{"id":34643,"date":"2026-06-23T21:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/?p=34643"},"modified":"2026-06-23T21:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:10:12","slug":"sfurti-scheme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SFURTI Scheme 2026: How Cluster Development Is Rebuilding India&#8217;s Artisan Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>SFURTI Scheme 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#The_Number_That_Quietly_Tells_a_Big_Story\" >The Number That Quietly Tells a Big Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#The_Gap_Skilled_Hands_Broken_Supply_Chains\" >The Gap: Skilled Hands, Broken Supply Chains<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Related_Article_SFURTI_Scheme_How_to_Start_a_%E2%82%B91_Crore_Manufacturing_Business_with_Government_Grant_in_India\" >Related Article: SFURTI Scheme: How to Start a \u20b91 Crore Manufacturing Business with Government Grant in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Table_1_State-wise_SFURTI_Cluster_Coverage_Key_Sectors_Nodal_Agencies\" >Table 1: State-wise SFURTI Cluster Coverage, Key Sectors &amp; Nodal Agencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Why_Right_Now_Is_the_Best_Window_to_Apply\" >Why Right Now Is the Best Window to Apply<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Get_Detailed_Project_Report_DPR_Project_Reports_Profiles\" >Get Detailed Project Report (DPR): Project Reports &amp; Profiles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#How_to_Form_and_Register_a_SFURTI_Cluster_A_Step-by-Step_Guide\" >How to Form and Register a SFURTI Cluster: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#1_Identify_the_artisan_base_and_geography\" >1. Identify the artisan base and geography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#2_Register_the_Implementing_Agency_IA\" >2. Register the Implementing Agency (IA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#3_Engage_a_Technical_Agency_TA\" >3. Engage a Technical Agency (TA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#4_Submit_Concept_Note_to_Nodal_Agency_NA\" >4. Submit Concept Note to Nodal Agency (NA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#5_DPR_preparation_and_final_approval\" >5. DPR preparation and final approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#6_Infrastructure_and_machinery_setup\" >6. Infrastructure and machinery setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#7_Team_requirements\" >7. Team requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Table_2_Investment_Breakdown_by_Cluster_Size_Under_SFURTI\" >Table 2: Investment Breakdown by Cluster Size Under SFURTI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Financial_Snapshot_What_a_Cluster_Actually_Returns\" >Financial Snapshot: What a Cluster Actually Returns<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Get_Detailed_Insights_from_This_Book_Just_For_Starters_How_To_Become_A_Successful_Businessman\" >Get Detailed Insights from This Book: Just For Starters: How To Become A Successful Businessman?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Table_3_Government_Schemes_That_Complement_SFURTI_Cluster_Development\" >Table 3: Government Schemes That Complement SFURTI Cluster Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#ENTREPRENEUR_SPOTLIGHT\" >ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Explore_proven_business_ideas_with_high_success_potential\" >Explore proven business ideas with high success potential<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Technical_Expertise_for_Cluster_DPR_Preparation\" >Technical Expertise for Cluster DPR Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#The_Next_Step_Is_Simpler_Than_You_Think\" >The Next Step Is Simpler Than You Think<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Q1_What_is_the_minimum_number_of_artisans_required_to_form_a_SFURTI_cluster\" >Q1. What is the minimum number of artisans required to form a SFURTI cluster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Q2_How_much_government_funding_is_available_and_who_pays_the_balance\" >Q2. How much government funding is available, and who pays the balance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Q3_Which_types_of_industries_are_eligible_under_SFURTI\" >Q3. Which types of industries are eligible under SFURTI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Q4_Can_a_private_company_or_MSME_be_the_Implementing_Agency\" >Q4. Can a private company or MSME be the Implementing Agency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Q5_What_government_schemes_can_artisans_access_alongside_SFURTI\" >Q5. What government schemes can artisans\u2019 access alongside SFURTI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Q6_How_does_NPCS_help_with_SFURTI_cluster_applications\" >Q6. How does NPCS help with SFURTI cluster applications?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-2026\/#Key_Sources_Citations\" >Key Sources &amp; Citations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Number_That_Quietly_Tells_a_Big_Story\"><\/span><strong>The Number That Quietly Tells a Big Story<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over 3.03 lakh artisans. That\u2019s the number of traditional craft makers who still work in government-supported industry clusters, even though the vast majority of entrepreneurs have never heard of them. Data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/msme.gov.in\/scheme-fund-regeneration-traditional-industries\">Ministry of MSME<\/a> shows that these are artisans that are able to earn 15-18 per cent more than the pre-cluster days in Varanasi, Alappuzha, Manipur and Khurja respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme is called SFURTI \u2014 Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries. It has been in operation since 2005. It has been revised, expanded and reissued. Now in operation in 513 approved clusters in 18 states. However, the majority of MSMEs, NGOs, producer cooperatives and even the state governments have only just begun to tap into its potential.<\/p>\n<p>This is not an individuals&#8217; scheme. It is a scheme of cluster, clusters of artisans and small producers grouped by a common territory and trade. The government contributes funds, infrastructure, machinery and linkage into the market. The cluster has a group of people, land, and a craft. The reasoning is basic. When done properly, the execution is truly wealth-creating to all concerned.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a MSME entrepreneur, an NGO leader, a state government official or an industry association in search of a structured policy tool to lift up a traditional sector in your area, then SFURTI can be the most underutilised policy tool at your disposal at the moment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gap_Skilled_Hands_Broken_Supply_Chains\"><\/span><strong>The Gap: Skilled Hands, Broken Supply Chains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India has more than 70 lakh artisans engaged in traditional crafts and industries like handloom and handicrafts, coir, khadi, brass, leather, bamboo, pottery and many more. As per the estimates by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), the exports of Indian handicrafts alone have surpassed the value of \u20b933,000 crore in recent times.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is structural. Handicrafts are produced by individual craftsmen in isolation. They do not have access to bulk raw materials at reasonable prices, common finishing or packaging facilities, design support, digital sales channels and brand presence in the export markets. A Chanderi weaver in Madhya Pradesh can make a product of extraordinary quality but sell it for throwaway prices to a middleman as she does not have any packaging, certification nor any buyer connections which a formal MSME unit would have.<\/p>\n<p>This disconnect between skilled labour and market infrastructure is the area where SFURTI has sought to make a impact. The affected areas are no surprise: the carpet belt of Uttar Pradesh (eastern), the muslin belt of West Bengal, the dokra metal craft belt, the belt of blue pottery, the belt of leatherwork, coir, and bamboo crafts and the clusters of tribal crafts in the north-east and Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n<p>As per Lok Sabha reply available from the Ministry of MSME dated March 2026, the number of artisans benefitted by <a href=\"https:\/\/sfurti.msme.gov.in\/SFURTI\/Reports\/DPR.aspx\">SFURTI are around 3.03 lakh<\/a> in various segments such as handicrafts, handloom, agro-processing, coir and honey. Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation tells that artisans&#8217; income has increased by an average of \u20b93,500 to \u20b98,000 per month after forming a cluster. However, the number of artisans who could be enrolled is 10 times greater than that of the existing artisans. That&#8217;s the space, and that&#8217;s the opportunity.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Article_SFURTI_Scheme_How_to_Start_a_%E2%82%B91_Crore_Manufacturing_Business_with_Government_Grant_in_India\"><\/span>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/sfurti-scheme-business-india\/\">SFURTI Scheme: How to Start a \u20b91 Crore Manufacturing Business with Government Grant in India<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_1_State-wise_SFURTI_Cluster_Coverage_Key_Sectors_Nodal_Agencies\"><\/span><strong>Table 1: State-wise SFURTI Cluster Coverage, Key Sectors &amp; Nodal Agencies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>State \/ Region<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Sectors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cluster Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Artisans Covered (Est.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nodal Agency<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\n<td>Carpet, Chikankari, Brassware<\/td>\n<td>Heritage \/ Major<\/td>\n<td>45,000+<\/td>\n<td>KVIC \/ MSME-DI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>West Bengal<\/td>\n<td>Muslin, Handloom, Pottery<\/td>\n<td>Major \/ Regular<\/td>\n<td>32,000+<\/td>\n<td>KVIC \/ State DIC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rajasthan<\/td>\n<td>Handicrafts, Leatherwork, Block Print<\/td>\n<td>Heritage \/ Major<\/td>\n<td>28,000+<\/td>\n<td>NIESBUD \/ MSME-DI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tamil Nadu &amp; Kerala<\/td>\n<td>Coir, Handloom, Wood Craft<\/td>\n<td>Major \/ Mini<\/td>\n<td>25,000+<\/td>\n<td>Coir Board \/ KVIC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jharkhand &amp; Odisha<\/td>\n<td>Bamboo, Tribal Craft, Agro Processing<\/td>\n<td>Mini \/ Regular<\/td>\n<td>18,000+<\/td>\n<td>IIE Guwahati \/ State DIC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NE States (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland)<\/td>\n<td>Bamboo, Tea, Handloom<\/td>\n<td>Mini (50 artisan threshold)<\/td>\n<td>12,000+<\/td>\n<td>IIE Guwahati \/ KVIC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Source: Ministry of MSME, PIB Press Release (PRID 1700034), MSME Dashboard | msme.gov.in<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Right_Now_Is_the_Best_Window_to_Apply\"><\/span><strong>Why Right Now Is the Best Window to Apply<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the best time to submit a new SFURTI cluster proposal as three things are coming together.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Union Budget included<\/strong> a scheme to revive the 200 legacy industrial clusters with a strong emphasis on infrastructure and technology upgradation, which is to be expected to be budgeted in Budget 2026\u201327. It also launched the National Handloom and Handicraft Programme under Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj, which overlaps with the sectors that are eligible for SFURTI. The Scheme Steering Committee (SSC) expedites ideas grouped together and linked to these budgets.(SFURTI Scheme 2026)<\/p>\n<p><strong>PM Vishwakarma convergence<\/strong>: SFURTI&#8217;s focus is on 18 traditional crafts that are covered under the PM Vishwakarma scheme. SFURTI clusters can easily integrate artisans enrolled under PM Vishwakarma without requiring substantial re-documentation. This makes available ready-made artisan pools for cluster organizers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DPIIT-State Government Joint initiative of One District One Product (ODOP)<\/strong>: Clusters identified under SFURTI are now treated as priority investment zones under One District One Product (ODOP) initiative jointly being implemented by DPIIT and State governments. Districts get cluster approvals faster and more marketing assistance via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.india.gov.in\/\">India&#8217;s trade promotion system<\/a> when products are ODOP-tagged.<\/p>\n<p>Demand-wise, the export interest of Indian handicrafts and artisan products, especially from the U.S., the EU and the Gulf markets, have remained steady, with the global market looking for authentic, traceable and ethically produced goods. EPCH curated The India Handmade, which attracted repeat buyers at various leading trade fairs. Industry-wise, the cluster output has gained a direct-to-buyer channel at the domestic front with the emergence of a few curated e-commerce portals such as Craftsvilla, Amazon Karigar and the Government of India&#8217;s GeM portal in the past 10 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Detailed_Project_Report_DPR_Project_Reports_Profiles\"><\/span>Get Detailed Project Report (DPR): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project\">Project Reports &amp; Profiles<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34645\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34645\" src=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T212747.270.jpg\" alt=\"SFURTI Scheme 2026 helping artisans through cluster development, government funding, common facility centres and MSME support\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T212747.270.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T212747.270-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T212747.270-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T212747.270-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T212747.270-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T212747.270-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-23T212747.270-920x1380.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SFURTI Scheme 2026 supports traditional artisans, NGOs and MSMEs through cluster-based development, infrastructure funding, machinery support and market linkages.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Form_and_Register_a_SFURTI_Cluster_A_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span><strong>How to Form and Register a SFURTI Cluster: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SFURTI is not an individual grant money provider. It provides financial resources to Implementing Agencies (IAs), which include SPVs\/cooperatives, registered NGOs, industry associations or entities supported by the State bodies to mobilize artisans and to manage the cluster. From start to first disbursement, here&#8217;s how it operates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Identify_the_artisan_base_and_geography\"><\/span><strong>1. Identify the artisan base and geography<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The number of artisans in a mini cluster is at least 100 (fifty for hilly states and North-East). All must be geographically localized in one or two revenue subdivisions of a district or in contiguous districts. Before drafting the proposal, you must document their trade and their baseline of income, and the amount of production they are currently able to make.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Register_the_Implementing_Agency_IA\"><\/span><strong>2. Register the Implementing Agency (IA)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The IA must be a registered entity, such as an SPV under Companies Act, a Section 8 company or a cooperative or registered trust or society. There is a mandatory Udyam Registration. GST registration becomes applicable after the turnover limit is hit. In case the industry association or the existing MSME is the industry association, it may apply directly provided they have the governance structure in place.(SFURTI Scheme 2026)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Engage_a_Technical_Agency_TA\"><\/span><strong>3. Engage a Technical Agency (TA)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Technical Agency prepares the Detailed Project Report (DPR), which serves as the main report submitted to SSC for approval. The TA must be a nationally recognised organisation with demonstrated experience in cluster development. The most widely used ones are KVIC, NIMSME Hyderabad, NIESBUD Noida, IIE Guwahati, and private consultancies which are empanelled. The DPR must include artisan mapping, infrastructure design, CFC layout, equipment specifications, a raw material sourcing plan, and a 5-year financial viability plan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Submit_Concept_Note_to_Nodal_Agency_NA\"><\/span><strong>4. Submit Concept Note to Nodal Agency (NA)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nodal Agencies are KVIC, Coir Board, MSME-DIs (Development Institutes) and State DICs. The NA shall consider the concept note and refer it to SSC for in-principal approval. The process from the submission of the concept note to in-principal approval normally takes 3-5 months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_DPR_preparation_and_final_approval\"><\/span><strong>5. DPR preparation and final approval<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once in-principal approval, the full DPR is prepared by the TA. Normally it takes 2-4 months to get a final SSC approval. Within 60 days of final approval, first fund disbursement will be made. The overall period from concept note to construction of the first CFCs is 12 to 18 months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Infrastructure_and_machinery_setup\"><\/span><strong>6. Infrastructure and machinery setup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For mini cluster, a minimum area of 3000 to 5000 sq ft is required for the Common Facility Centre (CFC). The craft sector is dependent on machinery, such as defibring machines, spinning units, looms for coir cluster and finishing, packaging and display infrastructure for handicraft cluster. The IA utilises open tender to source its equipment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Team_requirements\"><\/span><strong>7. Team requirements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In order to be a functional cluster, it must have the following: 1 cluster manager (full-time), 1 accountant, 2-3 field mobilizers for the coordination of artisans and 1 marketing coordinator for buyer linkage. For CFCs equipped with machinery, they need 2-4 technical operators, who are from within the artisan community.(SFURTI Scheme 2026)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_2_Investment_Breakdown_by_Cluster_Size_Under_SFURTI\"><\/span><strong>Table 2: Investment Breakdown by Cluster Size Under SFURTI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost Head<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Mini Cluster (\u2264500 artisans)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Regular Cluster (\u2264500 artisans)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Major Cluster (&gt;500 artisans)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Heritage Cluster (1000\u20132500)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Government Grant (Max)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91.50 Crore<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92.50 Crore<\/td>\n<td>\u20b95.00 Crore<\/td>\n<td>\u20b98.00 Crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Common Facility Centre (CFC) Setup<\/td>\n<td>\u20b960\u201380 Lakh<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91.00\u20131.50 Crore<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92.00\u20133.00 Crore<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93.50\u20135.00 Crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Machinery &amp; Equipment<\/td>\n<td>\u20b930\u201350 Lakh<\/td>\n<td>\u20b960 Lakh\u20131 Crore<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91.20\u20132.00 Crore<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92.00\u20133.00 Crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raw Material Bank<\/td>\n<td>\u20b910\u201320 Lakh<\/td>\n<td>\u20b920\u201340 Lakh<\/td>\n<td>\u20b940\u201380 Lakh<\/td>\n<td>\u20b980 Lakh\u20131.20 Crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IA \/ SPV Own Contribution (Min)<\/td>\n<td>10% of project cost<\/td>\n<td>10% of project cost<\/td>\n<td>10% of project cost<\/td>\n<td>25% incl. land<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Training &amp; Capacity Building<\/td>\n<td>\u20b95\u201310 Lakh<\/td>\n<td>\u20b910\u201320 Lakh<\/td>\n<td>\u20b920\u201340 Lakh<\/td>\n<td>\u20b940\u201360 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Source: SFURTI Revised Guidelines, Ministry of MSME | msme.gov.in\/sfurti\u00a0 |\u00a0 UP MSME Portal: msme1connect.up.gov.in<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Snapshot_What_a_Cluster_Actually_Returns\"><\/span><strong>Financial Snapshot: What a Cluster Actually Returns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The overall economics of a SFURTI cluster has two aspects &#8211; the operational economics of the SFURTI cluster and the income effect on the individual artisans. Both matter.(SFURTI Scheme 2026)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capital expenditure:<\/strong> For mini cluster (upto 500 artisans), government grant for eligible items is up to \u20b91.50 crore on total project cost of \u20b91.50 crore. The IA contributes 10% of the project cost as skin-in-the-game. For a project costing \u20b91.50 crore, this contribution amounts to \u20b915 lakh. The total project for a big cluster (more than 500 artisans) may be up to Rs. 5 to 6 crores from which Government may advance Rs. 5 crores.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monthly operating cost:<\/strong> After set-up, the monthly operating cost of a mini cluster CFC is \u20b9 3.5\u20136 lakh, mainly staff salary (\u20b9 1.5\u20132 lakh), utilities (\u20b9 50,000\u201380,000), raw material storage and handling (\u20b9 80,000\u20131 lakh), and marketing\/logistics (\u20b9 60,000\u201380,000).(SFURTI Scheme 2026)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Revenue: <\/strong>The gross cluster output, at 60% capacity, of a cluster of 200 artisans producing \u20b95,000 worth of products per month each is \u20b910 lakh per month. This can go up to \u20b918\u201322 lakh per month, if the product mix is good and there is direct access of the buyer to these. The service charges for CFC (charging artisans for using the machine and raw material bank) bring in \u20b91.5\u20133 lakh\/month to the cluster SPV.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Detailed_Insights_from_This_Book_Just_For_Starters_How_To_Become_A_Successful_Businessman\"><\/span>Get Detailed Insights from This Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/just-for-starters-how-become-a-successful-businessman-3rd-revised-edition\/isbn-9789381039038\/zb,,1e,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">Just For Starters: How To Become A Successful Businessman?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Artisan income impact: <\/strong>Before implementing the cluster, most traditional artisans earn between \u20b94,000 and \u20b98,000 per month. As a result of post-cluster formation, the cost of raw material has dropped down in the input cost, and through a collective sale, the income has improved to \u20b98,000-15,000 per month, which is an improvement of 60\u201390%, as per data from the Ministry of MSME.(SFURTI Scheme 2026)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payback for the IA: <\/strong>The CFC effectively recovers capital through income from services and margins on bank operations involving raw materials, as the government funds the majority of capital investments. The majority of well-managed clusters can expect to see that the IA&#8217;s contribution (10%) return within 18-24 months after operations begin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_3_Government_Schemes_That_Complement_SFURTI_Cluster_Development\"><\/span><strong>Table 3: Government Schemes That Complement SFURTI Cluster Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scheme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Implementing Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Max Benefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>How it Complements SFURTI<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PMEGP<\/td>\n<td>KVIC \/ Banks<\/td>\n<td>35% subsidy (up to \u20b925 Lakh)<\/td>\n<td>Individual artisans within cluster can get working capital for their micro-units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CGTMSE<\/td>\n<td>SIDBI \/ Banks<\/td>\n<td>Collateral-free credit up to \u20b95 Crore<\/td>\n<td>Cluster member units can access credit without mortgage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PM Vishwakarma<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of MSME<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93 Lakh credit + \u20b915,000 toolkit<\/td>\n<td>18 traditional crafts\u2014direct overlap with SFURTI artisan categories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ODOP (One District One Product)<\/td>\n<td>DPIIT \/ State Govts<\/td>\n<td>Marketing &amp; branding support<\/td>\n<td>SFURTI clusters aligned to ODOP products receive enhanced priority in funding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GeM Portal Onboarding<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of Commerce<\/td>\n<td>Government procurement access<\/td>\n<td>Cluster SPVs and artisan groups sell directly to govt. buyers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>National Handloom &amp; Handicraft Programme (Budget 2026\u201327)<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of Textiles<\/td>\n<td>Integrated with Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj initiative<\/td>\n<td>SFURTI khadi and handloom clusters eligible for additional textile ministry support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Source: Ministry of MSME, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce | msme.gov.in | india.gov.in | gem.gov.in<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ENTREPRENEUR_SPOTLIGHT\"><\/span><strong>ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Rajamma Devi, the bamboo cluster, Tripura.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Rajamma Devi, a former self-help group leader from Agartala, is the self-help group leader of a 120-artisan bamboo craft cluster under SFURTI project in Tripura. The cluster set up drying, treatment and finishing units for Bamboo home d\u00e9cor products under an investment of \u20b985 lakh (Government contribution), and an additional investment of \u20b98.5 lakh from the cluster. The artisan&#8217;s income increased from \u20b95200 to \u20b911400 on an average within 2 years of the establishment. The cluster now sells to buyers in Germany and Japan via a tie up with EPCH. Her message: &#8220;Write the DPR with a market buyer in mind; the SSC responds to demand-pull, not supply.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_proven_business_ideas_with_high_success_potential\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\">Explore proven business ideas with high success potential<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Expertise_for_Cluster_DPR_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Technical Expertise for Cluster DPR Preparation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common mistake made by applicants is drawing up a believable SFURTI DPR. The document needs to include details on artisan surveys, plant layout designs, equipment specifications, financial projections and a cluster sustainability roadmap \u2014 all to SSC-grade standards. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\">Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS)<\/a>, New Delhi is a team of 45+ years\u2019 experience in preparing Detailed Project Reports and techno-economic feasibility studies for manufacturing &amp; traditional industry projects in India. The components that a SFURTI DPR requires are provided by NPCS in the form of an end-to-end consultancy, ranging from plant layout, machinery selection, raw material sourcing strategies, and financial modelling. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\">niir.org<\/a>, one can explore the services offered by NPCS and access sector-specific guides and scheme explainers at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\">entrepreneurindia.co<\/a>.(SFURTI Scheme 2026)<\/p>\n<p><iframe  id=\"_ytid_21143\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nMH3_0a1dNU?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Next_Step_Is_Simpler_Than_You_Think\"><\/span><strong>The Next Step Is Simpler Than You Think<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most, if not all, cluster formation initiatives, it is not money that is the issue, but paperwork. The SSC has approved 513 clusters \u2014 it can approve hundreds more. The artisan base is present. Government Grant is available. In most instances, the real missing piece is an Implementing Agency that will do the hard yards of mobilising people, documenting trades and commission a credible DPR.(SFURTI Scheme 2026)<\/p>\n<p>As a leader of an industry association, head of an NGO in a craft producing district, or a state government MSME association, this is a clear, meaningful opportunity. Begin by identifying 100 artisans in two revenue subdivisions of a district with the same craft. Then approach the nearest KVIC district office \/ MSME Development Institute with the concept note. The government&#8217;s money has already been spent. The question is which cluster claims it?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_minimum_number_of_artisans_required_to_form_a_SFURTI_cluster\"><\/span><strong>Q1. What is the minimum number of artisans required to form a SFURTI cluster?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Applicants in plains states must have at least 100 artisans in a geographically concentrated area. For hilly states, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, and North-Eastern states, the government reduces the threshold to 50 artisans. All artisans must engage in the same or a related traditional trade within one or two revenue subdivisions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_much_government_funding_is_available_and_who_pays_the_balance\"><\/span><strong>Q2. How much government funding is available, and who pays the balance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The government provides grants of \u20b91.50 crore (mini cluster), \u20b92.50 crore (regular cluster), \u20b95 crore (major cluster), and up to \u20b98 crore (heritage cluster). The Implementing Agency must contribute a minimum of 10% of the project cost from its own funds; in the case of heritage clusters, the IA contributes 25% including land cost. Refer to the full guidelines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Which_types_of_industries_are_eligible_under_SFURTI\"><\/span><strong>Q3. Which types of industries are eligible under SFURTI?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Traditional industries including khadi, village industries, coir, handloom, handicrafts, leather, bamboo, pottery, agro-processing, wood craft, carpet weaving, and honey processing qualify. The scheme also prioritises eco-friendly crafts and endangered art forms in tribal and aspirational districts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Can_a_private_company_or_MSME_be_the_Implementing_Agency\"><\/span><strong>Q4. Can a private company or MSME be the Implementing Agency?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Private firms or existing MSMEs registered as SPV, section 8 companies, societies, and co-operatives can also be Implementing agencies. The same needs to have effective governance structure and process in place and an Udyam registration with a clear capability to implement the cluster activity for the artisans. Only private for-profit firms without the association of existing and reputed NGO or industry association will be subject to high scrutiny.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_government_schemes_can_artisans_access_alongside_SFURTI\"><\/span><strong>Q5. What government schemes can artisans\u2019 access alongside SFURTI?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Artisans working under SFURTI clusters can avail benefits of (PM Vishwakarma \u2013 credit &amp; toolkit support for 18 traditional trades; PMEGP \u2013 35% subsidy for micro manufacturing unit; CGTMSE \u2013 credit up to \u20b95 crore free of cost from banks; &amp; GeM Portal \u2013 to procure government business of products) &amp; of ODOP scheme \u2013 marketing support for clusters making district-major products.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_How_does_NPCS_help_with_SFURTI_cluster_applications\"><\/span><strong>Q6. How does NPCS help with SFURTI cluster applications?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) assists IAs and NGOs with end-to-end DPR preparation covering artisan mapping, CFC layout design, machinery specifications, raw material sourcing strategy, and 5-year financial projections \u2014 the exact components the SSC evaluates. NPCS also provides techno-economic feasibility studies for specific craft sectors. Details are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\">niir.org<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\">entrepreneurindia.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Sources_Citations\"><\/span><strong>Key Sources &amp; Citations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/msme.gov.in\/scheme-fund-regeneration-traditional-industries\"> Ministry of MSME \u2014 SFURTI Scheme Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfurti.msme.gov.in\/SFURTI\/Reports\/DPR.aspx\"> SFURTI Approved Clusters Dashboard \u2014 MSME<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700034\"> PIB Press Release \u2014 50 SFURTI Clusters Inaugurated (PRID 1700034)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msme.gov.in\/\"> MSME Revised SFURTI Guidelines (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epch.in\/\"> EPCH \u2014 Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.india.gov.in\/\"> ODOP (One District One Product) \u2014 India.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SFURTI Scheme 2026 The Number That Quietly Tells a Big Story Over 3.03 lakh artisans. 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