initiative under the Backward Classes Development Department. This scheme provides financial support to traditional pottery makers, primarily from Other Backward Classes (OBC), to help them sustain their craft, upgrade tools, and improve productivity. Its main aim is to revive and support heritage craft practices by reducing economic burden and encouraging continued participation in pottery. The programme has been running in the financial year 2025-26, with formal applications invited and extended in mid-2025.
Key Features
- Targeted Support for OBC Artisans: Designed specifically for traditional pottery makers belonging to the OBC category in Kerala, with priority for those actively engaged in craft work.
- Financial Grant for Tools & Production Costs: Assistance includes funding toward modern equipment, tools, and construction of work facilities to enhance productivity and product quality. The support is based on documented expense and subject to approval.
- Income and Age Conditions: Applicants must have an annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh and should not be older than 60 years at the time of application.
- Online Application via Government Portal: Applications are submitted through the official Kerala Backward Classes Welfare online portal (bwin.kerala.gov.in), making the process transparent and trackable.
- One-Time Grant: Beneficiaries who have already received assistance under this scheme in previous years are not eligible to re-apply.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply:
- Must be a traditional pottery maker actively engaged in pottery work
- Must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category
- Must be a permanent resident of Kerala
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh
- Applicant must not be above 60 years of age at the time of application
Who cannot apply:
- Applicants who have already received assistance under this scheme in earlier years
- Individuals not actively engaged in pottery work
Documents required
- Caste proof certificate (to establish OBC category)
- Aadhaar / ID proof copy
- Ration card (first page) copy
- Property/ownership document (as asked in the scheme instructions)
- Certificate from local self-government institution (Head/Secretary) stating the applicant is currently engaged in pottery manufacturing.
- Certificate stating no similar benefit received from the local body (Secretary-signed)
- Certificate stating no benefit received from Khadi Board (as required in instructions)
- Detailed project report (prepared on plain paper as per instructions)
- Photo evidence: applicant engaged in pottery work + before/after photos for construction/upgrade
- Income certificate details (income certificate number/security code as per e-district process mentioned)
Application Process for the scheme
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Option 2: Apply online via BWIN Kerala (Official)
- Go to BWIN Kerala portal and complete online registration.
- Select the scheme: Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers Grant Scheme.
- Fill the application carefully (especially mobile number and bank account in applicant’s name).
- Upload all required documents (see list below).
- Submit online - printouts do not need to be sent to the department.
- If selected, you may need to sign an agreement as per department process before instalment release.
- Complete the work/purchase, upload proofs (incl. after photos), and complete verification for final release.
Tip: Always check the Notifications page for the current deadline window (it changes by cycle).
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