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Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI)

Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Published 18 September 2026

In short

SFURTI supports traditional industry artisan clusters (khadi, coir, handicrafts) with common facility centres, raw material banks and skill upgradation, implemented through registered agencies that submit cluster project proposals to the MSME Ministry.

Key facts

Nodal ministry
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Level
Central
Launched
2005
Last date
Ongoing / No fixed deadline
Helpline
NA

What you get

Traditional industry artisans (khadi, coir, handicraft clusters) get support for common facility centres, raw material banks, skill development, and product design upgradation to make traditional industries more productive and competitive.

Who is eligible

Clusters of traditional industry artisans/producers, along with an Implementing Agency (NGO/institution) willing to execute the cluster development project, are eligible for SFURTI support.

Documents you need

Cluster artisan list, project report by the Implementing Agency, and registration/land documents for the common facility centre.

How to apply

Artisans should join or form a cluster with support from a registered Implementing Agency, which submits the SFURTI project proposal to the Ministry of MSME's Development Commissioner office.

Frequently asked questions

Who benefits from SFURTI?

Artisans and producers in traditional industry clusters such as khadi, coir and handicrafts.

How does an artisan join a SFURTI cluster?

By joining an existing cluster or being organised into one by a registered Implementing Agency executing the project.

What support does SFURTI provide?

Common facility centres, raw material banks, skill development and product design upgradation for cluster artisans.

Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.