One Family One Enterprise Scheme - Kerala
The One Family One Enterprise (OFOE) Scheme is implemented by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Kerala under the Government of Kerala. The scheme was launched as part of Kerala’s inclusive industrial development strategy and is operational during the current plan period. The main objective of the scheme is to ensure that at least one enterprise is created in every family, especially among unemployed youth and economically weaker households. The scheme provides financial assistance, training, and handholding support to help families start sustainable micro and small enterprises, thereby generating income and employment at the household level.
Key Features
- One Enterprise Support for One Family: The scheme ensures that only one eligible enterprise from a family is supported, so that benefits reach a larger number of households across Kerala.
- Financial Assistance for New Micro and Small Enterprises: Eligible beneficiaries receive financial support to meet initial setup costs such as machinery purchase, tools, or working capital required to start the enterprise.
- Focus on Unemployed Youth and Economically Weaker Families: Priority is given to families with unemployed members and limited income, helping them move towards self-employment and financial stability.
- Support for Manufacturing, Service, and Trading Activities: The scheme supports a wide range of business activities including small manufacturing units, service enterprises, and permissible trading activities.
- Training, Mentoring, and Handholding Support: Beneficiaries are provided entrepreneurship development training and continuous guidance to help them manage and sustain their enterprises effectively.
- Implemented through District and Local Industry Offices: The scheme is implemented and monitored through District Industries Centres and local industry offices to ensure close support and supervision.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply:
- Be a resident of Kerala
- Belong to a family without an existing enterprise
- Have an unemployed family member willing to run the enterprise
- Be willing to start a new micro or small enterprise
- Comply with guidelines issued by the Department of Industries and Commerce
Who cannot apply:
- Families already owning or operating an enterprise
- Applicants seeking support for expansion of existing units
- Large or medium-scale enterprises
Documents required
- Proof of Kerala residence
- Aadhaar/ID proof of applicant
- Family declaration (to ensure one enterprise per family)
- Enterprise registration details (Udyam, if available)
- Project report / business plan
- Bank account details of the applicant
Application Process for the scheme
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Option 2: Apply through Industries Department (Official Process)
- Visit the Kerala Industries Department OFOE scheme page.
- Review the scheme guidelines and eligibility conditions.
- Prepare a basic project report/business plan.
- Submit the application online or through the concerned District Industries Centre (DIC), as notified.
- Applications are scrutinised at the district level.
- Eligible applicants receive assistance as per approved norms.
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