NSTFDC Assistance for TRIFED-empanelled Tribal Artisans

What it is

Improve productive capacity and market participation of TRIFED-empanelled tribal artisans through asset and working-capital finance.

What you get

• NSTFDC artisan credit: up to INR 50,000 individual or INR 5 lakh group route, subject to TRIFED empanelment and SCA termsUp to ₹5,00,000

Who it is for

• applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe artisan or eligible group
• individual or group must satisfy the current TRIFED empanelment condition
• finance is for project-related assets and working capital
• individual and SHG/cooperative ceilings are separate and must not be combined
• current SCA, contribution, rate and repayment terms require confirmation

How to apply

1. 1
   Confirm TRIFED empanelment

   Check the current artisan/SHG/producer empanelment route and retain the submitted or approved record.

   Official step
2. 2
   Prepare asset and working-capital evidence

   Document the craft activity, quotations, working-capital need, group structure and contribution.

   Official step
3. 3
   Apply through the NSTFDC channel

   Submit through the relevant State Channelising Agency or approved partner and complete appraisal.

   Official step
4. 4
   Confirm separate individual/group terms

   Review the final ceiling, finance share, rate, repayment, security and monitoring obligations.

   Official step

Keep ready